University of Texas - Austin, French and Italian
Assistant Professor - Italian Studies
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Texas, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
Position Description
The Department of French and Italian at The University of Texas at Austin seeks to hire a tenure-track
Assistant Professor of Italian Studies, to begin fall semester of academic year 2023-24. The position is
open to any period, though preference will be given to candidates with a strong background and research
agenda in environmental humanities, medical humanities, and/or Italy’s global relations (literary,
political, cultural, historical) with Africa, the Americas and beyond. Additional preferred areas of
expertise include gender studies, queer studies, and/or critical race theory. We seek colleagues seeking to
connect and collaborate with students and colleagues across the campus with opportunities for doing so
in Comparative Literature, History, African/African Diaspora Studies, Mediterranean Studies, Asian
Studies, European Studies, International Relations and Global Studies, Sustainability Studies, Art
History, Anthropology, and Women’s and Gender Studies. Duties will include undergraduate and
graduate teaching, research, and service to the Department.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. for appointment as Assistant Professor or expect to obtain it within a year
of joining the faculty as Instructor. Candidates are expected to have native or near-native fluency in
Italian, to demonstrate excellence in research, publication, and teaching, and have the ability to
effectively teach undergraduate and graduate courses, both in English and in Italian. The Department is
interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education
through their teaching, research, and service.
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, one writing sample (up to 25 pages),
teaching dossier including sample undergraduate and graduate syllabi, undergraduate student
evaluations, a diversity statement reflecting upon your previous, current and/or potential
future contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion through your research, teaching, and/or service,
and three letters of recommendation. Electronic submissions only via Interfolio:
The department will begin reviewing applications October 28, 2022 and continue until the position is
filled.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Position funding is subject
to budget availability. The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer.
Contact: |
For Further Information, please contact: Paola Bonifazio, Search Committee Chair Email: pbonifazio@austin.utexas.edu |
Website: | https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/frenchitalian/ |
Primary Category: | Italian History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Humanities |
Posting Date: | 09/08/2022 |
Closing Date | 10/28/2022 |