Faculty Part-time - World Languages and Cultures in Italian

General Summary of Position:

The Department of World Languages and Cultures at the University of Massachusetts Lowell seeks qualified candidates for its pool of part-time Adjunct Instructors of Italian. We are particularly interested in candidates who can teach Italian language and culture courses at the introductory level. While we anticipate potential openings for teaching Italian 1 and Culture sections in future semesters, specific assignments will depend on departmental needs and enrollment. This pool of candidates will allow us to quickly fill teaching positions as they become available.

Under the guidance of the Italian program coordinator, the ideal candidate will enhance the student's learning experience by integrating a variety of methods and strategies into the teaching process and maintaining a student learning-centered environment. The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. The Department of World Languages and Cultures seeks candidates who can contribute to that goal. Instructors will be expected to attend a scheduled orientation in January.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• M.A. degree or above in Italian in hand.
• Native or near-native proficiency in Italian and English required.
• Extensive teaching experience at the college level in lower-division courses using communicative approach in the classroom.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; however, the posting may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

This is a part-time, non-benefited position.

Please include with your application letter a cover letter, a discussion of teaching philosophy; a current C.V. and the names of three (3) references.