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The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures in the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Richmond invites applications for the position of Teaching Faculty of Italian Studies and Director of the Italian Intensive Language Program, to begin in the [contact details available in the full listing] academic year. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track, continuing position with benefits. The position includes opportunities for promotion to Senior Teaching Faculty after successful completion of a probationary period…
and triennial review.
We seek a colleague who shares our commitment to student-centered, inclusive undergraduate education. The ideal candidate will also have an interest in supporting student professional development and career readiness. Our department values innovation in teaching, faculty collaboration, cross-disciplinary connections, and inclusive pedagogical practices that respond creatively to the rich diversity of our students' backgrounds, interests, goals, and experiences. Please follow the link for more information on the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures and its programs.
The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of seven classes per academic year, primarily in the intensive language sequence, with opportunities to teach one upper-level course per academic year. Directorship responsibilities will include coordinating language and drill instructors, administering the language curriculum for the beginning and intermediate levels, developing language materials and teaching methods, and overseeing the Italian Club and other extracurricular activities for majors and minors. There will also be opportunities to mentor undergraduate research. We welcome applicants with experience teaching in a variety of educational settings and who demonstrate a commitment to continuous growth as educators.
Applicants must hold an MA or Ph.D. in Italian, Romance Studies, Comparative Literature, or a related field with a primary focus on Italian before the start date. Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Italian and English and the ability to teach effectively at all levels of the undergraduate Italian language curriculum are required. The starting salary for the position is budgeted at $77,000.
Applicants should apply online at http://jobs.richmond.edu and submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a teaching statement of no longer than two pages. The teaching statement should articulate the candidate's teaching philosophy, interests, and future development goals, as well as the candidate's involvement in and commitment to educating a diverse student body through inclusive pedagogies. Candidates for this position may be asked, at a later date, to provide the names and contact information for three references who will be asked to submit letters of recommendation.
Review of applications will commence on November 15 and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the application or materials may be directed to the Search Co-Chairs, Lidia Radi and Anthony Russell.
The University of Richmond is a private university located just a short drive from downtown Richmond, Virginia. Through its five schools and wide array of campus programming, the University combines the best qualities of a small liberal arts college and a large university. With approximately 4,000 students, an 8:1 student-faculty ratio, and more than 90% of traditional undergraduate students living on campus, the University is remarkably student-centered.
The mission of the University of Richmond is to educate in an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative community dedicated to the holistic development of students and the production of scholarly and creative work. A Richmond education prepares students for lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a diverse world. The University of Richmond's strategic priorities are academic excellence, belonging and community, access and affordability, well-being, and experiential learning and community engagement. The University seeks to model a relentlessly welcoming and inclusive campus community that values the expression of difference in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our academic community strongly encourages applications that are in keeping with this commitment.
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Founded in 1830, the University of Richmond is one of America's premier private universities. The University blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. A nationally ranked liberal arts university, Richmond offers a unique combination of undergraduate and graduate programs through its schools of arts and sciences, business, leadership studies, law, and continuing studies. The 350-acre suburban campus, including a 10-acre lake, is consistently cited by The Princeton Review as one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation.
With approximately 3,000 undergraduate students, Richmond offers 55 majors, 42 minors, and 12 concentrations at the bachelor's level. Graduate students can choose from six master's degrees programs, an MBA program, a juris doctorate, and six dual-degree programs in law. Continuing studies options include programs at the associate, bachelor, and master levels, in addition to numerous non-credit offerings.
Richmond faculty members are outstanding leaders in their fields. Of the 312 full-time faculty at the University, 98 percent hold doctorate or terminal degrees. Richmond has a student-faculty ratio of 9:1, with zero classes taught by teaching assistants. Our faculty members are in the classrooms and the labs, working closely with students to maximize their educational experiences.
U.S. News & World Report ranked Richmond one of the best liberal arts universities in the nation and in the top 35 for undergraduate research. BusinessWeek ranked The Robins School of Business in the top 20 nationally and fourth for academic quality, as well as among the top 15 part-time MBA programs. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine named Richmond in the top 25 for best value among private colleges and universities
As locals like to say, Richmond is "easy to love" because of its rich history, stunning architecture, natural beauty and quality of life. It's been named one of the top cities in which to live and work by numerous national sources, including Forbes magazine. As the capital of Virginia, Richmond is home to the state legislature, a growing number of Fortune 500 companies and industries ranging from finance to agriculture. In fact, Forbes also recently ranked Richmond as the sixth best city to get a job in the U.S. Nearly one million people live in the Greater Richmond region and enjoy an array of cultural opportunities including 35 museums; numerous theatre companies; a symphony, a ballet and an opera; a thriving public forum; three professional, minor-league sports teams; a coliseum for major concerts and sporting events; and much more. Located just 100 miles south of Washington, D.C., Richmond is only 90 minutes from Virginia's beaches and 90 minutes from the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains.
UR is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and candidates who support diversity. EOE
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