Monroe Community College Is Hiring An Adjunct Faculty

Join Monroe Community College as an Adjunct Faculty member in Italian, inspiring students and fostering language mastery in a dynamic educational environment! 🇮🇹

Position Overview

Title: Adjunct Faculty, Italian Language

Location: Rochester, NY

Category: Adjunct

Job Type: Part-Time

Posted On: Tue May 19 2026

Function of the Position

The adjunct faculty member will prepare and teach Italian courses, develop educational materials, and assess student learning. Courses may be assigned at the Brighton and/or Downtown Campus, extension sites, or delivered online, in hybrid, day, or evening formats. The successful candidate will report to the Chair of the World Languages and Cultures Department and bring passion and mentorship to MCC students.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach Italian courses and evaluate student performance following college guidelines 📚
• Serve as liaison and mentor for instructors of college-level dual enrollment courses for high school students 🤝
• Prepare lesson plans and create engaging instructional materials 📝
• Maintain meticulous attendance records, grades, and related materials 📊
• Develop innovative pedagogical approaches to enhance learning 🧠
• Engage in ongoing professional development within pedagogical and academic disciplines 📈
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the department chair (as appropriate)

MCC Expectations

• Adhere to the College's Code of Conduct ✅
• Support an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative campus environment 🌎
• Maintain technological competencies utilized by the College 💻
• Embrace the philosophy of a comprehensive community college 🏫
• Commit to ongoing professional growth, including diversity, equity, and inclusion training 🌱

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Italian or a related field from an accredited institution 🎓
• Bilingual proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Italian 🗣️
• Availability for daytime teaching and work hours ⏰
• Demonstrated commitment to the community college philosophy 💖
• Proficiency with technological tools and platforms 💻
• Interest or experience in developing and teaching online courses 🌐

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of teaching Italian as a second language experience 📅
• Knowledge of diverse teaching strategies and approaches 🧪
• Understanding of technology’s role as an instructional tool 💡
• Experience with computerized student record management systems 🖥️

Additional Information

Pay Rate for Fall 2025 & Spring 2026: Ranges from $1,217 to $1,484 per contact hour, based on adjunct rank.

Remote Work Policy: Remote work outside New York State is not permitted due to tax and regulatory reasons, with limited exceptions approved under specific circumstances.

Equal Opportunity and Discrimination Policy

Monroe Community College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic info, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, criminal history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws. 🚫

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Includes the Annual Campus Security & Fire Safety Report and information on recruitment for a pool of qualified applicants for part-time faculty positions. Applicants may be contacted for interviews based on college needs. We are dedicated to equal employment opportunities, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. ⚖️