Visiting Associate Professor - Fall

Position: Visiting Associate Professor - Fall 2026
University of Rochester:
Office of the Provost:
Academic Center:
School of Arts & Sciences:
Polish & Central European Studies

** Salary Range or Pay Grade*
* $20,000

** Description*
* Pursuant to an Agreement between the Jagiellonian University of Rochester. The Director of the Skalny Center for Polish and Central European Studies is pleased to announce a one‑semester teaching fellowship at the University of Rochester, which is available for Fall 2026.  Applications will be considered in all fields of the humanities and social sciences.

The recipient of the grant will teach one course (4 credits) in the Skalny Center for Polish and Central European Studies, which will be listed with one of the departments in the social sciences or the humanities, and will be expected to give a public lecture to the University community and the local Polish-American community.

** Qualifications*
* The Skalny Center for Polish Studies is requesting applications from Jagiellonian University faculty who hold a Ph.D. degree for semester-long teaching visits. Candidates must have excellent English skills.  Prior experience teaching in the United States is beneficial but not required.

** Application Instructions*
* Your application should include:

+ A letter outlining academic interests and reasons for applying. Please indicate whether you are available for Spring 2026, Fall 2026, or either semester. There are usually fewer candidates for the spring semester.

+ Curriculum vitae with list of publications.

+ Two or three proposed course titles and short descriptions followed by lecture or discussion topics for 14 weeks of classes.

+ Two or three titles for a proposed public lecture.

+ Two letters of recommendation from colleagues in the same academic field from Poland or abroad.  The letters may be in English, Polish, German or Russian.

+ Nomination letter issued by the exchange coordinator in the International Relations Office of Jagiellonian University.

** Equal Employment Opportunity Statement*
* EOE, including disability/protected veterans

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