Lecturer/Assistant Instructional Professor

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Florida (www.languages.ufl.edu), College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for the position of Lecturer/Assistant Instructional Professor in Russian Language and Culture, to begin August 15, 2026. This is a full-time, renewable, nine-month, non-tenure accruing position.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to a robust program in Foreign Languages and Literatures by performing the following duties: 1) teach three (3) undergraduate language classes per semester at the beginning and intermediate levels (other language levels if necessary); 2) contribute to the development and growth of the Russian Studies program, including through language-related extracurricular activities, study abroad, and potential online course development; and 3) provide service to the Russian Studies program, the department, and the university.

Salary is competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience, and includes a full benefits package.

Employment Benefits include:

Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.

Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.

Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, maternity/paternity leave, and leave payouts.

M.A. degree in Russian, Russian Language Pedagogy, Russian Linguistics, or related field. Native or near-native proficiency in Russian and English with experience teaching Russian language at the college/university level.

PhD degree in Russian language and culture or related field.  US college/university-level teaching experience.

For full consideration, applications must be submitted online at jobs.@ufl.edu, search job 537363.

A complete application includes (1) a letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) a statement on teaching and research goals, (4) sample set of student teaching evaluations, (5) the names and email addresses of 3 potential referees who can comment on the quality of the applicant’s teaching. After initial review and if chosen to receive further consideration, an email will be sent to your references, asking them to upload their confidential letter to the submission packet.

To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 30, 2025, but the search will remain open until the position is filled. Applications received after November 30, 2025, may be considered at the discretion of the committee. Questions may be directed to Dr. Ingrid Kleespies at iakl@ufl.edu.

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. If accommodation due to disability is needed in order to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).