Instructor - Italian

About This Role

The Kansas State University Department of Modern Languages seeks a dynamic individual for a part-time, non-tenure-track position as Instructor of Italian. The successful candidate will teach one (1) two-credit course titled ITAL 105:
Italian for Travelers in Fall 2026. The course supports students who plan to participate in Kansas State University’s study abroad programs in Orvieto, Italy, as well as other participants who plan to travel in Italy. We seek candidates with experience or promise in teaching Italian at a beginning level and experience living or traveling in Italy. There is a possibility of renewal and potential opportunities for Summer teaching.

ITAL 105 meets once per week in the evenings. In-person teaching on the Manhattan campus is required.

The Department of Modern Languages is a vibrant and dynamic place where we foster multilingual and multicultural awareness and a sense of belonging and identity that prepares students to become global citizens. We offer courses and programs in Arabic, Chinese, Classical Studies, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Spanish Translation, and the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). There are undergraduate majors in French, German, and Spanish as well as an MA in Modern Languages and an MA and graduate certificate in TEFL.

Learn more at k-state.edu/languages.

This position is On-site
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All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Native, near-native, or advanced proficiency in Italian
• Experience living or traveling in Italy
• Ability to teach a 2-credit course titled Italian for Travelers, geared primarily to students who plan to study abroad in Italy
• At least 18-credit hours at the Master’s level in a relevant field (Italian, language pedagogy, second language acquisition, linguistics, etc.)

The degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s or more advanced degree in a relevant field (Italian, language pedagogy, second language acquisition, linguistics, etc.)
• Experience teaching Italian language and culture in a post-secondary setting

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Please submit the following documents:

• Cover letter outlining interest in and qualifications for the position
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for 2–3 professional references

Applications close on:
March 9, 2026

$5,500 for one course in the Fall semester; compensation for Summer courses varies by enrollment