Dear Colleagues,
Could you please circulate the following information about a position as Instructor of Italian at Texas Tech University?
Thank you.
All best,
Victoria Surliuga, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Italian
Italian Program Coordinator
Affiliated Faculty: Comparative Literature, Women's Studies, and Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX 79409-2071
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Instructor of Italian
Texas Tech University invites application for a full-time position as Instructor of
Italian. Appointments for this position will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal based
upon successful performance, beginning fall semester of academic year 2016-2017.
The teaching load is four courses per semester. Among the qualifications required for
appointment is a Master’s degree in Italian or 18 graduate hours in Italian. Candidates must
demonstrate interest and excellence in teaching Italian language at the college level. Duties
include the promotion of Italian on campus and study abroad. Native or near-native fluency in
Italian is required.
Apply online at http://www.texastech.edu/careers/faculty-positions.php , requisition 6053BR.
Submit letter of application, CV, unofficial transcripts, teaching evaluations, and three letters of
recommendation addressing teaching competence. For additional information, contact Lloyd
Allred, Attn. Italian Search Committee, Department of Classical and Modern Languages and
Literatures, Texas Tech University, P.O. Box 42071, Lubbock, Texas 79409-2071.
Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Selected candidates
will be contacted for Skype interviews.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, Texas Tech University is
dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working
in a multicultural environment. We actively encourage applications from all those who can
contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the
academic community at Texas Tech University. The university does not discriminate on the basis
of an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. Texas Tech welcomes
consideration of dual career and professional couple accommodations.
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