Teaching Assistant Professor of Italian language

Recruitment Plan

I. RECRUITMENT PLAN

Posting Number:
F002581

Academic Title:
Teaching Assistant Professor of Italian language

Rank:
Teaching Assistant Professor

Administrative Title:

Discipline
Humanities

Specialty:

Contract Type:
Special Service, Renewable Appointment (initial appt period) - 08/01/2026-5/31/2029

Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search, Prior Employment Verification

Proposed Start Date:
08/01/2026

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time

Position Description Summary:

The Department of Romance, German, and Slavic Studies at The George Washington University invites applications for one full-time renewable, non-tenure accruing appointment at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor of Italian language to begin as early as fall 2026 with an initial three-year appointment.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Will include but are not limited to, directing the Italian language program; teaching six courses (3/3) per year; overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of the curriculum and of assessment instruments.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or E.D., or equivalent degree in Italian language pedagogy, second language acquisition, or related field; at least three years' experience teaching Italian language courses at the college or university level; native or near-native proficiency in both Italian and English; demonstrated excellence in teaching in Italian language at multiple levels, as evidenced by evaluations, teaching assessments, letters of recommendation, etc.

Advertised Salary:
$75,000

Other Benefits:

Startup: $5,000
The successful applicant will have access to the full range of GW's employee benefits including medical insurance. More information is at https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

Other Information:

The Department offers a vibrant multilingual community of faculty engaged in dynamic teaching and research in languages and cultures. Located in the heart of the nation's capital, the Department enriches its programming through partnerships with numerous local cultural institutions and embassies. We support community-engaged learning opportunities at all levels of language instruction and partner with units across the University to offer a comprehensive and immersive learning environment for our students.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please complete an online application and upload the following, clearly addressing the position requirements: 1. a current CV; 2. cover letter outlining how your background and experiences specifically match the qualifications; 3. a statement of philosophy of language teaching and language program administration. Three letters of recommendation with complete titles and contact information for each reference should be sent by the referee to rgsll@gwu.edu with the subject line "Italian Teaching Assistant Professor: [your name]". (With the exception of the three letters, all other components of an application must be submitted via the gwu.jobs website.)

Review of applications will begin on March 6, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.

Department Link:
https://rgss.columbian.gwu.edu/

Posting Close Date:

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Quick Link
https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/123953