The Department of French and Italian in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in Twentieth and Twenty-first Century Italian Studies. This is a one-year, non-tenure track appointment with the potential for renewal. Candidates with strong interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary interests are especially encouraged to apply. Teaching duties include four undergraduate courses in Italian language, literature, and/or culture in English and Italian and the direction of a one credit-hour dissertation workshop. A strong research agenda, demonstrated excellence in and commitment to teaching, and native or near-native fluency in Italian and English are required. Ph.D. In Italian is required by the time of appointment (August 16, 2016). Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, one brief academic writing sample, and three letters of recommendation to Associate Professor Dana Renga at renga.1@osu.edu (referees may submit their letters via email). Review of applications begins April 23, 2016 and continues until the position is filled, with guaranteed consideration for applications received by May 2. Interviews will be conducted via Skype. The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce, Ohio State and the Department of French and Italian encourage and welcome applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.
--Dana Renga
Associate Professor of Italian and Film
Director of Graduate Studies, Italian
The Department of French and Italian
The Ohio State University
Renga.1@osu.edu
