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Lecturer/Instructor in Polish and Ukrainian Language and Culture
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign invites applications for an Instructor/Lecturer position with a target start date of August 16, 2026. This is a 9-month, full-time, non-tenure track position, with an initial one-year appointment. Renewal may be possible based on continued funding, enrollments, and strong performance reviews. The budgeted salary for this position is $60,000, commensurate with similar positions at Illinois. The successful applicant will teach introductory and intermediate Polish and Ukrainian language courses and an introductory culture course in Polish or Ukrainian culture, according to departmental needs. Teaching assignment: 3/3 course load.
Required Qualifications:
- Candidates with a PhD in hand in Slavic, Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, or a related field will be considered as a Lecturer. Candidates who are ABD or hold a Master’s degree in Slavic, Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, or a related field will be considered as an Instructor.
- Superior proficiency in either Polish or Ukrainian with at least advanced proficiency in the other
- Experience with instructional technology in language teaching
- Evidence of language teaching effectiveness
- Training in language pedagogy and familiarity with proficiency standards and testing
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated commitment to a proficiency-based communicative curriculum
- Experience teaching in North American higher education
- Preference will be given to candidates with PhD or who are ABD
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Please create your candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu. Applications must be received by 6:00pm (CST) on April 1, 2026.
Required Documents to be submitted for full consideration
(i) cover letter;
(ii) curriculum vitae;
(iii) a writing sample;
(iv) a teaching statement summarizing teaching philosophy and accomplishments;
(v) a teaching portfolio that can include peer evaluations, student evaluations, sample materials, and evidence of teaching contributions;
(vi) contact information for three professional references, as letters of recommendation may be requested electronically from referees at a later date.
We ask that all documents be uploaded as a single .pdf file as an upload in the “Resume/CV” section. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered.
This position is eligible for sponsorship for work authorization, except for sponsorship of a new H1B petition that would incur the $100,000 fee. This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy.
Questions about the position may be directed to Search Chair Laura Davies Brenier, ldaviesb@illinois.edu.
For inquiries about application materials, email: lascollegehiring@illinois.edu.
For questions regarding the application portal, please contact 217-333-2137 or jobs@illinois.edu.
The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.
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Faculty Recruitment
Champaign-Urbana
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1035481
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
Salary : $60,000 - $100,000