Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor, Program of Italian Studies - Villanova, United States - Villanova University

Description

Posting Number:
F

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.