Lecturer Pool - Department of Italian Studies

The Department of Italian Studies at UC Berkeley welcomes applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach Italian Studies courses, should a departmental need arise, in any of the following possible areas:

* Italian Language

* Reading and Composition (first- and second-year undergraduate writing courses in English on Italian topics, using Italian literature in translation)

* Italian Literature and/or Culture (may include History, Film, Politics, and/or other related topics)

General Duties: In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and interacting with students outside of class time via email and campus web based course resources.

The department is committed to creating an inclusive environment, one that is supportive of all individuals, regardless of background. We are committed to building an excellent and diverse faculty, staff, and student body, and we welcome applicants whose experiences have prepared them to contribute to this commitment.

Department: http://italian.berkeley.edu

Completed Master's degree (or equivalent international degree)

For those who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a legal permit that allows work in the United States (such as a US visa that allows employment) is required by the start date of the position. The department is usually unable to provide a visa/work permit.

Completed PhD in Italian Studies (or international equivalent degree) or closely related field strongly preferred

Fluency in English language and in Italian Language

Experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level in the U.S.

If hired to teach R&C, demonstrated experience teaching reading and writing in English.

If hired to teach a language course, professional training in language teaching.

Demonstrated expertise of Italian literature and culture.

• 3 required (contact information only)

References may be contacted for finalists. We will seek your permission before contacting them.

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.