Adjunct Faculty of Italian

Assumption University•Worcester, MA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Cultures at Assumption University is seeking to hire one part-time adjunct instructor for the Fall 2026 semester to teach two or three sections of ITA 101 Italian I. Additionally, the department anticipates the need for an instructor for two Italian language courses in Spring 2027. Classes are capped at 18 students, with consideration to over admit up to 2 students. Adjuncts are welcomed as important contributors to the department and students, and are provided with office space, email, voicemail, support for online teaching, and other resources needed for quality teaching. Successful candidates may have the possibility of teaching additional courses in subsequent semesters. Assumption University recognizes the essential contribution of a diverse community and prohibits discrimination on various bases as per federal and Massachusetts law.

Requirements

Master’s degree or PhD in Italian or a related field (ABD graduate students with prior teaching experience will also be considered)
Willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University
Show respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption University

Responsibilities

Teach two or three sections of ITA 101 Italian I for the Fall 2026 semester
Teach two Italian language courses in Spring 2027
Submit final grades by specified deadlines (December 18 for Fall 2026; May 12 for seniors and May 14 for other students for Spring 2027)