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Adjunct Instructor - Italian

Niagara University·Town of Lewiston, New York

Contract·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 15 days ago
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About the role

The instructor will teach an Elementary Italian course using a communicative approach and prepare daily lesson plans. Responsibilities also include grading exams, managing online homework programs, and maintaining student records.

Job Summary

  • The Department of Modern & Classical Languages has an opening for a part time instructor to teach one section of Italian 101 – Elementary Italian in the Fall 2026 semester, beginning Tuesday, September 1st.
  • The schedule for the class is
  • Tuesday/Thursday, 9:00 am – 10:20 am.
  • Essential
  • Duties: Use a communicative approach to the teaching of a foreign language, using the target language as much as possible, with minimal English for clarification of some grammar points. Prepare daily lesson plans and activities, using a textbook, that engage students in their study of beginning and intermediate Italian, following a syllabus provided by the Department Chair. Prepare and grade chapter exams and quizzes, with resources provided by the textbook company; manage an online program for daily homework; and evaluate student performance. Maintain a class record and keep attendance. Be available for students by appointment to help them with any specific problems they might be having with the course material.
  • Required
  • Knowledge,
  • Skills and
  • Ability: Native or near native Italian fluency; Thorough knowledge of subject matter; Ability to plan and present instructional material in a clear, logical and concise manner; Ability to maintain proper teacher-student relationship; Sound professional judgment; Initiative and resourcefulness

Qualifications

Master's Degree in area of specialization preferred. Any questions, please contact Jim McCutcheon, Chair, Department of Modern & Classical Languages, at: jm@niagara.edu

Requirements

Candidates must possess native or near-native Italian fluency and the ability to present instructional material clearly. A Master's degree in the area of specialization is preferred.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Grading
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Instructional design
  • Attendance tracking
  • Student evaluation
  • Communicative language teaching
  • Italian fluency

Posting details

Employment type
Contract
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Town of Lewiston, New York
Posted
Jul 28, 2026
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Niagara University

Consistent with the mission of Niagara University, the Holzschuh College of Business Administration's undergraduate and graduate programs provide students with the business knowledge and skills required to translate their learning into practical application for real-world...

IndustryHigher Education
TypeEducational
Size51-200 employees
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