Instructor of Italian

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Type of Position : Faculty - Non-Tenure

Faculty - Non-Tenure

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Academic Term (Fixed Term)

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Day Shift (United States of America)

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Institution Name :

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department :

Department of World Languages

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Summary of Job Duties :

The Department of World Languages, Literatures & Cultures in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas, invites applications for a non-tenure track Instructor in Italian to start in August 2024.

This is a standard full-time, nine-month faculty appointment. Appointment is for a period of one academic year. We seek a candidate with a strong and developing national reputation, one who demonstrates curiosity in emerging technologies and novel approaches to traditional methods.

The Instructor of Italian will teach classes in Italian language, culture, and literature across a range of levels. The instructor will participate actively in curriculum development and co-curricular activities in the Italian section and in allied programs and may also have course coordination or supervisory duties.

The teaching load for this position is four classes per semester of Italian language and culture classes across a range of levels.

Familiarity with technology-based instruction and current best practices in world language pedagogy will be considered favorably.

The instructor will also be expected to organize and assist in co-curricular activities related to the Italian Program such as the Italian language table, monthly cineforum, Italian Club activities, and others.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

About the Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures :

The Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures promotes an international understanding and global academic exchange.

Through the Center for World Languages, courses in 13 languages and participation in many interdisciplinary programs across campus, faculty members empower students to become proficient communicators and acquire a working knowledge of cultures and literatures around the world.

Duties will include :

100% Teaching

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

Master’s degree in Italian Studies, Italian Literature, L2 Pedagogy with a focus on Italian, or in a related field conferred by the start of employment

Native or near-native proficiency in both Italian and English

At least two years of demonstrated teaching experience at an US college and university and evidence of quality teaching

Demonstrated familiarity with technology-based instruction

Demonstrated familiarity with synchronous and asynchronous online tools for language learning

Additional Information :

Salary Information :

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Required Documents to Apply :

Cover Letter / Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents :

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information :

Ryan Calabretta-Sajder, Search committee chair,

Special Instructions to Applicants :

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

The committee will begin evaluating applications on March 7, 2024, full consideration date, but will consider applications received after the full consideration date as needed.

For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Ryan Calabretta-Sajder, at

Applicants should submit the following materials :

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Statement (describing teaching approach and philosophy)
• Three current work-related letters of reference. Recommenders should submit their letters via email to Candidates are responsible for making certain that letters are received.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Annual Salary / Benefits Package : Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements :

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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