Visiting Assistant Professor: Italian Medievalist, Indiana University

Full-time, one-year position, renewable, beginning August 1, 2022, to teach graduate and undergraduate literature and culture courses. Teaching load of 2 courses per semester. Primary specialization in Medieval Italian literature and culture is required. We are particularly interested in scholars engaged in innovative cross-cultural and/or interdisciplinary research involving additional fields such as early music, visual studies, Mediterranean studies, digital humanities, material studies, gender studies, critical theory, etc., and who are enthusiastic about bringing such innovations into the classroom at the undergraduate and graduate levels in both Italian and English. PhD in Italian Studies required by August 15, 2022. Candidates should have native or near-native command of Italian and English; a proven record in teaching with a commitment to undergraduate as well as graduate instruction; interest in curricular development and the principles of a liberal arts education; and a strong or promising record of publications in established peer-reviewed journals, according to experience. H-1B sponsorship is not available for this position.

Review of applications will begin on January 10, 2022. Submit letter of application; CV; statement on fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in and out of the classroom; and three letters of support. Please contact the Department of French & Italian at fritdept@indiana.edu if you have questions.

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