University of San Diego·San Diego, California
The lecturer will teach 1-2 Italian courses in the Fall 2026 semester with potential for additional courses in Spring 2027. Responsibilities include delivering instruction on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays to develop students' linguistic proficiency and intercultural competency.
Position Title: & Department:
Lecturer, Italian Studies Posting #
5483
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Duties: and Responsibilities:
These are part-time, non-benefits-based positions, beginning in Fall 2026. The course load in Fall 2026 is 1-2 courses (i.e. 3-6 units), with a possibility of additional courses in Spring 2027, depending on enrollment needs. Classes are taught Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
Compensation for this position will be paid on a bi-weekly basis at a per-unit rate of $2,581-$2,659, commensurate with qualifications.
The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.
Please note that positions will be hired at the Lecturer level. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until positions are filled. Candidates are asked to submit the following materials:
1. Letter of application, incorporating a statement of teaching philosophy.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Contact information for two references.
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Contact the Director of Italian Studies, Loredana Di Martino (ldm@sandiego.edu) with any questions.
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Closing Date: Open until filled
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Market context
In California, Lecturer roles in Italian Studies are typically tied to course coverage needs in language and literature programs, so demand often follows enrollment and departmental staffing. These roles are competitive because native or near-native Italian fluency, an MA or PhD in Italian or a related field, and prior college-level teaching experience are all expected. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then tailor your teaching experience to the specific courses and student levels listed.