Italian 2012-2013

Elon University
Elon University seeks applicants for two positions, one tenure track position and one continuing track position, both as assistant professor of Italian, beginning in August 2013. Area of specialization is open. PhD in Italian or related discipline required, plus native or near-native fluency, and undergraduate teaching experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate creativity, engagement, and academic rigor in teaching and will be able to convey effectively his/her research to undergraduates.

Responsibilities include teaching language, literature, and culture courses at all levels; must also be prepared to teach in the interdisciplinary general studies program and direct undergraduate research.

Elon is a dynamic private, co-educational, comprehensive institution that is a national model for actively engaging faculty and students in teaching and learning. To learn more about Elon, please visit the University web site at www.elon.edu.

Please send one-page letter of application, current CV, a one-page description of your teaching philosophy, three references from those who can speak to your teaching and/or scholarship, and up to 3 course syllabi from a variety of levels. Finalists will need to provide graduate transcripts prior to the campus visit.

Complete application must be submitted electronically to foreignlanguagesearchitalian@elon.edu by midnight Eastern Standard Time on October 8, 2012, to be assured of full consideration. Elon University is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants