Lecturer, Italian Studies

Details • San Diego, CA

5d

About The Position

Languages, Cultures and Literatures at USD is committed to shaping the next generation of global citizens through the development of students' communicative and linguistic proficiency, intercultural competency and skills in critical thinking through the study of languages, literatures and other forms of cultural production. The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges . Duties and Responsibilities: These are part-time, non-benefits-based positions, beginning in Fall 2026. The course load in Fall 2026 is 1-2 courses (i.e. 3-6 units), with a possibility of additional courses in Spring 2027, depending on enrollment needs. Classes are taught Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check. Degree Verification Requirement : Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Requirements

• Have native or near-native fluency in Italian
• Hold an MA or PhD in Italian or a related field (e.g. second language acquisition, linguistics)
• Demonstrate experience with language teaching and/or teaching at the college or university level.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree