Teaching Associate Professorship in Russian Language

The School of Culture and Society, Department of Global studies invites applications for a teaching associate professorship in Russian Language The position is affiliated with the Department of Global studies programme, and involves teaching Russian language courses to undergraduates and postgraduates from beginner to upper intermediate level.

The teaching associate professorship is a two year fixed term position with the possibility of extension dedicated to full-time teaching, including professional development. The appointment begins on 1st of August 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Place of work: Department of Global Studies, Aarhus University. The successful applicant is expected to be present at the department on a daily basis.

The university wants its staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their personal background.

The position

We are seeking an innovative and dedicated candidate who can teach Russian as a foreign language at university level, from beginners to upper-intermediate competencies. The position entails a full load of language teaching and does not include research responsibilities. However, twenty percent of the position is devoted to professional development which is envisaged in part as contributing to curriculum development and implementing innovative teaching and learning strategies.

Aarhus University offers a university level pedagogical training programme in relation to the position

For more information on the position, please contact Annette Skovsted Hansen ostash@cas.au.dk 

For further information about the application procedure, please contact HR supporter Gerd Cecilie Bech Thomsen (gebeth@au.dk)

Qualifications

Applicants are expected to document:

Degree:

• MA or PhD-equivalent degree in Russian as a foreign language, preferably with a focus on language acquisition, linguistics, or equivalent discipline.

Language competences:

• Native or near to native in Russian language, in reading, writing and speaking.
• Fluency in English
• Knowledge of a Scandinavian language and/or language proficiency in Ukrainian or another Slavic language is an advantage, but not a requirement.

Teaching experience:

• Relevant experience of teaching Russian language skills at all levels, preferably in an international  university context.
• Experience of student supervision
• Strong oral and written communicative skills
• Experience in teaching in English or in a Scandinavian language

Curriculum and research development:

• Curriculum development experience and language pedagogy competence (BA level; beginners to upper-intermediate levels)
• An interest and experience in developing technology-based language acquisition
• An interest in developing the knowledge area of Russian and Ukrainian area studies within the joint framework of the BA programs at Global studies [https://cas.au.dk/en/about-the-school/departments/global-studies]
• International research experience and willingness to contribute to research publications in any relevant area

The applicant must submit a teaching portfolio including a list of courses taught, representative or sample course outlines, and representative student evaluations.

The application must be completed in English.

The position is open to applicants of any citizenship. If the successful applicant is not fluent in Danish, he or she will be expected to learn Danish within a period of approximately two years of appointment, and appropriate support will be given for this purpose.

References or recommendations should not be included with the application. Applicants who are selected for a job interview may be asked to supply professional references.

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