The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at The College of William and Mary seeks applications for a dynamic lecturer to join the Italian Studies program August 10, 2016 with a possibly of renewal for up to three years. The teaching load for this position is 3 courses each semester. Duties include coordinating the Italian language program and teaching language courses at all levels of the curriculum. The lecturer also acts as liaison to the Italian house, collaborating with the House Tutor, who visits from Italy on a yearly basis, in the supervision of House activities and residents.
Minimum: Candidates must have M.A. with ABD status by the time of appointment in Italian studies, second language acquisition or linguistics; experience in language pedagogy and demonstrated excellence in teaching and the use of instructional technology plus native or near native proficiency in Italian and English is required.
Preferred: Ph.D.
Please submit curriculum vitae, letter of application including statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness and three letters of recommendation to: jobs.wm.edu/…. . Review of applications will begin March 15, 2016.
For full consideration, ALL application materials must be submitted by the review date, applications received after the review date will be considered only if needed. You will be prompted to submit three names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the online system once your application is successfully submitted, with instructions about submitting letters of recommendation. All three letters of recommendation must be received by the review date for the application to be considered complete.
Please ensure the email addresses are accurate or your referee will not receive the email. The job system does not work well with Internet Explorer and should not be used to upload the reference letters.
Information on the degree programs in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures may be found at http://www.wm.edu/as/modernlanguages/index.php
The College of William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer of women, minorities, persons with disabilities and protected veterans. The university conducts background checks on applicants for employment.
Sergio Ferrarese
Associate Professor of Italian Studies
The College of William and Mary
Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
Washington 315C
P.O. BOX 8795
Williamsburg VA 23187-9795
USA
