Italian Language Adjunct: Online​/On-Campus Teaching

Location: City of Rochester

Monroe Community College

Position Title:

Adjunct Faculty, Italian Language - Monroe Community College

Location:

Rochester, NY

Category

Adjunct

Job Type

Part Time

Posted On

Tue May 19 2026

Job Description:

Function of Position:

Adjunct faculty prepare and teach Italian courses in the department, develop new educational materials, and assist with the assessment of student learning, as appropriate. Classes may be assigned for the Brighton and/or Downtown Campus, extension site, or an online, remote, or hybrid modality, as needed. Day or evening classes may be assigned. Adjunct faculty report to the chairperson of the World Languages and Cultures Department.

The successful candidate will bring a passion for teaching and a desire to support and mentor MCC students as they pursue educational and career goals.

Examples of

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaches courses and evaluates student performance in Italian per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community College
• Acts as liaison and mentor to instructors teaching college-level dual enrollment courses to high school students
• Prepares lesson plans and creates instructional materials and activities for student engagement
• Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other materials according to department and College guidelines
• Develops innovative teaching pedagogies to facilitate learning
• Actively engages in pedagogical and academic discipline professional development
• Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the department chair, as appropriate
  
  MCC Expectations:
• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.

Job Requirements:

Job Requirements:



Required Qualifications

• Earned master's degree or higher in Italian or a closely related field from a regionally accredited higher education institution
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Italian proficiently
• Availability to teach and work during the day
• Evidence of commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college
• Evidence of proficiency with technology
• Experience and/or interest in developing and teaching online courses
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
• At least two years of teaching experience in Italian as a second language
• Knowledge of, or experience in, implementing a variety of teaching strategies
• Awareness of the potential value of technology as a tool for teaching
• Experience with computerized student record management

Additional Information:

Pay Rate for Fall 2025 & Spring 2026:
Determined on adjunct rank and ranges from $1,217- $1,484 per contact hour.

Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State:
Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short term, temporary basis.

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