"Part-Time Faculty: ITA 102-201 Italian II - III (Spring 2026)"

Part-Time Faculty: ITA 102-201 Italian II - III (Spring 2026)

Location: Syracuse, NY

Pay Range: $1,440 - $1,800 per credit hour

Pay Determination: Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Hours: As determined by department/chair. Office hours required.

Job Type: Part Time

Rank: PTI/Adjunct

Job Description:

The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Syracuse University is seeking a part-time instructor to teach 4-credit section(s) of Italian II (ITA 102) and Italian III (ITA 201) in the Spring 2026 semester, which begins on January 12, 2026 (appointment begins on January 5, 2026).

Course Description:

Italian II (ITA 102); 4 credits Continuing proficiency-based course which develops communicative abilities in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Italian.

Italian III (ITA 201); 4 credits Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Italian.

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined based on their per-credit-rate-history within the hiring department. All positions and offers are subject to funding availability and enrollment.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree.
• Native or near-native fluency required.
• Experience in university-level teaching preferred.

Job Specific Qualifications: Not Applicable

Responsibilities:

It is understood that teaching assignments may include:

• Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
• Ordering the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
• Preparation of lectures, projects or other student assignments.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours of two hours per week.
• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the class.
• Meeting all designated class periods. If you are unable to meet with your class due to illness or emergency, you should exercise your best effort to reschedule the class or to obtain a substitute. You must also notify the department chair or their designated contact of your absence and of your plan to cover the class.
• Working with the academic unit to maintain student learning outcomes.
• Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
• Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
• Completing all other course related duties as outlined by your departments policies for part-time instructors.
• Building a positive rapport with the students and faculty.

Physical Requirements: Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment: Not Applicable

Application Instructions:

For full consideration, in addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and list of names of three references. Search will remain open until filled. No phone inquiries please.