Penn State University Is Hiring An Italian Lecturer Or Assistant Teaching Professor

Join Our Faculty Team at Penn State — Italian Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor

Explore an exciting opportunity to teach Italian at Penn State University with competitive benefits, emphasis on online teaching, and a supportive academic environment. ✨

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Current Penn State Employees (faculty, staff, technical service, or students): Please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Do not apply here; apply internally through Workday.
• Current Penn State Students (not previously employed): Please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Do not apply here; apply internally through Workday.
• All other applicants: Click “Apply” and complete the external application process.

📝 Note: Approval for remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed and will be evaluated case-by-case. For further details, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This is a term position; length will be discussed during the interview. Continuation beyond the initial term depends on university needs, performance, and funding availability.

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 in Italian (non-tenure-track), starting in August 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching introductory and intermediate Italian language courses
• Teaching load of six courses per year or an equivalent arrangement
• Potentially teach up to half of the courses online (asynchronous)

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in English and Italian
• Master’s degree in Italian or a related field by the appointment date
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching Italian is preferred

🤝 Rank will be determined based on education and experience.

Application Materials

• Electronic submission of:
  • Cover letter, highlighting your interests or experience with online teaching, study abroad programs, course design, and recruitment of majors and minors
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Three references' contact information
  • Recent teaching evaluations

🔗 For more information about our program, visit https://sip.la.psu.edu/. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

🎓 The College of the Liberal Arts promotes professional growth opportunities for non-tenure-line faculty. Details on faculty ranks and progression are available at https://policy.psu.edu/policies/ac21.

BACKGROUND CHECKS & BENEFITS

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks in accordance with university policies.

Benefits

• Competitive package supporting personal and professional wellbeing
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Generous 75% tuition discount for employees, spouses, and children 🎓

For more details, visit the Benefits Page. (Postdoctoral benefits info available on our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

If accommodations are needed for application submission due to disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

We champion equity, respect, and belonging—striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. 🌱

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