Assistant Teaching Professor in Italian; non-tenure track

Tufts University:
School of Arts & Sciences:
Romance Studies Location

Medford, MA

Aug 24, 2026

$81,844 per year (min salary per the CBA)

The Department of Romance Studies at Tufts University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor of Italian for the  academic year. The appointment will begin September 1, 2027, with the possibility of renewal.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching, a strong commitment to student learning and mentoring, and a clear interest in building and expanding Italian Studies at Tufts University through curricular development, advising, and programming.

• Teach six courses annually in Italian language and culture. Language instruction courses will be at the elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels.
• Additional teaching assignments may include courses on cultural and literary studies taught in Italian or in English.
• Contribute to curricular development and assessment activities.
• Serve as academic advisor to undergraduate students.
• Participate in initiatives that support student recruitment, retention, and engagement.
• Contribute to cultural programming, outreach efforts, and other co-curricular activities that promote the study of Italian language and culture.
• Serve on university and departmental committees.

• M.A. in Italian or a closely related field required;
  Ph.D. (or A.B.D. status) preferred.
• Native or near-native fluency in Italian and English.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching college-level Italian language and culture courses in the United States.
• Experience teaching Italian language courses at the elementary and intermediate levels; experience teaching advanced Italian courses preferred.
• Experience developing instructional materials, assessments, and learning activities for language courses. Experience developing and/or implementing project-based and/or task-based curricula is preferred.
• Command of instructional technology and digital tools for language learning.
• Evidence of creative pedagogical practice reflecting knowledge of current methodologies in second language acquisition.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching practices and student success.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to foster supportive, collaborative, and inclusive relationships with colleagues and students.

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