<p>The Russian program in the Department of World Languages and Literatures at Portland State University serves undergraduate students at all levels, both lower division (1st & 2nd year) and upper division (3rd & 4th year). We invite applicants to teach third-year Russian language courses during Summer 2026. Students typically enter 3rd Year Russian with a minimum of ACTFL Intermediate Low proficiency in all skills, and the course target proficiency is Intermediate Mid-High.</p> <p>Duties and Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Teach third-year Russian (Rus 301-302-303), over a nine-week summer session, with 2.5 hours of direct instruction per day from Monday through Friday. </li><li>Work from an established curriculum and textbook for third-year Russian. </li></ul> <p>Prepare daily lesson plans independently, using sound pedagogy to teach language, grammar, and culture.</p> <ul> <li>Teach and conduct class in the target language. </li><li>Create contexts and activities for communicating in Russian within the classroom. </li><li>Correct and grade homework assignments, quizzes, written and oral exams in a timely fashion, and provide feedback to students on their work and progress. </li><li>Post and keep office hours to be available to students outside of class. Teaching faculty members are required to schedule a minimum of 4 hours of office hours per week during the term(s) that they teach, and be available to their students by appointment. </li></ul> <p>Maintain a Canvas course site for the class.</p> <ul> <li>Consult with the course supervisor to address and resolve individual student difficulties or administrative problems. </li><li>Be available for staff meetings immediately before and during the term, as necessary. </li></ul>