What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in Italian Language and Culture position at University of Notre Dame?
University of Notre Dame
Romance Languages & Literatures, Notre Dame, IN 46556
Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in Italian Language and Culture, University of Notre Dame
http://romancelanguages.nd.edu/
The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures is seeking to appoint a full-time, visiting assistant teaching professor in Italian language and culture in a dynamic undergraduate program committed to innovation and teaching excellence. This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal to begin in August 2025. The number of teaching hours will depend on enrollments, but normal teaching load will be 3/3.
Qualifications
Native or near-native proficiency in Italian and English essential, as is extensive experience teaching Italian courses at the university level. PhD or ABD in Italian required. Specialization in linguistics, language pedagogy, or related field preferred.
Notre Dame offers a competitive salary and benefits, research support, and excellent opportunities for professional development; the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures has been at the forefront in the design and implementation of pioneering strategies in support of foreign language education at Notre Dame. Therefore, the ideal candidate should demonstrate excellence in teaching through the use of innovative methodologies and new technologies in the language classroom, as well as interest in teaching language courses at all levels and content courses across the curriculum.
Application Instructions
For consideration, please send through Interfolio a letter of application; full curriculum vitae; teaching evaluations; statement of teaching philosophy; and three letters of recommendation that address teaching experience by March 31, 2025. The search committee will begin reviewing applications beginning March 31, 2025, however applications will be accepted through April 7, 2025.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
Background Check
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
Romance Languages & Literatures, Notre Dame, IN 46556
Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in Italian Language and Culture, University of Notre Dame
http://romancelanguages.nd.edu/
The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures is seeking to appoint a full-time, visiting assistant teaching professor in Italian language and culture in a dynamic undergraduate program committed to innovation and teaching excellence. This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal to begin in August 2025. The number of teaching hours will depend on enrollments, but normal teaching load will be 3/3.
Qualifications
Native or near-native proficiency in Italian and English essential, as is extensive experience teaching Italian courses at the university level. PhD or ABD in Italian required. Specialization in linguistics, language pedagogy, or related field preferred.
Notre Dame offers a competitive salary and benefits, research support, and excellent opportunities for professional development; the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures has been at the forefront in the design and implementation of pioneering strategies in support of foreign language education at Notre Dame. Therefore, the ideal candidate should demonstrate excellence in teaching through the use of innovative methodologies and new technologies in the language classroom, as well as interest in teaching language courses at all levels and content courses across the curriculum.
Application Instructions
For consideration, please send through Interfolio a letter of application; full curriculum vitae; teaching evaluations; statement of teaching philosophy; and three letters of recommendation that address teaching experience by March 31, 2025. The search committee will begin reviewing applications beginning March 31, 2025, however applications will be accepted through April 7, 2025.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
Background Check
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
