Lecturer, French and Italian

The Department of French and Italian at the University of Arizona is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Lecturer in Italian to contribute long term to our growing Italian program. The expectation of this position is teaching four in-person Italian language courses per semester (elementary and intermediate Italian). Native or near-native fluency in both Italian and English is required. Ph.D. in Italian or related field by December 1, 2024 is also required. This career-track (non-tenure eligible) position begins in January 2025 and is renewable pending a satisfactory performance review. Department is unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. Review of applications will begin on October 4, 2024. Interviews will be held via Zoom. If you have your Master's degree, please apply to our Italian Instructor position linked here.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The candidate must be able and qualified to teach four in-person undergraduate-level Italian language courses per semester.
• Actively recruit Italian majors and minors through service and by co-organizing and participating in Italian program events throughout the academic year.
• Hold office hours.
• Attend Italian language instructor workshops at the beginning of each academic semester (August & January), and College of Humanities recruitment workshops.
• Attend other meetings and events as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a Ph.D. in Italian or related field by December 1, 2024.
• Native or near-native fluency in Italian and English.
• Experience in teaching Italian basic language courses.