Assistant Teaching Professor in Italian (non-tenure track)

Tufts University • Medford, OR

55d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Romance Studies at Tufts University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor of Italian for the 2027-2028 academic year. The appointment will begin September 1, 2027, with the possibility of renewal. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching, a strong commitment to student learning and mentoring, and a clear interest in building and expanding Italian Studies at Tufts University through curricular development, advising, and programming.

Requirements

• M.A. in Italian or a closely related field
• Native or near-native fluency in Italian and English.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching college-level Italian language and culture courses in the United States.
• Experience teaching Italian language courses at the elementary and intermediate levels
• Experience developing instructional materials, assessments, and learning activities for language courses.
• Command of instructional technology and digital tools for language learning.
• Evidence of creative pedagogical practice reflecting knowledge of current methodologies in second language acquisition.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching practices and student success.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to foster supportive, collaborative, and inclusive relationships with colleagues and students.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. (or A.B.D. status) preferred.
• experience teaching advanced Italian courses preferred.
• Experience developing and/or implementing project-based and/or task-based curricula is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach six courses annually in Italian language and culture.
• Language instruction courses will be at the elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels.
• Additional teaching assignments may include courses on cultural and literary studies taught in Italian or in English.
• Contribute to curricular development and assessment activities.
• Serve as academic advisor to undergraduate students.
• Participate in initiatives that support student recruitment, retention, and engagement.
• Contribute to cultural programming, outreach efforts, and other co-curricular activities that promote the study of Italian language and culture.
• Serve on university and departmental committees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree