Job Opportunities

One-year Instructor/Lecturer Positions in Italian (eligible for re-appointment)

University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

    The Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at the University of Oklahoma invites applications for a full-time position in Italian as instructor or lecturer, starting in January 2025 and continuing for the 2025-2026 academic year. Start date is January 1, 2025. Each semester, the successful candidate will teach three to four Italian language courses and/or upper-division content courses in Italian or English (for a total of 22 to 26 credit hours per academic year) and contribute to the growth the Italian carrying out service as needed, organizing and attending Italian program events. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Familiarity with technology and social media is expected. Review of application will begin on November 10, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be held via Zoom.

Requirements:

    Ph.D. or M.A. in Italian, Second Language Acquisition, Foreign Language Pedagogy or Education, or a related field that provides expertise in language teaching and learning; experience teaching Italian language to English-speaking students at the college level; native or near-native fluency in Italian; and excellent command of English. Evidence of a strong commitment to innovative teaching and professional development is preferred.

Instructions to apply:

    Please send your application in a single email, using “Italian Position” in the subject line, to Dianna Taylor at modlang@ou.edu. Please include the following:

• Cover Letter detailing how the candidate meets the minimum requirements above;
• Curriculum Vitae;
• Evidence of teaching excellence, including complete sets of teaching evaluations;
• Contact information for two references in the field, familiar with the candidate’s teaching/work. Letters of recommendations will be requested later in the process.

    Priority deadline is November 10, 2024; applications may be considered until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Roberto Pesce at roberto.pesce@ou.edu.

    The Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (MLLL) at the University of Oklahoma (OU) stands as one of the largest and most diverse units on campus, encompassing thirteen language and linguistics programs. For information about the department, please visit www.ou.edu/cas/modlang.  

    The University of Oklahoma is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research university known for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, serving the educational, cultural, economic, and healthcare needs of the state, region, and nation. OU enrolls more than 30,000 students and has more than 3000 full-time faculty members in 18 colleges. The University of Oklahoma is home to a 277-acre Research Campus in Norman that was named the top research campus in the nation by the Association of University Research Parks in 2013. Norman is a culturally rich and vibrant city located just outside Oklahoma City. With outstanding schools, amenities, and a low cost of living, Norman is a perennial contender on the “Best Places to Live” rankings. Please visit the provost’s website for more information.