Italian Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor
 The Pennsylvania State University | |
remote work
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| 201 Old Main (Show on map) | |
 May 12, 2026 | |
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneed,performance,and/oravailabilityoffunding.POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese at Penn State (University Park) invites applications for a full-time Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor position in Italian (non-tenure-track), to begin in August 2026. Responsibilities include teaching introductory and intermediate language courses. Teaching load is six courses per year or equivalent configuration with the possibility that up to half of the courses will be taught online (asynchronous). Applicants must have native or near-native fluency in English and Italian and have completed a Master's degree in Italian or in a related field by the appointment date. Demonstrated excellence in teaching Italian is preferred. Rank will be determined based on education and experience. Please submit, electronically, a cover letter, curriculum vitae, the names/contact information of three references, and recent teaching evaluations. In their cover letter, applicants are encouraged to highlight any interests or experience with online teaching, study abroad programs, course design, and/or recruitment of majors and minors. For more information on our program, please consult https://sip.la.psu.edu/. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The College of the Liberal Arts is committed to offering professional growth and promotional opportunities for non-tenure-line faculty appointments.Information on faculty ranks and progression can be found at https://policy.psu.edu/policies/ac21. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.For more detailed information, please visit ourBenefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.) CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines | |