Assistant Teaching Professor of Italian (non-tenure)

Tufts University, Department of Romance Studies; Medford (MA); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Tufts University’s Department of Romance Studies invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor of Italian for the 2027-2028 academic year. The appointment begins Sept 1, 2027, with potential renewal.

The successful candidate will teach Italian language and culture to undergraduates, contribute to curricular development, advise students, and participate in recruitment and programming. Requirements include an MA in Italian or related field (PhD/ABD preferred), native or

Qualifikationen

• MA in Italian or related field required; PhD/ABD preferred.
• Native or near-native fluency in Italian and English.
• Proven excellence in teaching Italian language and culture in the U.S.
• Experience teaching elementary to advanced levels and developing curricula.
• Strong instructional technology skills and learning activity design.

Aufgaben

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

Kenntnisse

Teaching excellence

Curriculum development

Student mentoring

Inclusion & equity

Communication skills

Ausbildung

MA in Italian or related field

PhD or ABD preferred

Tools

Canvas LMS

Zoom

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Questions about the position may be directed to Bridget Erickson at [e-mail].

All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check.

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