Summer Session Instructor (Russian and Slavic Studies)
Posting Number: req25526
Department: Russian and Slavic Studies
Location: Tucson Campus
Address: 1512 E. First St., Tucson, AZ 85719 USA
Position Highlights
The Department of Russian & Slavic Studies is seeking a short-term summer session teaching position from 6/8/26- 7/9/26 for RSSS 150B1. The Summer Session Instructor position is part-time, non-tenure eligible, non-benefits eligible and will provide instruction in the subject area of Russian & Slavic culture.
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Duties & Responsibilities
- Teach RSSS 150 B1 (East European Cinema).
- Hold office hours.
- Plan class lectures and assignments.
- Grade papers and exams.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Russian & Slavic Studies or related field of study.
- Experience teaching college-level courses.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated excellence of college (online or face-to-face) teaching experience in Russian & Slavic Studies.
- Digital Learning Platform experience (Vista, Cengage, Pearson, etc.).
- Learning Management System experience (Bright Space/D2L, Canvas, Blackboard, etc.).
- Completion of a Quality Matters workshop (online program).
- History of professional development activities for online teaching and/or course design.
Rank: Instructor
Tenure Information
Non-Career-Track (NTE)
FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: approximately 10
Job FTE: .25
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Faculty
Benefits Eligible: No Benefits
Rate of Pay: Contingent on enrollment
Compensation Type: Contingent on Student Enrollment
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Expected End Date: 7/9/2026
Contact Information for Candidates
Susan McGee
susanmcgee@arizona.edu
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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