Adjunct Instructor: Italian

University of North Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Texas is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for Italian to teach undergraduate courses starting Fall 2026 through Summer 2027. Candidates are required to hold a M.A. with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Italian.

Responsibilities include teaching beginning and intermediate Italian courses, collaborating with the Italian section coordinator, and maintaining office hours for each course. We welcome candidates who value diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• A qualified M.A. with minimum 18 graduate credit hours related to Italian.
• Preferred teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach beginning and intermediate Italian courses.
• Hold one hour of office hours per week for each course taught.

Skills

Teaching experience

Italian language proficiency

Graduate coursework in Italian

Education

M.A. with minimum 18 graduate credit hours in Italian

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor: Italian

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci

Department: UNT-World Lang, Lit, & Cultures-122800

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

FTE: Varies based on assignment

Retirement Eligibility: Eligibility based on semesterly assignment, for more information visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We transform lives and create economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where we care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are better together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate courageous integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We encourage curiosity about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and learning from failure. Show your fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

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Department Summary

The Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures offers majors and minors in French, German, Japanese, and Spanish. Language courses at the undergraduate level in Arabic, Italian, and Latin are also available.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Instructor pool and welcomes applicants at any time. This posting is for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 semesters. The specific courses involved may vary from semester to semester and openings to teach these courses develop on a periodic basis, depending on department teaching needs.

Adjunct faculty teach beginning and intermediate Italian courses. Faculty in this position work closely with the Italian section coordinator to ensure they are teaching in alignment with department expectations. Adjunct faculty are required to hold one hour of office hours per week for each course taught.

The anticipated need is to teach undergraduate courses for beginning and intermediate Italian.

Minimum Qualifications

M.A. with preferably a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours directly related to assigned course(s) in Italian.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience is preferred.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

None specified.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.