Assistant Teaching Professor in Italian (non-tenure track)

Tufts University; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts University in Medford, MA invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor of Italian to begin 2027-2028. The appointment includes teaching six courses annually and contributing to curricular development, advising, and programming to expand Italian studies.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching, native fluency in Italian and English, and a strong commitment to inclusive pedagogy, with opportunities to collaborate on language

Qualifications

• MA in Italian or closely related field required; PhD or ABD preferred.
• Native or near-native fluency in Italian and English.
• Proven ability to teach undergraduate Italian language and culture in the US.
• Experience teaching elementary and intermediate Italian; advanced courses preferred.
• Experience developing instructional materials and curricula.
• Strong knowledge of instructional technology for language learning.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching and student success.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate on curricular development and advising.

Responsibilities

• Teach six courses annually in Italian language and culture.
• Contribute to curricular development and assessment.
• Advise undergraduate students.
• Participate in recruitment, retention, and engagement initiatives.
• Contribute to cultural programming and co-curricular activities.
• Serve on university and departmental committees.

Skills

Native Italian fluency

English fluency

Teaching Italian

Curriculum development

Instructional tech

Inclusive teaching

Organizational skills

Education

MA in Italian or related field

PhD or ABD preferred

Job description

Tufts University: School of Arts & Sciences: Romance Studies

Location

Medford, MA

Open Date

Aug 24, 2026

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$81,844 per year (min salary per the CBA)

Description

The Department of Romance Studies at Tufts University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor of Italian for the 2027-2028 academic year. The appointment will begin September 1, 2027, with the possibility of renewal.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching, a strong commitment to student learning and mentoring, and a clear interest in building and expanding Italian Studies at Tufts University through curricular development, advising, and programming.

Responsibilities

• Teach six courses annually in Italian language and culture. Language instruction courses will be at the elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels.
• Additional teaching assignments may include courses on cultural and literary studies taught in Italian or in English.
• Contribute to curricular development and assessment activities.
• Serve as academic advisor to undergraduate students.
• Participate in initiatives that support student recruitment, retention, and engagement.
• Contribute to cultural programming, outreach efforts, and other co-curricular activities that promote the study of Italian language and culture.
• Serve on university and departmental committees.

Qualifications

• M.A. in Italian or a closely related field required; Ph.D. (or A.B.D. status) preferred.
• Native or near-native fluency in Italian and English.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching college-level Italian language and culture courses in the United States.
• Experience teaching Italian language courses at the elementary and intermediate levels; experience teaching advanced Italian courses preferred.
• Experience developing instructional materials, assessments, and learning activities for language courses. Experience developing and/or implementing project-based and/or task-based curricula is preferred.
• Command of instructional technology and digital tools for language learning.
• Evidence of creative pedagogical practice reflecting knowledge of current methodologies in second language acquisition.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching practices and student success.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to foster supportive, collaborative, and inclusive relationships with colleagues and students.

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