The Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the College of the Holy Cross invites applications for a visiting part-time faculty position in Italian, beginning in August 2026. The position includes teaching three courses—one in the Fall semester and two in the Spring semester. We seek a generalist to teach elementary and intermediate Italian language courses. Ph.D in Italian at time of appointment is preferred, but candidates who are ABD or have an M.A. will also be considered.

There are no employee benefits associated with this part-time visiting faculty appointment. Compensation for teaching one course in the fall 2026 semester is $8000. Compensation for teaching two courses in the spring 2027 semester is $16,000.

The College will not support H-1B visa applications that require the $100,000 employer fee.

Qualifications

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to, and excellence in, undergraduate teaching and inclusive pedagogies as informed by current practice and scholarship in the field.

Application Instructions

Please submit a letter of application; a current curriculum vitae; a statement on teaching philosophy and interests; graduate transcripts (Ph.D. preferred); and two confidential letters of recommendation. Additionally, candidates should provide a teaching video of an Italian language class at the elementary or intermediate level.

In your cover letter, please address the ways you might contribute to and further the College's mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college.

The College of the Holy Cross uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Please submit all application materials to https://apply.interfolio.com/185074.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. For full consideration, please apply by May 4, 2026. Questions about this search may be directed to Professor Susan Amatangelo (samatang@holycross.edu).