Adjunct Faculty: Russian

The Division of Humanities and Learning Communities is looking to hire Adjunct Faculty to teach for the Global Languages Department.

• Teach in-person Russian courses.
• Teaching various levels and sections of RUS-101 (Elementary Russian I) and RUS-102 (Elementary Russian II).
• Courses are offered fully in-person on campus (Charlestown and/or Chelsea campuses).

RUS-101 Elementary Russian I

• This course will introduce students to the Russian language and culture. The course focuses on useful vocabulary and basic concepts of grammar essential for leading simple conversations in everyday situations. The course offers a unique insight into the life of Russian people. Students will master the Cyrillic alphabet and major pronunciation rules necessary for reading in Russian. No prior knowledge of Russian is required.

RUS-102 Elementary Russian II

• Russian 102 is the second part of an elementary sequence and the continuation of 101 with emphasis on speaking and reading skills. In this class the students will continue to learn about the history, and culture of the country. This course meets the General Education requirement for Creative Work.
• Courses are offered fully in-person on campus (Charlestown and/or Chelsea campuses).

Requirements:

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Russian or a related field.
• Experience teaching various levels and sections of RUS-101 (Elementary Russian I) and RUS-102 (Elementary Russian II).
• Evidence of engagement in culturally responsive pedagogies.
• Experience with high-impact teaching and learning practices (examples: undergraduate research, community engagement, critical pedagogies, learning communities).
• Proven ability to work with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
• Ability to teach courses on campus in an in-person setting at BHCC's Charlestown or Chelsea campuses.

Preferred Requirements:

• Community college teaching experience preferred.

Additional Information:

Salary: $1512.00 per credit

Closing Date: December 1, 2026

• Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above area encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
• Please note that as a condition of employment, the final candidate will undergo Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background screenings in accordance with state regulations. The results of these screening may impact the hiring decision.

Application Instructions:
To be considered for this position please upload the following documents to your account:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Please be sure to address the Required Qualifications in your documents.