Job Details

Visiting Assistant Professor Of Italian

Position Number: 6015868
Location: Lewisburg, PA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Foreign Languages & Literatures

Visiting Assistant Professor Of Italian

R0000001248
Coleman Hall

Position Title:
Visiting Assistant Professor of Italian

Position Type:
Full time

Location:
Coleman Hall

Categories:
Faculty Exempt

Job Summary:

Job Duties:

The Department of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics at Bucknell University invites applications for a one-year position in Italian Studies at the Visiting Assistant Professor level for the Academic Year 2025/2026 (with possibility of renewal). The appointment begins August, 2025. We seek a teacher-scholar with a Ph.D. in Italian Studies or a related field. Candidate must possess native or near-native fluency in Italian and English. Applicants must have experience in language instruction and should demonstrate a strong interest in language pedagogy and teaching methodologies. The successful candidate should also show a proven commitment to liberal arts education. Teaching responsibilities will include Italian language courses at all levels and courses in literature and/or culture taught in English and Italian. The teaching load is three courses per term semester. In addition to teaching three courses per semester, the successful candidate will participate in service activities at the program and department levels.

We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education. Your application should establish your interest in working at a primarily undergraduate liberal arts institution. Include how your experiences, knowledge, skills, and/or past accomplishments will contribute to equitable and inclusive teaching, broadly defined as including classroom instruction, advising, mentoring, and other educational experiences.

Application materials include a CV, a cover letter that addresses the candidate's experience and potential as a teacher, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Applications will only be accepted online through Bucknell's Career Center site (careers.bucknell.edu). Candidates that progress through the interview process will be asked to submit contact information for three references so that we may obtain confidential letters of reference.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on March 5th, 2025, and will continue to do so until the position is filled.

For additional information and to apply, please go to Bucknell's career site (careers.bucknell.edu). All inquiries on the specifics of the position should be addressed to Prof. Bernhard Kuhn (bkuhn@bucknell.edu), Director of Italian Studies.

Bucknell University is a private, highly ranked, primarily undergraduate, national liberal arts institution that also offers strong professional programs in engineering, management, education, and music. Bucknell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bucknell is committed to creating a climate that fosters inclusion, growth, and development for a diverse student body, and seeks candidates who are also committed to these goals.

Bucknell is located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, on the banks of the Susquehanna River. The Lewisburg area offers a combination of outdoor recreation opportunities and small-town amenities. In addition to the cultural and athletic events offered at the University and in town, the region offers strong schools and medical facilities, and an affordable cost of living. Bucknell is about three hours from Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.

Advertised:
2025-02-07

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
E-VerifyBucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email hr@bucknell.edu.E-Verify Posters (sharing the link to the posters, which are also attached)

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