Faculty Hiring
Part time lecturer in Italian – winter and spring 2027
FRENCH AND ITALIAN DEPARTMENT
Part-time Lecturer Position in Italian at Northwestern University
Northwestern University’s Department of French and Italian invites applications for a part-time lecturer during the Winter and Spring quarters to teach one or two Italian sections of elementary Italian per quarter on the Evanston campus, contingent on adequate enrollment. The Winter Quarter will begin on January 4 and end on March 20, and the Spring Quarter will run from March 30 through June 11.
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Italian Studies or related fields, including other languages and literatures, linguistics, comparative literature, cultural studies, history, or other relevant humanities disciplines. ABD candidates, or those with equivalent status in a European or other international doctoral program, will also be considered, provided their scholarly expertise relates to Italian studies broadly defined. Near native or native-level proficiency in Italian and English is required.
Applications consisting of a cover letter, CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and student course evaluations from at least 2 courses taught in the last three years should be submitted as a single PDF to Elizabeth Murray (elizabeth.murray@northwestern.edu). In addition, two letters of recommendation (one of which should address excellence in teaching) must be submitted to the same email address. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 20, 2026, and will continue to be evaluated until the position is filled. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. For questions, please email elizabeth.murray@northwestern.edu.
This is a part-time role. The salary range per course is $8,000–$9,200. Benefits may be available depending on total teaching schedule and Northwestern's eligibility requirements. Part-time benefits packages include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern’s non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.