"Assistant Professor of Italian"

Position Summary

The Department of Romance Languages at the University of Georgia (https://www.rom.uga.edu/) invites applications for the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor of Italian to begin August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will maintain an active research program, teach two courses per semester, and mentor undergraduate students and graduate student research. Our faculty are expected to serve on departmental committees and support recruitment to our programs, which include majors, minors, and study abroad opportunities.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must submit the following materials electronically:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Writing sample (in print or typescript, 25 pages maximum)
• Teaching philosophy and agenda (2 pages maximum)
• Research program and agenda (2 pages maximum)
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies)
• Contact information (names and email addresses) for three references, at least one of whom can address the applicant’s teaching experience

Review of applications will begin on January 25, 2026 and continue until position is filled. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Paola De Santo, at desanto@uga.edu.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Italian Studies by the position start date.

Additional Requirements

All candidates must have Native/Near-native competency in Italian and English.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

Demonstrated evidence leading a minimum of one study abroad program or participating in one short-term faculty-led international programs, with documented instructional or administrative responsibilities. Evidence of teaching at least two courses in Italian for the professions or professionally oriented Italian-language instruction.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

We seek an innovative and versatile colleague whose research and teaching interests complement those of our current faculty. Preference will be given to candidates who focus on modern and/or contemporary Italy but whose teaching of Italian culture is transhistorical and engages multiple periods, genres, disciplines, and/or media. We seek applicants who thrive in a collaborative environment and have proven success and/or interest in curricular development and program building at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Competitive applicants will display excellence in teaching and be eager to implement student-centered and interactive teaching approaches; possess a strong record or agenda of presenting and publishing research; and show an interest in communicating their scholarship both within and beyond our university.

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2617P
Working Title: Assistant Professor of Italian
Department: Franklin-Romance Languages
Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2026
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
Classification Title: Assistant Professor
Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor
Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status: Tenure Track