Assistant Professor of Italian
About The Position
The Department of Classics and Italian at Mount Holyoke College and the Department of German and Italian at Smith College invite applications for a joint tenure-track Assistant Professor of Italian position specializing in Medieval, Renaissance, and/or Early Modern Studies. The position starts July 1, 2027. The successful candidate will teach four courses per year, split between the campuses, with two courses at Mount Holyoke and two at Smith. The Colleges welcome candidates whose work engages areas such as Transnational Italian Studies, Mediterranean Studies, Global Early Modern Studies, digital humanities, visual and material culture, environmental humanities, race and ethnicity, and migration studies. The successful candidate will teach language, culture, and literature courses with broad interdisciplinary appeal and contribute to collaborations across the Five Colleges. The candidate will teach in both Italian and English, maintain an active research program, and mentor and advise students through honors projects, special studies, and other independent research. The role also includes teaching and mentoring undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds. Candidates must submit a CV with the names of three referees, a letter of application, a writing sample of no more than 20 pages, and statements of no more than one page each on teaching philosophy, research interests, and mentoring a diverse student body. Three reference letters will be requested later in the process. Application materials are due December 7, 2026. The minimum starting rate of pay is $90,000. Appropriate background checks are a condition of employment.
Requirements
- PhD or ABD required.
- Specialization in Medieval, Renaissance, and/or Early Modern Studies.
- Demonstrated record of strong undergraduate teaching.
- Experience mentoring students broadly diverse in race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion.
- Ability to teach in both Italian and English is essential.
- Strong research and teaching record.
Nice To Haves
- Work engaging Transnational Italian Studies, Mediterranean Studies, Global Early Modern Studies, digital humanities, visual and material culture, environmental humanities, race and ethnicity, and/or migration studies.
Responsibilities
- Teach four courses per year across Mount Holyoke College and Smith College, with two courses at each campus.
- Teach language, culture, and literature courses with broad interdisciplinary appeal.
- Teach in both Italian and English.
- Contribute to collaborations across the Five Colleges.
- Maintain an active research program.
- Mentor and advise students through honors projects, special studies, and other independent research.
- Teach and mentor undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
