"Lecturer in Italian"

Lecturer in Italian

Requisition No: D-26-FIT-00001 | Faculty | French and Italian

The Department of French and Italian seeks to fill a Lecturer in Italian position to teach one or more precepts for ITA 319: The Literature of Gastronomy during the spring 2026 semester. Responsibilities include attending lecture sessions, teaching precept(s), grading student work, and holding weekly office hours. Appointment duty time is subject to enrollments and departmental need, and any appointment is expected to begin January 16, 2026.

Essential qualifications: Native or near-native fluency in Italian and English, proven experience teaching Italian as a Foreign Language at university level, experience in program and curricular development highly desirable. Master's degree or enrollment in a Ph.D. program required; Ph.D. preferred. Experience in culture-based instruction, integration of new technologies and curriculum development required. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in Italian Studies or related fields. Applications will be reviewed based on curricular need, and the Department may not review all applications it receives. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Review of applications begins December 12, 2025, and continues until any available position is filled.

Applicants are to apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/40941 and submit the following documents:

1. Curriculum vitae, including description of teaching experience
2. Cover letter that describes teaching interests, areas of expertise, and scholarly experience in the relevant fields
3. Statement of teaching: no more than 500 words explaining how the candidate has approached or would approach the course they wish to teach
4. Two recent teaching evaluations
5. Complete contact information for two additional professional references (to be submitted by applicant). No letters of recommendation are required at this time.

This position is subject to the University's background check policy. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University.

Expected Salary Range: $81,700 - $86,000

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

For more information send an email to smhill@princeton.edu or call 609-258-6731.