Academic ConnectThe University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks an Assistant Professor in the Department of French and Italian Studies.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Italian studies or closely related field.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be an active interdisciplinary scholar whose research and teaching will combine expertise which exceeds the traditional field of Italian Studies. Full Time.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Please create your candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu. Applications must be received by 6:00pm (CST) on August 28, 2025.
Required Documents to be submitted for full consideration
- a letter of application
- curriculum vitae
- a statement of research interest
- a statement of teaching interests
- a writing sample, such as a research paper or a chapter of the dissertation
- contact information for three professional references, as letters of recommendation may be requested electronically from referees at a later date
We ask that all documents be uploaded as a single .pdf file as an upload in the “Resume/CV” section. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. The budgeted salary range for the position is $72,000 - $77,000.
Questions may be directed to LAS HR via e-mail at: lascollegehiring@illinois.edu.
The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
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