Academic ConnectCarnegie Mellon University: Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences: Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Open Date
May 20, 2025
Deadline
May 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description
The Department of Languages, Cultures, and Applied Linguistics invites applications for a position as an Assistant Teaching Track Professor in Italian Studies, beginning in August 2025. Applicants must have native or near-native fluency in Italian and English. Ph.D. in hand in Italian Studies or Romance Studies with a focus on contemporary Italian postcolonial literature is required. Candidates should demonstrate evidence of research expertise in contemporary postcolonial Italian literature, film, and migration studies through publications and conference presentations. Evidence of training and experience teaching Italian as a foreign language is a must. The successful candidate will teach Italian language courses as well as Italian culture and general education courses in cultural studies. The successful candidate will also oversee curriculum design and materials development and develop and engage in student outreach activities. Teaching load is 3+3.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in hand Italian Studies or Romance Studies with a focus on contemporary Italian postcolonial literature. Evidence of training and experience teaching Italian as a foreign language.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit 1) a current CV, 2) a cover letter addressing research, teaching, statements, and 3) the names and contact information for three professional references.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Carnegie Mellon University is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition, family status, marital status, parental status, religion, ancestry, veteran status, or genetic information. Furthermore, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws or executive orders. Consistent with this commitment, Carnegie Mellon will no longer be requiring or considering applicant diversity statements. If you are interested in this position and have not yet submitted a diversity statement, please do not do so. If you have already submitted a diversity statement, please know that any diversity statements submitted by applicants for this opportunity will not be considered in the hiring decision.
