Italian Language & Culture Teaching Professor

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 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