Assistant Professor in Italian

Overview

Assistant Professor in Italian, Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT. The Department of Italian invites applicants for a tenure-track position in Italian beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in Italian language teaching and a Ph.D. The candidate must be able to teach courses in both Italian and English; teaching responsibilities include language courses and literature/culture courses at all undergraduate levels in Italian.

Research specialization is open, with preference for courses on topics such as contemporary Italian culture and politics, immigration, representation, identity, and colonialism that might contribute to interdisciplinary programs such as Black Studies and/or Comparative Literature. The successful candidate will be expected to teach two courses per semester, and one Winter Term every other year.

As part of a full teaching load, the candidate will also regularly contribute to Middlebury s First Year Seminar Program and Winter Term course offerings. All faculty at Middlebury are also expected to contribute to service to the College including, but not limited to, committee membership and serving as Director or Chair of a Program or Department when asked.

• Teach language courses and literature/culture courses in Italian at all undergraduate levels; teach courses in English as needed.
• Maintain a two-course-per-semester teaching load and one Winter Term course every other year.
• Contribute to the First Year Seminar Program and Winter Term offerings.
• Engage in service to the College, including committee work and potential leadership roles as needed.

• Ph.D. in Italian or related field by start date.
• Ability to teach courses in both Italian and English across undergraduate level courses.
• Research interests open, with preference for topics such as contemporary Italian culture and politics, immigration, representation, identity, and colonialism.
• Interest or ability to contribute to interdisciplinary programs (e.g., Black Studies and/or Comparative Literature).

Full-time, benefits-eligible, with a hiring range of $91,462–$103,138 per year.

Middlebury College uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications. Submit: a letter of application addressed to Stefano Mula, Search Committee Chair; a curriculum vitae; undergraduate and graduate transcripts; a statement of teaching; three current letters of recommendation (at least two addressing teaching ability/promise); and a 20–25 page sample of scholarly writing. Inquiries to Stefano Mula e information at the Interfolio link and the department website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

The Final date to receive applications is October 15, 2026. Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Background check policy: .