Teaching associate professorship in Russian Language

The School of Culture and Society, Department of Global studies invites applications for a teachingassociate 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 [email protected]

For further information about the application procedure, please contact HR supporter Gerd Cecilie Bech Thomsen ([email protected])

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.

About the department:
Global Studies is one of the most diverse departments of Aarhus University, home to students and staff alike, united in their interest in studying and researching a variety of cultures and societies across the world. We take pride in our diversity and strive for connecting local knowledge and world-views to global perspectives and the relationships between them.

The School of Culture and Society
At the School of Culture and Society, the object of research and teaching is the interplay between culture and society in time and space:

- From the traditional disciplines of the humanities and theology to applied social research
- From Antiquity to the issues facing contemporary societies
- From local questions to global challenges

The school’s ambition is to produce compelling research with an international resonance and to offer teaching and talent development of the highest quality. The school has a broad cooperative interface with society as a whole, both in Denmark and abroad, and contributes to social innovation, research communication and further and continuing education.

For further information about the school, please see School of Culture and Society - Aarhus University (au.dk).

International applicants

International applicants are encouraged to check Family and work-life balance in Denmark (au.dk) and Attractive working conditions (au.dk) for further information about the benefits of working at Aarhus University and in Denmark, including healthcare, paid holidays and, if relevant, maternity/paternity leave, childcare and schooling. Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including a Relocation and onboarding services for international AU staff and career counselling for expat partners. For information about taxation, see Taxation aspects of international researchers’ employment by AU.

Formalities

• Faculty of Arts refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities (the Appointment Order).
• Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations .
• Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.
• Further information on the application and supplementary materials may be found in Applicant Guidelines.
• The application must outline the applicant's motivation for applying for the position, attaching a curriculum vitae, copies of relevant degree certificates, and (if relevant for the position) a teaching portfolio. Please upload this material electronically along with your application.

In the absence of any statement to the contrary, applications must be submitted in English. Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts is one of five main academic areas at Aarhus University.
The faculty contributes to Aarhus University's research, talent development, knowledge exchange and degree programmes.

With its 700 academic staff members, 200 PhD students, 9,000 BA and MA students, and 1,500 students following continuing/further education programmes, the faculty constitutes a strong and diverse research and teaching environment.

The Faculty of Arts consists of the School of Communication and Culture, the School of Culture and Society and the Danish School of Education. Each of these units has strong academic environments and forms the basis for interdisciplinary research and education.

The faculty's academic environments and degree programmes engage in international collaboration and share the common goal of contributing to the development of knowledge, welfare and culture in interaction withsociety.

Read more at arts.au.dk/en

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.

Aarhus University
Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/

Department: Rusland- og Balkanstudier, fag/Russian and Balkan Studies, subject

Deadline: 07 March 2025

Location: Aarhus C Jens Chr. Skous Vej 7