Italian 2015-2016

Page for Italian Jobs that begin in 2016.

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Hebrew University of Jerusalem (ISR) - Assistant/Associate Professor, 16th Century - 21st Century Italian Literature
Open call for candidates for an open rank (tenure-track or tenured) position in Modern and Contemporary Italian Literature at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Job requirements:

Comprehensive knowledge of Italian prose and poetry from the 16th to the 21st centuries; knowledge of prose and poetry writing relating to Italy and to its ties with neighbouring cultures, in particular the Romance-languages-speaking world, in different periods; knowledge of past and present Mediterranean cultural intersections and perspectives in which Italy is located.

Candidates must be fluent in the Italian language, both speaking and writing, at mother tongue level. Candidates should be in possession of a doctoral degree in Italian Studies, Comparative Literature, Romance Studies, or any other appropriate field.

The primary language of instruction at the Hebrew University is Hebrew, but candidates not familiar with Hebrew will be given time to reach proficiency in Hebrew during the initial years of their appointment.

Qualified candidates will be invited for an interview.

Application found at https://ttp.ekmd.huji.ac.il

Complete applications must be submitted by 15 October 2015.

H-NET

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Scripps College (CA) - TT Asst. Professor of Italian/Italian Studies
Scripps College, a women’s liberal arts college with a strong interdisciplinary tradition, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in Italian/Italian Studies. Native or near-native command of Italian and English, a strong teaching record, and Ph.D. completed by August 2016 are required. The successful candidate will teach all levels of Italian language and upper division courses in their field of Italian literature and Italian studies (in Italian and in English). Specialization is open. Participation in the Core Curriculum in Interdisciplinary Humanities program is expected. Preference will be given to applicants with a commitment to the College’s goal of improving higher education for underrepresented students.

Please submit letter of application, CV, three letters of reference, and a writing sample of no more than 20 pages to Professor Sabrina Ovan, Search Chair, at interfolio.com. Queries should be sent to sovan@scrippscollege.edu. Review of applications will begin November 9, 2015. Scripps College is one of seven members of The Claremont Colleges Consortium located 35 miles east of Los Angeles. In a continuing effort to build a diverse academic community and to provide equal educational and employment opportunities, Scripps College actively encourages applications from women and members of historically under-represented groups.

https://apply.interfolio.com/29661

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University of Pennsylvania (PA) - TT Asst. Professor of Italian Studies
The Italian Studies Division in the Department of Romance Languages at the University of Pennsylvania seeks applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in Italian Studies. The candidate should have a PhD and native or near native proficiency in Italian; a strong background in 20th & 21st century literature, and in Cinema and Performance studies; the ability to teach large courses in English. The candidate is expected to maintain a research program that inspires a highly motivated undergraduate and graduate student body. Candidates must possess the skills to teach compelling courses in Italian language and culture at all levels. Evidence of excellent teaching is required and previous experience in teaching and mentoring successful undergraduate research is preferred.

Submit applications online at http://facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/postings/613 Please include letter of application, curriculum vitae, two writing samples, and the contact information of three individuals who will provide letters of recommendation. Recommenders will be contacted by the University with instructions on how to submit letters to the website. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

(Posted July 15, 2015 at InsideHigherEd)

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 * This job is no longer listed on InsideHigherEd or the UPenn Jobs page (July 19)
 * I took the liberty of removing the strikethrough from the text above. It's early days yet and the ad may well reappear in the coming weeks, perhaps after some tweaking. In the meantime, it would be useful to have the original text available here in a legible format. The note saying that the posting has been removed makes the situation perfectly clear. (July 23)

University of Toronto (CAN: ON) - TT Asst. Professor in Italian Cinema
The Department of Italian Studies and the Cinema Studies Institute at the University of Toronto invites applications for a tenure-stream position in the field of Italian Cinema. The position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor commencing, July 1, 2016.

The University of Toronto faculty appointments will be to the Department of Italian Studies (67%) and Cinema Studies Institute (33%). We are seeking an innovative and productive scholar whose major field of research is Italian Cinema and Modern Literature (19th and 20th centuries). A proven record of publications in the field of Italian Cinema Studies is essential. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses at both graduate and undergraduate levels in the above mentioned areas in both Units as well as Italian language courses. An active research interest in 19th-20th-century Italian Literature and in Language Teaching and Learning would be regarded as a special asset. The candidate must have excellent oral and written Italian language skills.

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. by the date of the appointment, or shortly thereafter. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research is required, as evidenced by documents submitted (samples of publications in Italian, student surveys and evaluations, letters from referees, course outlines, etc.).

To be considered for this position, all application materials must be submitted online by clicking on the link below. Applications should include a cover letter, a statement of current and future research and teaching philosophy, a curriculum vitae, and materials relevant to research and teaching experience (e.g., sample publication in Italian as well as in English, course outlines and handouts, student survey results).

Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. We recommend combining attached documents into one or two files in PDF/MS Word files in the following format: 1) Letter, CV, and research & teaching statements; 2) Publications. Applicants should arrange three letters of reference (at least one of which should focus on teaching) to be sent directly by email (on letterhead, signed and scanned) to [mailto:Gloria.Cernivivo@utoronto.ca Gloria.Cernivivo@utoronto.ca] by the closing date. To receive full consideration, applications and all materials must be received by November 1, 2015. If you have any questions about this position, please contact [mailto:Gloria.Cernivivo@utoronto.ca Gloria.Cernivivo@utoronto.ca]

For further details and to apply online: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1500927

Closing date for applications is November 1, 2015.

Information on the Department of Italian Studies may be obtained at: www.italianstudies.utoronto.ca

Information on the Cinema Studies Institute may be obtained at: http://sites.utoronto.ca/cinema/.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

UPDATES:
 * anyone know what's going on with this job- why do they advertise it every year, even though it's been repeatedly filled? Is 'stream' rather than 'track' a bit of a scam?
 * The person who got the job two/three years ago decided to leave to return to the States; not sure what is going on with the TT Italian Cinema Professor hired last year and listed to teach in the Fall...
 * I heard that he is visiting. Even though his title is Assistant Professor, his job is not TT. Moreover, this is a joint appointment with Cinema Studies: a slightly different position from those advertised 2/3 years ago.

University of Denver (CO) - Asst. Teaching Professor (Non-TT - 3 yr. Contract)
The Department of Languages and Literatures at the University of Denver will hire a Teaching Assistant Professor of Italian for appointment to begin September 1, 2016. This is a non-tenure track position, with full benefits and a 3-year contract, renewable; promotion possible. The annual teaching load is eight classes on a quarter calendar. The person appointed will teach all levels of Italian, though mainly beginning, 1st-year classes. She or he will also serve as coordinator of a multi-section beginning Italian sequence: duties include the development of rigorous and stimulating beginning language curriculum, the hiring and training of adjunct faculty, and annual assessment of the basic language program. We will conduct semifinalist interviews at the MLA Convention in Austin early January. Deadline for applications is October 15, 2015.

Chronicle

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"Teaching Assistant Professor." Sigh

ˆ Seconded.

WORD ON THE STREET
I would like to know whether there are different job interview procedures for assistant professor, visiting assistant professor and lecturer positions. Thank you.


 * -- It depends on the institution. Many schools hire VAPs and lecturers based only on phone or skype interviews, while some also bring finalists for campus visits and ask for teaching demo and/or job talk, much like an AP position.