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Baylor University (USA:Tx) - Assistant Professor of French (and Italian)
Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution, consistently listed with highest honors among The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For.” The University is recruiting new faculty with a deep commitment to excellence in teaching, research and scholarship. Baylor seeks faculty who share in our aspiration to become a tier one research institution while strengthening our distinctive Christian mission as described in our strategic vision, Pro Futuris, www.baylor.edu/profuturis/ and academic strategic plan, Illuminate www.baylor.edu/illuminate . As the world’s largest Baptist University, Baylor offers over 40 doctoral programs and has more than 17,000 students from all 50 states and more than 85 countries.

Baylor seeks to fill the following tenure-track position within the College of Arts and Sciences:

Assistant Professor of French Candidates should possess an earned doctorate in a related field. You will be asked to provide a letter of interest; curriculum vitae; official transcripts showing highest degree conferred (if ABD, also submit official transcript of completed Ph.D. hours), and three confidential letters of recommendation in the application process. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a research and teaching agenda appropriate for an R-1 institution and will be encouraged to seek external funding (which could include fellowships, grants, and other forms). '''Ability to teach Italian—in addition to French—preferred but not required. '''Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

To learn more about the above position, the College of Arts and Sciences (https://www.baylor.edu/artsandsciences/), and Baylor University (https://www.baylor.edu/), please visit the URL: http://jobs.baylor.edu or https://apply.interfolio.com/67913.

Qualifications Candidates should possess an earned doctorate in a related field. You will be asked to provide a letter of interest; curriculum vitae; official transcripts showing highest degree conferred (if ABD, also submit official transcript of completed Ph.D. hours), and three confidential letters of recommendation in the application process. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a research and teaching agenda appropriate for an R-1 institution and will be encouraged to seek external funding (which could include fellowships, grants, and other forms). Ability to teach Italian—in addition to French—preferred but not required. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Submission Deadline Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately and will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by October 21, 2019.

Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy status, military service, genetic information, and disability. As a religious educational institution, Baylor is lawfully permitted to consider an applicant’s religion as a selection criterion. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Deadline: 21 October 2019 (North American Central Time, UTC-5)

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Dartmouth College (USA:NH) - Assistant/Associate Professor of Italian Studies (Medieval and Renaissance studies)
The Department of French and Italian at Dartmouth College seeks a tenure-track professor at the Assistant or Associate rank specializing in Italian Studies, with preference for a scholar in Medieval and Renaissance studies and a second area of expertise desirable such as, but not limited to, environmental humanities, film and media studies, literature and politics, or literature and science. Expected to teach The Divine Comedy, general courses in Italian literature and culture, and all levels of language courses.

Dartmouth is highly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive population of students, faculty, and staff. We are especially interested in applicants who are able to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds, including but not limited to: racial and ethnic minorities, women, individuals who identify with LGBTQ+ communities, individuals with disabilities, individuals from lower income backgrounds, and/or first generation college graduates.

Applicants should state in their cover letter how their teaching, research, service, and/or life experiences prepare them to advance Dartmouth’s commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Native or near­-native command of Italian and English, a strong teaching record, Ph.D. completed by August 2019, and promise of significant scholarly accomplishment are required. Candidates must possess the skills to teach compelling undergraduate courses in Italian literature, language and culture at all levels. T

he successful candidate will be an enthusiastic participant in Dartmouth's thriving program of Italian extra-curricular activities; he/she will also be expected to direct Dartmouth's quarter-long program in Rome on a regular basis. Applications must include a letter of application with a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, a one- to two-page research statement, and a significant writing sample of 20 to 30 pages from your dissertation or a published article that reflects the direction of your current research program. Submit all materials electronically to Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/69702) by Friday, November 15, 2019.

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

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NOTES: ===Emory University (USA:Ga) - Assistant Professor in Italian Studies=== The Department of French and Italian at Emory University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor starting September 1, 2020. Teaching load: 2 courses per semester at all levels of Italian. PhD (or equivalent international degree) required.

We seek a colleague in Italian Studies (open to all periods), who shares our commitment to literature, critical theory, textual and cultural analysis, and interdisciplinary approaches. We would be particularly interested in candidates with specializations in Migration and Diaspora Studies, Mediterranean Studies, Environmental Humanities, Cinema and New Media Studies, Italian Thought, and Gender and Sexuality Studies.

Candidates should have a record of demonstrated excellence in research, teaching, and service. Preference may be given to candidates who specialize in more than one field of Italian Studies and/or whose work puts Italian Studies into dynamic engagement with other fields and disciplines. Preference may also be given to candidates who can bridge Italian and French Studies. Native or near-native competence in Italian and English required, and advanced competence in French desired.

Submit your application through Interfolio (apply.interfolio.com/67890)by November 3rd, 2019. Paper applications will not be accepted. Application must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, a writing sample (no more than thirty pages) and a separate brief statement detailing your experience and commitment to teaching and mentoring students with diverse backgrounds.

Please direct questions to Amandine Ballart: [mailto:amandine.ballart@emory.edu amandine.ballart@emory.edu]

Deadline: 3 November 2019 (North American Eastern Time, UTC-4)

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University College Dublin (EU:Eir) - Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Italian Studies
Applications are invited for a Permanent post of a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Italian Studies within UCD School of Languages, Cultures & Linguistics.

Candidates must have a PhD in Italian Studies and a specialization in the area of the Renaissance or the early modern period. They must have an excellent track record in research commensurate with their career stage. They will have native or near-native competence in Italian and proven experience in and commitment to the teaching of the Italian language in a university setting. As the post is within the multi-lingual, interdisciplinary School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics and the candidate will be involved in cross-School teaching, some knowledge of one of the other modern foreign languages taught in the School is desirable.

The successful candidate will complement the existing team of lecturing staff who have specialisms in literary and cultural studies, linguistics, and film studies. Italian Studies at UCD is committed to delivering high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching across a broad curriculum and we particularly welcome applicants who demonstrate the ability to deliver innovative, engaging teaching. A university teaching qualification, or demonstrable engagement with continuous professional development in pedagogy and pedagogic innovation, is desirable.

UCD is a dynamic, research-intensive university that is at the forefront of research and teaching activities across a wide range of disciplines. The BA in International Modern Languages at UCD is ranked among the top 100 in the QS subject rankings. The School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics is a research-active unit with scholarly interests in the fields of literature, civilisation, linguistics, history, politics and society of the target societies in which the languages taught in the School are embedded.

95 Lecturer/Asst Professor Below The Bar Salary Scale: €33,479 - €58,760 per annum.

Appointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines

Closing date: 17:00hrs (local Irish time) on 29th July 2019

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 17:00hrs (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: [//www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/ https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/].

UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.

Note: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow link below:

[//www.ucd.ie/hr/t4cms/Academic%20Contract.pdf http://www.ucd.ie/hr/t4cms/Academic%20Contract.pdf]

Deadline: 29 July 2019, 17:00 h / 5 pm (Irish Time, UTC+1)

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University of Arizona (USA:Az) - Assistant Professor of Italian
The University of Arizona located in Tucson, Arizona is seeking a qualified applicant for the position of Assistant Professor of Italian. This tenure-eligible position is in the Department of French & Italian Studies in the School of International Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (SILLC) in the College of Humanities located at 1423 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85721. The department is proud to have one of the largest Italian programs in the United States.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities below, there is incidental domestic and international travel to possibly teach at the Arizona in Italy program, attend seminars, conferences, research areas, and meetings. This position is non-security sensitive and requires a name-based criminal background check.

The Department of French & Italian Studies strongly supports the University of Arizona’s diversity and inclusiveness strategic initiatives, which are designed to create an inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, and students. The successful candidate is expected to support diversity and inclusiveness efforts in the Department and the University.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.

The University of Arizona is in the process of creating a new classification and compensation architecture. This University Career Architecture Project (UCAP) will revolutionize the way we think about professions and manage compensation at the UA. It is a two year initiative that will replace the current classified staff and appointed professional categories of employment with market-based job functions and families. As an applicant, UCAP will create clearer career paths and opportunities and will help you make more informed pay decisions. To learn more about this project, please visit ucap.arizona.edu.

Responsibilities: Required Skills: Qualifications: Pay: $64,500 per year
 * Teach two (2) courses per semester based on departmental needs for undergraduate and graduate major
 * Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction
 * Evaluate and grade students’ class work, assignments, and papers
 * Actively recruit Italian majors and minors
 * Maintain an active research and publication agenda
 * Engage in service through committee work and outreach
 * Bilingual in Italian and English (ability to read, write and speak in the English and Italian languages)
 * Ph.D. in Italian studies or equivalent
 * Bilingual in Italian and English (ability to read, write and speak in the English and Italian languages)
 * Incidental domestic and international travel to possibly teach at the Arizona in Italy programs, and for seminars, conference, research areas, and meetings

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 * Please note: You will be asked to provide contact information for three professional references within your application. The three professional references that you list will receive an email upon the successful submission of your application. This email will ask your references to provide a letter of reference for you.
 * Writing Sample 1: should be a research writing sample no longer than 25 pages
 * Portfolio: must include at least two syllabi [one lower-division and one upper division] reflecting innovative, research-informed teaching, sample teaching materials, and teaching evaluations

Deadline: Open until filled (Posted: 5 July 2019)

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NOTES: Rejection Email (07/29). I had submitted my application a few hours before (congratulations UoA and Prof. Alfie!!!)

unbelievable :(

Rejection Email (09/05). The application wasn't even complete. Boy, they work fast!

Position no longer active on site (09/08).

University of Arkansas (USA:Ar) - Assistant Professor of Italian (Mediterranean Studies, or Medieval and Renaissance Studies)
The Department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Italian, to enhance a successful and dynamic program in Italian, to begin 17 August 2020. We seek for this position a specialist in Italian Studies dedicated to literary and cultural studies and critical theory, with specializations and/or teaching experience in Mediterranean Studies, or Medieval and Renaissance Studies, preferred.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in hand in Italian Studies or closely related field by June 1, 2020. Native or near-native fluency in Italian and English is required. Candidates should have a record of demonstrated excellence in research, teaching, and service, with the ability to teach language, literature, and cultural studies at all undergraduate levels, and also the interpersonal skills and collegiality necessary to help maintain a strong Italian program. Preference for candidates with a background in creative program development, and also an interest in study abroad and interdisciplinary approaches to Italian Studies.

This position entails teaching classes in Italian across a wide range of levels, conducting research leading to publication, designing courses and teaching materials, constructing syllabi, leading classroom instruction, writing and administering exams, coaching students in the writing of essays, mentoring and evaluating students, serving on various faculty- and student-oriented committees, and participating in the faculty decision-making of the Department of World Languages.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications: Deadline: 15 November 2019 (North American Central Time, UTC-6)
 * Ph.D. in hand in Italian Studies or closely related field by June 1, 2020, or conferred by the start of employment
 * Native or near-native fluency in Italian and English
 * Demonstrated excellence in research, teaching, and service, with the ability to teach language, literature, and cultural studies at all undergraduate levels
 * Interpersonal skills and collegiality necessary to help maintain a strong Italian program
 * Background in creative program development
 * Interest in study abroad and interdisciplinary approaches to Italian Studies

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NOTES: ===University of California, Berkeley (USA:Cal) - Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Modern Italian Literature=== The Department of Italian Studies at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a full-time tenure track/tenured faculty position in the area of Modern Italian Literature. The expected start date is July 1, 2020. The successful appointee will teach in English and in Italian at the undergraduate and graduate level, will mentor students and supervise their research, will have an active program of research and publication, and will perform service and participate in shared governance for the Department and the University.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at UC Berkeley and the Department of Italian Studies Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates for our faculty positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to advancing equity and inclusion. Required minimum qualification at the time of application: PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in a PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.

Preferred qualifications: Completion of the Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) by the start date of the position. Native or near-native competence in Italian and in English. Strong ability for successful research, teaching, and administrative service. Research productivity commensurable with years of experience.

To apply for consideration, please visit the following link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF02262.

Please see required application materials, including reference requirements, at the above link.

All letters of recommendation will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality (http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html) prior to submitting their letters.

All applications must be received by October 28, 2019. Late applications will not be accepted.

First-round interviews will be conducted by Skype or similar means by December 20, 2019. Candidates selected for these interviews will be notified as soon as possible in advance of the interview.

Please direct questions to issahr@berkeley.edu.

The University of California is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct.

The University of California is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit: http://ofew.berkeley.edu/new-faculty

Job location: Berkeley, CA Learn

More information about this recruitment: http://italian.berkeley.edu

Assistant Professor Candidates:

Individuals should submit their application at this level if they meet one of the following conditions: Current or recent PhD candidate or graduate; current or recent postdoc; current assistant professor (including those who are “senior” assistant professors near tenure). Please note that this level determination is only for application review purposes, not the ultimate appointment level of the finalist.

Document requirements:

Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Statement of Research Statement of Teaching Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley (for additional information go to https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity). Research Sample - Brief sample of research (article-size; published or unpublished; in English or Italian) Reference requirements 3 letters of reference required

Associate/Full Professor Candidates:

Individuals should submit their application at this level if they meet one of the following conditions: Current tenured professor; position equivalent to tenured professor (i.e., at an international university). Please note that this level determination is only for application review purposes, not the ultimate appointment level of the finalist.

