Tenure-Track Italianist: Renaissance Italy & Undergrad Teaching

University of Kentucky; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY invites applications for a full-time, tenure-eligible Assistant Professor of Italian in the Special Title Series (STS) with a focus on Early Modern/Renaissance Italy. The position emphasizes undergraduate teaching, curricular development, and student engagement.

The successful candidate is expected to teach three courses per semester across Italian language and literature,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Italian Studies or a closely related field by July 2027.
• Experience with undergraduate teaching is expected (pedagogy a plus).
• Ability to contribute to study-abroad and experiential-learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Teach a typical load of three courses per semester across language, literature, and culture.
• Contribute to curriculum development and student mentoring.
• Engage in research with ~20% effort and participate in departmental service.

Job description

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY invites applications for a full-time, tenure-eligible Assistant Professor of Italian in the Special Title Series (STS) with a focus on Early Modern/Renaissance Italy. The position emphasizes undergraduate teaching, curricular development, and student engagement.

The successful candidate is expected to teach three courses per semester across Italian language and literature,