The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Cultures at Assumption University seeks to hire one part-time adjunct instructor for the Fall 2025 semester to teach one section of ITA 101 Italian I and one section of ITA 201 Italian III. Additionally, we anticipate the need for an instructor for one Italian course in Spring 2026. Classes are capped at 18 students, with consideration to over admit up to 2 students.
Class Meetings for Fall 2025:

• The semester begins on August 25 and ends on December 5.
• Final exams are scheduled from December 8 to December 12.
• Final grades are due on December 15.

Class Meetings for Spring 2026:

• The semester begins on January 20 and ends on May 4.
• Final exams are scheduled from May 6 to May 9.
• Grades are due on May 13 for seniors and May 16 for other students.

Adjuncts are welcomed as important contributors to the department and our students. They are provided with office space, email, voicemail, support for online teaching, and other resources needed for quality teaching. Successful candidates may have the possibility of teaching additional courses in subsequent semesters.
Requirements:
Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University and show respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption University. Applicants should have a master's degree or PhD in Italian or a related field. ABD graduate students with prior teaching experience will also be considered.
Application Instructions:
Please submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vita, and the names and contact information for two references who can attest to the applicant's teaching experience and qualifications. In the cover letter, we invite candidates to describe their experiences working with a diverse student body. Finalists will also be asked to provide official transcripts of academic work. Materials must be submitted online as MS Word documents or PDF files at the following website: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position(s) is filled.
About Assumption University:
Assumption University, a Catholic institution sponsored by the Augustinians of the Assumption and rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, strives to form graduates known for critical intelligence, thoughtful citizenship and compassionate service. We pursue these ambitious goals through a curriculum grounded in the liberal arts and extending to the domain of professional studies. Enlivened by the Catholic affirmation of the harmony of faith and reason, we aim, by the pursuit of the truth, to transform the minds and hearts of students. The university is dedicated to being an inclusive institution and continues to become more diverse. Assumption welcomes all who shares its goals. Assumption University is part of Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts.