"Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor, Program of Italian Studies"

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Posting Number: 20241146F

Position Title: Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor, Program of Italian Studies

Position Type: Faculty

Location: Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule: full-time/9-months

Department: 984-Italian Studies

Position Summary:

The Program of Italian Studies at Villanova invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor, starting in the fall semester 2024. The appointment is for one year, but may be renewable depending on departmental needs. We seek an individual who is committed to teaching highly motivated undergraduates at the introductory and intermediate levels.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The candidate will teach three or four courses per semester depending on the level and will have the opportunity to design classes and curricular materials. Additionally, the faculty member will contribute to departmental service and student mentoring.

Minimum Qualifications:

The PhD should be in a relevant discipline, and the candidate should have native or near-native fluency in Italian.

Preferred Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have demonstrated competence in instructional pedagogies, and the capacity to create innovative language and culture courses.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Special Message to Applicants:

Application materials should be submitted on-line at http://jobs.villanova.edu. Interviews will be conducted virtually. Questions about the position can be sent to Dr. James Kriesel, Director of the Italian Studies Program, at james.kriesel@villanova.edu.

Candidates should include:

Application letter

Curriculum vitae

Copies of unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)

Three letters of recommendation. References will be contacted via email to submit confidential letters of recommendation when the application is submitted.

Teaching statement about pedagogy and curriculum

Sample syllabi for introductory or intermediate courses

One complete set of student course evaluations with comments

Finalists will submit statements of Contribution to Mission and to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Official transcripts are required for finalists.

Posting Date: 07/16/2024

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information:

Competitive

Salary Band:

Job Classification: faculty

References Needed

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Maximum Number of References Needed 3

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Documents needed to complete your application:

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Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Transcripts

Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Other Document

Summary of Teaching Evaluations

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Other Document (2)

Statement of Contribution to Mission

Statement of Contribution to DEI