The Italian Studies Program of the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking to hire a full-time Lecturer with experience in Foreign Language Pedagogy or Second Language Acquisition. One-year position, renewable, starting on September 1, 2014. Please see position and online application details below.
Lecturer in Italian
The Italian Studies Program of the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (LLC) invites applications for a position of Lecturer in Italian. This is a one-year full-time renewable position to begin September 1, 2014. Ph.D. in Italian or related field at the time of hire, native or near-native command of Italian and English, and experience in Foreign Language Pedagogy or Second Language Acquisition are required. Preference will be given to candidates with competence in ACTFL/NCATE program accreditation policies and with experience in online course development. Involvement in assessment practices within the department would be expected.
Please apply online and submit a c.v., cover letter, and statement of teaching philosophy to: http://umass.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=45132
Three letters of recommendation should be sent to freital@frital.umass.edu. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on January 6th, 2014 and will continue until position is filled.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a member of the Five College Consortium, with Amherst, Smith, Hampshire, and Mount Holyoke Colleges and a member of the Academic Career Network, a resource for dual career couples. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The department is committed to developing a more diverse faculty, student body, and curriculum. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.
