Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Italian

The Department of Romance Studies at Cornell University seeks to hire a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (rank will depend on experience) to teach all levels of Italian language. This is a full-time renewable appointment contingent upon a successful review. The teaching load is 6 courses per year of elementary through advanced language courses. Candidates should hold an MA or PhD in Italian, Second Language Acquisition, or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates with strong evidence of excellence in language teaching at the university level. English and Italian native-equivalent fluency is required.

Candidates should apply online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29503. The deadline for application is 01/23/2025. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement, two sample syllabi, and three letters of recommendation. We also encourage applicants to address in their cover letter any experience in TA training and course coordination. The search committee may request an unedited teaching video of a full-length Italian language class from selected candidates. Visa expedition funds are not available for this position.

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Pay Ranges: $68,000 - $97,000. Actual salary offers in the College of Arts and Sciences will be based on education, experience, discipline and relevant skills.

Pay Range:

Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience.
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
• Academic Discipline
• Unique applicable skills.

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