The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures in the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Richmond invites applications for the position of Teaching Faculty of Italian Studies and Director of the Italian Intensive Language Program, to begin in the 2027-2028 academic year. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track, continuing position with benefits. The position includes opportunities for promotion to Senior Teaching Faculty after successful completion of a probationary period and triennial review.
We seek a colleague who shares our commitment to student-centered, inclusive undergraduate education. The ideal candidate will also have an interest in supporting student professional development and career readiness. Our department values innovation in teaching, faculty collaboration, cross-disciplinary connections, and inclusive pedagogical practices that respond creatively to the rich diversity of our students’ backgrounds, interests, goals, and experiences. Please follow the link for more information on the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures and its programs.
The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of seven classes per academic year, primarily in the intensive language sequence, with opportunities to teach one upper-level course per academic year. Directorship responsibilities will include coordinating language and drill instructors, administering the language curriculum for the beginning and intermediate levels, developing language materials and teaching methods, and overseeing the Italian Club and other extracurricular activities for majors and minors. There will also be opportunities to mentor undergraduate research. We welcome applicants with experience teaching in a variety of educational settings and who demonstrate a commitment to continuous growth as educators.
Applicants must hold an MA or Ph.D. in Italian, Romance Studies, Comparative Literature, or a related field with a primary focus on Italian before the start date. Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Italian and English and the ability to teach effectively at all levels of the undergraduate Italian language curriculum are required. The starting salary for the position is budgeted at $77,000.
Applicants should apply online at http://jobs.richmond.edu and submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a teaching statement of no longer than two pages. The teaching statement should articulate the candidate’s teaching philosophy, interests, and future development goals, as well as the candidate's involvement in and commitment to educating a diverse student body through inclusive pedagogies. Candidates for this position may be asked, at a later date, to provide the names and contact information for three references who will be asked to submit letters of recommendation.
Review of applications will commence on November 15 and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the application or materials may be directed to the Search Co-Chairs, Lidia Radi and Anthony Russell.
The University of Richmond is a private university located just a short drive from downtown Richmond, Virginia. Through its five schools and wide array of campus programming, the University combines the best qualities of a small liberal arts college and a large university. With approximately 4,000 students, an 8:1 student-faculty ratio, and more than 90% of traditional undergraduate students living on campus, the University is remarkably student-centered.
The mission of the University of Richmond is to educate in an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative community dedicated to the holistic development of students and the production of scholarly and creative work. A Richmond education prepares students for lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a diverse world. The University of Richmond’s strategic priorities are academic excellence, belonging and community, access and affordability, well-being, and experiential learning and community engagement. The University seeks to model a relentlessly welcoming and inclusive campus community that values the expression of difference in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our academic community strongly encourages applications that are in keeping with this commitment.