"Lecturer in Italian"

Job Details

Job Title: Lecturer in Italian

Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 290299

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The Department of Modern Languages at the University of North Georgia invites applicants for Spring 2026 for a Full-time Lectureship (with benefits) in Italian, with teaching duties on both our Gainesville and Dahlonega campus.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be expected to teach a wide range of undergraduate courses in Italian language and literature, with a minimum course load of 24 credit hours per academic year.
• Assignments are on two campuses.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a master's degree in Italian Language, Italian Linguistics, Italian Language pedagogy, Italian Literature, or a closely related field in hand by January 2026.
• Native or near-native proficiency in Italian and English.
• Excellent record of prior teaching experience at a U.S. institution, Italian as a foreign language.
• A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and the enhancement of the Italian program.
• Willingness to work collaboratively in a multi-language environment; to organize cultural activities for students both in and outside of the classroom; and to offer evening or on-line classes.
• The ability to successfully incorporate technology at all levels of instruction.
• Experience with proficiency-oriented instruction.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Position of Trust + Education

Special Applicant Instructions

If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.