Part-Time Faculty: ITA Italian II - III

Position: Part-Time Faculty: ITA 102-201 Italian II - III (Spring 2026)
The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Syracuse University is seeking a part-time instructor to teach 4-credit section(s) of Italian II (ITA 102) and Italian III (ITA 201) in the Spring 2026 semester, which begins on January 12, 2026 (appointment begins on January 5, 2026).

Course

Description:

Italian II (ITA 102); 4 credits

Continuing proficiency-based course which develops communicative abilities in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Italian.

Italian III (ITA 201); 4 credits

Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Italian.

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined based

on their per-credit-rate-history within the hiring department. All positions

and offers are subject to funding availability and enrollment.

Qualifications

* Master's degree.

* Native or near-native fluency required.

* Experience in university-level teaching preferred.

Job Specific Qualifications

Not Applicable

Responsibilities

It is understood that teaching assignments may include:

* Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.

* Ordering the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.

* Preparation of lectures, projects or other student assignments.

* Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours of two hours per week.

* Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the class.

* Meeting all designated class periods. If you are unable to meet with your class due to illness or emergency, you should exercise your best effort to reschedule the class or to obtain a substitute. You must also notify the department chair or their designated contact of your

absence and of your plan to cover the class.

* Working with the academic unit to maintain student learning outcomes.

* Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.

* Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner.

* Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.

* Completing all other course related duties as outlined by your department's policies for part-time instructors.

* Building a positive rapport with the students and faculty.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

For full consideration, in addition to completing an online application, please

attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and list of names of three references.

Search will remain open until filled. No phone inquiries please.