The Department of Italian at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (New Brunswick Campus), invites applications for a three-year renewable position as Language Coordinator at the rank of Instructor, beginning on July 1, 2014. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in hand in Italian Studies and a specialization and/or long experience in Second Language Acquisition and language teaching methodology. Responsibilities include: Coordinating 15 sections of Italian language (beginning to advanced level), teaching three four-credit courses per semester (a mixture of online and face-to-face), active programmatic involvement, class observation, close cooperation with language instructors and the faculty in order to advance the well-established online language program, participation in extra-curricular activities (such as Tavola Italiana). We are seeking a highly skilled language instructor with experience teaching Italian language at college level, native or near-native proficiency in Italian and English, experience in working with diverse populations of students, knowledge of effective assessment techniques, and expertise in the use of technology in SLA . Annual salary will not be less $40,000.00 plus benefits. The coordinator will be evaluated at the end of every year for reappointment. Applications should include cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. Application deadline is April 15th, 2014. Review of applications will begin immediately and interviews will be scheduled for the middle of April. Please submit all applications electronically to Prof. Alessandro Vettori (vettori@rci.rutgers.edu). Rutgers University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity. Women, minorities, and members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
