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. They must be able to teach courses in both Italian and English, including language courses and literature/culture courses at all undergraduate levels in Italian.

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

As part of a full teaching load, the candidate will regularly contribute to Middlebury’s First Year Seminar Program and Winter Term course offerings. All faculty are expected to contribute to service to the College, including committee work and serving as Director or Chair of a program or Department when asked.

• Teach two courses per semester and one Winter Term every other year, including language courses and literature/culture courses in Italian.
• Contribute to Middlebury’s First Year Seminar Program and Winter Term course offerings.
• Engage in service activities for the College, including committee membership and leadership roles when requested.

• Ph.D. in Italian or a closely related field.
• Ability to teach courses in both Italian and English; experience with language instruction and literature/culture courses at the undergraduate level.
• Research specialization is open; preference for topics aligning with interdisciplinary programs (e.g., Black Studies, Comparative Literature).

• Submit a letter of application addressing pedagogical approach, prior college-level Italian teaching experience, and research interests (focus on content courses in English you would teach).
• Curriculum vitae.
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
• Statement of teaching.
• Three current letters of recommendation, at least two of which speak to teaching ability or promise.
• A 20–25 page sample of scholarly writing.

Inquiries regarding this position should be directed to Stefano Mula, Professor of Italian and Chair of the Italian Department, at m mul a. (

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More information is available at the Interfolio application page and the department website. The Final date to receive applications is October 15, 2026.

Offers of employment are contingent on the completion of a background check. Information on the background check policy can be found at the Middlebury website.

Middlebury College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an open and supportive learning, teaching, and working environment. It hires faculty from diverse life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to enhance curriculum and student education. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.