Part-Time Faculty-Ita 101-202

The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Syracuse University is seeking part-time instructor(s) to teach 4-credit section(s) of Italian I, II, III and IV in the fall 2024 semester, which begins on August 26, 2023 (appointment begins on August 19, 2024). Offer is contingent upon sufficient enrollment.

Course Description:

ITA 101 - Italian I

Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Italian.

ITA 102 - Italian II

Continuing proficiency-based course which develops communicative abilities in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Italian.

ITA 201 - Italian III

Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Italian.

ITA 202 - Italian IV

Continuing proficiency-based course which focuses on reading, discussing, and analyzing authentic texts as a basis for the expression and interpretation of meaning. Activities are conducted in Italian.

Qualifications

Master's Degree; native or near-native fluency required. Experience in university-level teaching preferred.

Job Specific Qualifications

None

Responsibilities

It is understood that teaching assignment may include:

• Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.

• Ordering the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.

• Preparation of lectures, projects or other student assignments.

• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours.

• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.

• Meeting all designated class periods.

• Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.

• Grading student assignments and exams in timely manner.

• Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.

• Building a positive rapport with students and other faculty.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter, list of names of three references, unofficial transcript and diversity and inclusion statement at www.surjobopps.com.