Document requirements:

Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Statement of Research (Optional) Statement of Teaching (Optional) Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley (for additional information go to https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity). Research Sample - Brief sample of research (article-size; published or unpublished; in English or Italian) Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only)

Deadline: 28 October 2019 (North American Pacific Time, UTC-7)

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NOTES: Does anyone know what they might be looking for regarding specialty, etc.?

===University of California, Santa Barbara (USA:Ca) - Assistant Professor in Transnational Italian Studies=== The Department of French and Italian at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of "Transnational Italian Studies." The expected start date is July 1, 2020.

We solicit applications from scholars of Italy with a primary research interest in transnational studies, and invite applicants working in any period in Italian Studies, Comparative Literature, History, Art History, Sociology, Anthropology, Global Studies, or other cognate fields as long as they can demonstrate a research focus in transnational issues and the capacity to teach courses with a strong cultural component.

Preferred fields of specialization include transnational / diasporic studies, migration studies, Mediterranean studies, translation studies, postcolonial theory. The successful hire will be expected to foster curricular and research integration with departments across the humanities and social sciences, from Global and International Studies and History to Art History, Sociology, Religious Studies, Film and Media Studies, and Black Studies, among others, as well as programs such as Comparative Literature and Middle Eastern Studies.

Required minimum qualification: ABD or equivalent at the time of application, and completion of the Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) in one of the areas listed above by the start date of the position. Other requirements include: native or near-native competence in Italian and in English; demonstrated capacity for top-level research, teaching, and administrative service; research productivity commensurate with years of experience.

The successful appointee will teach courses in English and in Italian at the undergraduate level, and will actively perform service and participate in shared governance at the department and campus level. In addition, s/he will be expected to contribute to the curricular development of a "Transnational Italian Studies" track in the major.

All application materials, including three letters of reference, must be submitted online via UC Recruit https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF01601

The online application will require: (1) cover letter, (2) statement of research, (3) statement of teaching experience and philosophy, (4) curriculum vitae with full contact information, (5) writing sample in English (optional in Italian), (6) 3 letters of reference, (7) Statement of Contributions to Diversity (optional, but strongly encouraged).

To ensure full consideration, all application materials should be uploaded by November 4, 2019. Primary consideration will be given to applications received by this date, but the position will remain open until filled. Inquiries may be addressed to the department at: frit20@frit.ucsb.edu

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at UC Santa Barbara. Our excellence relies on faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. Our program is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service. We strongly encourage applicants to submit an optional Statement of Contributions to

Diversity. These statements, if submitted, will be reviewed for evidence of teaching, research, professional and/or public service contributions that promote diversity and equal opportunity, such as effective strategies used for the educational advancement of students in various under-represented groups; demonstrated contributions to the advancement of equitable access and diversity in education; and contributions furthering diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through participation in such activities as recruitment, retention, and mentoring of scholars and students.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected Veterans status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Deadline: 4 November 2019 (North American Pacific Time, UTC-7)

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University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (USA:NC) - Assistant Professor of Early Modern Italian & Mediterranean Studies
The Department of Romance Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites qualified applicants to apply for a tenure-track position in Italian at the rank of Assistant Professor. The field of specialization is Renaissance/early modern Italian culture and its global contexts. We especially welcome candidates whose research puts literary studies in dialogue with other discourses and fields of inquiry. Our search prioritizes applicants who will contribute to a climate that values diversity in all its forms.

Required minimum qualifications are: Ph.D. in Italian or related field at time of employment, native or near-native proficiency in Italian and English, evidence of outstanding scholarship, and a record of teaching excellence, including a demonstrated or potential ability to teach students of diverse experiential and intellectual backgrounds. The position begins July 1, 2020 and carries a 2-2 teaching load with significant expectations for research, as well as departmental service.

Applicants must apply online at http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/169523. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, contribution to diversity & inclusion statement, and a scholarly writing sample. At the time of application candidates will also be required to identify the names, titles, and email addresses of three professional references. References must be at level of tenure-track assistant professor or higher. These letters must be on Institutional letter head. References identified by the applicant will be contacted via email with instructions for uploading their letters of support. Alternatively, applicants may send letters directly from Interfolio to roms_search@unc.edu. (The candidate selected for the position will need to provide a fourth letter of recommendation.)

Review of applications will begin on October 19, 2019. First-round interviews will be held in December via video-conference.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to roms_search@unc.edu.

Deadline: 18 October 2019 (North American Eastern Time, UTC-4)

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University of Rome (EU:Ita:Laz) - Ancient and Modern in 19th and 20th century Italian Literature
The research will focus on the relationship between ancient and modern, and on the diagnosis of the modern in 19th and 20 th century italian literature (poetry, narrative, essaysm, translations), with particular reference to semantic and lexical analysis. A comparative procedure is established for qualifications and interview for the recruitment of a researcher with a fixed-term employment relationship of type A with a full-time commitment regime to carry out research activities lasting three years which may be extended for a further two years, for the execution of the research program.

See posting for additional details.

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University of Trento (EU:Ita:Tn) - Assistant Professor in Italian literature
The Department of Humanities of the University of Trento invites candidates active in Italian literature to apply for a position at the Assistant Professor level. The position is for a three-year period, renewable once for two further years. The annual gross salary is about 35,000 Euros. The area of research and teaching is Italian literature:

Requested research duties: the appointee will be working on the whole of Italian literature, but with a special focus on authors and texts from the Renaissance to the second half of XIXth Century. Requested teaching duties: the appointee will be teaching in undergraduate, graduate and PhD courses, on a range of topics covering the whole of Italian literature, from its origins to the present day. The overall annual hours of work for research, teaching and office hours for students within the areas indicated above equal 1,500 hours per year. The teaching activities of the contract holder are defined by the Department Council when it plans the teaching programme, according to the University regulations. Foreign language required: good level of English

Knowledge of Italian: level adequate to carry out the assigned teaching load (the researcher is required to teach in Italian) Maximum number of publications to be presented: 12

Candidates should apply through the online procedure that the University of Trento provides. Application must be submitted online by 18/07/2019 at 13.00 (Italian time zone: UTC/GMT +2) by following the online procedure available at: https://www.unitn.it/ateneo/bando-dr-valcomp/58506/valutazione-comparati...

Deadline: 18 July 2019, 13.00 h / 1 pm (Italian time, UTC+2)

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University of Chicago (USA:Il) - Lecturer in Italian
The Humanities Collegiate Division and the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at the University of Chicago are accepting applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible, 1-year renewable, Lecturer position in Italian, expected to start on September 1, 2020. Responsibilities will include teaching 7 language courses per year, and assisting with program administration and coordination.

Required are a superior level of proficiency in Italian as defined by ACTFL, proficiency in English demonstrated by a minimum of one year of teaching and/or studying in an Englishspeaking country and/or a TOEFL score of at least 104 overall (and 26 in each area), a master’s degree or equivalent in Italian or a related field, and at least one year of experience teaching Italian at the college or post-secondary level. A Ph.D. or equivalent in Italian and/or an advanced degree in second language pedagogy/acquisition is highly desirable.

This appointment will start on 1 September 2020. This position is contingent upon final budgetary approval.

To apply for this position candidates must submit their application through the University of Chicago’s Interfolio jobs board at apply.interfolio.com/67439

Applicants must upload a current curriculum vitae, a cover letter both in Italian and English that addresses professional and teaching experience and discusses approaches to pedagogy, and the names and contact information of three references whose recommendation letters may be solicited. Optionally, course evaluations (if available) may be uploaded. Short-listed candidates may be asked to provide a teaching video and examples of teaching materials. Application deadline is October 31, 2019. Only complete applications will be considered. For further questions about this position, please contact Guillaume Beaudin, Department of Romance Languages & Literatures, gbeaudin@uchicago.edu.

Deadline: 31 October 2019 (North American Central Time, UTC-5)

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University of New Hampshire - Lecturer in Italian Studies
The Department of Classics, Humanities, and Italian Studies at the University of New Hampshire invites applications for an 18-month appointment (with possibility of renewal) as a benefits-eligible lecturer in Italian Studies to start January 2020. The successful candidate will demonstrate familiarity with instructional technology and best pedagogical practices, have a strong teaching record, and be able to teach language and culture courses at all levels. The teaching load for the academic year consists of 6 courses (lower and upper division), and the service responsibilities include active participation in co-curricular activities.

Requirements: PhD (ABD considered), near-native fluency in Italian and English, college-level teaching experience.

Open specialization with preferred expertise in medieval studies, digital humanities, or second-language education.

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S.

The University of New Hampshire is unable to sponsor applicants for employment visas for these positions.

Please submit online a cover letter, CV, and the contact information of three references to provide confidential letters of recommendation at the phone interview stage. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Beginning on 21 October, candidates selected for further consideration will be notified to schedule a Skype/Zoom/Phone interview.

Apply at: http://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/34156

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