"Faculty position in Literatures in English (Assistant or Associate level)"

John Cabot University (JCU), an accredited American liberal arts university in Rome, Italy, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Literatures in English (Assistant or Associate level), to begin in August 2026. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in English Literature and special consideration will be given to those with an MFA in creative writing. Familiarity and experience with the American liberal arts educational tradition will be considered an advantage.

Candidates are expected to be fluent in English, which is the language of instruction, and to possess valid EU working documents in Italy at time of application. The initial appointment is for two years, with the possibility of tenure.

We seek someone to join a solid department with a central role in the liberal arts curriculum, committed to promoting an inclusive academic environment where every student can thrive. Successful candidates should demonstrate dedication to excellence in teaching and mentoring, scholarly activity, and commitment to university, departmental, and community service. The ideal candidate will be prepared to teach introductory courses (e.g., literary surveys, genre courses) and contribute to the development of the major. The teaching load is three courses per semester. Successful candidates with the MFA qualification will be expected to serve in a leadership role for JCU’s Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation.

Applicants should send 1) a cover letter addressing their interest and fit for teaching at an American liberal arts college in Rome; 2) an updated curriculum vitae; 3) a research statement highlighting their primary research goals and plans to achieve them within the resources typically available at a small liberal arts university. It should also address how their research agenda will create meaningful opportunities for undergraduate student involvement; 4) a teaching statement addressing their experience or perspective on teaching and mentoring, including courses the candidate would be prepared and excited to teach; 5) evidence of teaching excellence. Materials should be sent as a single pdf file to EngLitSearch@johncabot.edu

Applicants should also arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent separately to the same email address.

Review of applications will begin December 20 and continue until the positions are filled. Applications received before January 5 will receive full consideration.

Inquiries about the position may be addressed to Dr. Alessandra Grego (agrego@johncabot.edu).

John Cabot University, a regionally accredited American university in Rome, Italy, is an equal opportunity employer. The University prohibits and has a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or parental status, or disability in any of its policies, programs, and services.