Instructor or Instructional Assistant Professor of Italian Studies, Non-Tenure Track, Fall

Position: Instructor or Instructional Assistant Professor of Italian Studies, Non-Tenure Track, Fall 2026
Description

Chapman University invites applications for a one-year, full-time, instructor or instructional assistant professor of Italian Studies within the Department of World Languages and Cultures, Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, effective August 2026.

Chapman University is a nationally-ranked, R2 Carnegie Classified, private institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California's most diverse and vibrant regions. Chapman's campuses are home to nearly 10,000 students representing 50 states, three territories, and 87 countries. The 11 schools and colleges of Chapman, Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, offer 65 bachelor's, 53 master's, and six doctoral programs, along with nearly 60 minors and 17 accelerated and bridge programs.

Classes are taught by the more than 1,100 dedicated faculty members who are leaders in their fields, including Nobel Prize recipients, Mac Arthur Fellows, National Medal of Science honorees, former U.S. Supreme Court clerks, and Emmy, Grammy, and Academy Award winners.

The mission of Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is to foster rigorous inquiry among our students through a curriculum grounded in the liberal arts that is scholarly, creative, interdisciplinary, and experiential. Wilkinson College plays an important and unique role in the educational journey of every Chapman student and aims to ensure that graduates are prepared to assume their responsibility as global citizens, acting knowledgeably and providing compassionate leadership in our community and world.

More information about Wilkinson College is available pman.edu/wilkinson.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will teach lower and upper-level Italian language courses in a thriving and dynamic program dedicated to teaching the Italian language and culture through technology, innovative methods, and community building. Expectations include assisting with program event coordination.

Qualifications

Required:

• M.A. in Italian or related discipline
• Native or near-native fluency in Italian
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching Italian at the college level
• Willingness to assist in program coordination and extra-curricular programming
• The ability to teach lower and upper-level courses in the curriculum is required

Preferred:

• Ph.D. in Italian or related discipline
• Demonstrated engagement with innovations in the field through attendance to pedagogical workshops and conferences

A conferred doctoral degree in Italian or a related discipline is required for the rank of Instructional Assistant Professor.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit the documents listed below:

• Faculty application (see below)
• A cover letter of interest
• Up-to-date CV
• Sample teaching evaluations from most recent appointments (within the last three years), please include an explanation/summary of scores received
• Three letters of recommendation
• Ateaching dossier including sample syllabi, sample students' work, any relevant achievement in college teaching.

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidate. The salary range for this position is $78,000 -$87,000. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. This position is contingent on final budget approval.

Inquiries can be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Federico Pacchioni, pacchioni and use Instructional Assistant Professor of Italian Studies as the email subject line.