"Assistant Teaching Professor - Italian"

Assistant Teaching Professor - Italian

Location: Notre Dame, IN

Open Date: Nov 17, 2025

Deadline: Jan 09, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description: University of Notre Dame

Romance Languages & Literatures, Notre Dame, IN 46556

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 an Assistant Teaching Professor in Italian language and culture to begin in August 2026. The ideal candidate would teach within our dynamic undergraduate program committed to innovation and teaching excellence. This is a non-tenure track, renewable, full-time, and benefits-eligible position. The appointment is for a 3/3 teaching load with the expectation of service.

Notre Dame offers 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 an interest in teaching language courses at all levels.

Qualifications:

Native or near-native proficiency in Italian and English is essential, as is extensive experience teaching Italian courses at the university level. PhD in Italian or a related field is required.

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/177793

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.

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