Adjunct Instructor - Italian

Niagara University • Niagara University, NY

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Modern & Classical Languages has an opening for a part-time instructor to teach one section of Italian 101 – Elementary Italian in the Fall 2026 semester. The class is scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 am to 10:20 am.

Requirements

• Native or near-native Italian fluency
• Thorough knowledge of subject matter
• Ability to plan and present instructional material in a clear, logical and concise manner
• Ability to maintain proper teacher-student relationship
• Sound professional judgment
• Initiative and resourcefulness

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in area of specialization

Responsibilities

• Use a communicative approach to the teaching of a foreign language, using the target language as much as possible, with minimal English for clarification of some grammar points.
• Prepare daily lesson plans and activities, using a textbook, that engage students in their study of beginning and intermediate Italian, following a syllabus provided by the Department Chair.
• Prepare and grade chapter exams and quizzes, with resources provided by the textbook company.
• Manage an online program for daily homework.
• Evaluate student performance.
• Maintain a class record and keep attendance.
• Be available for students by appointment to help them with any specific problems they might be having with the course material.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level