Saturday, April 16, 2011

Santa Clara University

http://www.hercjobs.org/c/job.cfm?site_id=793&jb=7766049



Lecturer, Upper Division Courses in Italian
Santa Clara University
Title: Lecturer, Upper Division Courses in Italian

Job Type: Quarterly Part-Time Lecturer

School: Arts and Sciences

Department: Modern Languages and Literatures

Purpose:

The Department of Modern Languages & Literatures at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit Catholic institution, is looking for an instructor to staff upper-division Italian courses during the 2011-2012 academic quarter. Position is contingent upon funding.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Italian or equivalent. Native or near-native level fluency in Italian. Demonstrated excellence in teaching Italian at the college level. Familiarity with communicative and proficiency-based language teaching and testing highly desirable.

Rank and Salary

Lecturer, Quarterly Part Time; $5,500 per course.

Starting Date

September, 2011

Application Deadline

May 15, 2011

Responsibilities

Duties include fulfilling all responsibilities associated with teaching assigned courses, including:

  1. Conducting all assigned class meetings and individual conferences with students;
  2. Assigning and evaluating student work including exams and written assignments;
  3. Holding weekly office hours on campus;
  4. Submitting student grades to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline; and
  5. Fulfilling other instructional or academic duties as may be assigned by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences or by the Program Director.

Application Procedure

Please submit the following via MAIL or FAX :

  1. a letter of application, specifying qualifications, teaching experience and teaching philosophy
  2. current curriculum vitae

References and official transcripts should be available upon request.

SCU does not sponsor any visa applications for these positions. The successful candidate must be able to provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.

MAIL TO:
Search Committee (Italian), c/o Catherine Montfort, Department of Modern Languages & Literatures, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053-0300.

FAX: 408-554-4887
Attention: Search Committee (Italian), c/o Catherine Montfort, Department of Modern Languages & Literatures





Santa Clara University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity and inclusion, and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, and members of historically underrepresented groups. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability.

Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please go to the Campus Safety Services website at http://www.scu.edu/cs/. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.

Bucknell University

http://www.hercjobs.org/c/job.cfm?site_id=793&jb=7614741



Visiting Assistant Professor of Italian Studies (2011-2012 Academic Year)
Bucknell University
Job Summary: Bucknell University invites applications for an entry-level, one-year visiting assistant professor position in Italian Studies. Specialization: 19th or 20th century Italian literature/culture or Italian cinema. Candidate should be able to teach all levels of Italian language and culture as well as general education courses in English. We are particularly interested in individuals with strong experience in language instruction and experience (or demonstrated interest) in teaching a course on Italian cinema. Teaching responsibilities will include all levels of language instruction, literature and culture courses, and general education courses.

Minimum Qualifications: Requirements: Ph.D. in Italian Studies, native or near-native fluency in Italian, evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching, and a strong interest in liberal arts education.

Friday, April 1, 2011

Corso gratuito alla Dante Alighieri di Mondavio

Ricevo da
montesiannamara@yahoo.it
Per informazioni scrivete all'email sopra citato.



Salve a tutti, (con preghiera di diffusione tra i vostri colleghi)
come anticipato invio il progamma del corso di aggiornamento gratuito che il Comitato Dante Alighieri organizza dal 18 al 22 luglio 2011 dal titolo "italiani di ieri, italiani di oggi raccontati attraverso il tempo libero". Le modalità di partecipazione e il modulo di iscrizione possono essere scaricati dal sito della scuola: www.scuoladantealighieri.it

18 luglio
I simboli dell'italianità: l'inno, la bandiera, la nutella, la settimana enigmistica, la canzone del sole.... (quelle piccole cose che fanno parte della nostra giornata e che danno una connotazione all'essere italiani)
Quando ci sentiamo italiani?
150 anni di "luoghi comuni"- la parola con cui si pensa all'Italia
17 marzo 2011: una data "calda"
19 luglio
Non è la solita storia: come si divertivano gli italiani dall'unità d'Italia al secondo dopo guerra (il passeggio, l'opera lirica, il cinema muto, l'organizzazione del tempo libero e dello sport, la radio)
20 luglio
Non è la solita storia:il tempo libero degli italiani dagli anni '60 agli anni '90 (il cinema, lo sport, il consumismo, la televisione, San Remo e le Olimpiadi, le vacanze)
Workshop
21 luglio
Non è la solita storia: i nuovi divertimenti - dagli anni '90 ad oggi (i nuovi media e i social network, il divertimento da "sballo", le manifestazioni culturali e la riscoperta delle città)
22 luglio
Workshop
Italiani: come siamo cambiati (o no) in 150 anni di storia nazionale
Contributi video di Roberto Saviano, Roberto Benigni, Silvia Avallone, Corrado Augias..... e riflessioni conclusive

Le lezioni si propongono di presentare un'ampia gamma di materiali autentici didattizzati che potranno essere un utile supporto nell'insegnamento della lingua italiana a stranieri. Lavorando su testi letterari e poetici, su immagini e filmati, su cortometraggi e spezzoni di film celebri, su pubblicità e canzoni, si potranno ricavare utili suggerimenti per lezioni di italiano dove l'insegnamento della lingua si lega strettamente alla cultura del nostro Bel Paese.

Il programma continua con le attività del tempo libero:
Visita guidata alla città di Urbino
Cena con concerto al tramonto in spiaggia
"Corto di sera": rassegna di cortometraggi "italianissimi"
L'Italia del gusto: laboratori didattici sulla pizza e sul vino
Omaggio all'Italia e a chi la ama (nonostante tutto): concerto per pianoforte, voce e videoproiezioni con contributo del Comitato Dante Alighieri

Vi apettiamo perchè il 2011 è un anno da non dimenticare e perchè esserci è un'altra storia
Annamara e Letizia

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Wellesley College

http://www.communitycollegejobs.com/jobdetail/?jobid=7823&utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed


Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Department of Italian Studies at Wellesley College invites applications for a one-year teaching position as Lecturer of Italian beginning July 1, 2011. The position is renewable and benefits eligible. The successful candidate will be expected to teach three courses: two semesters of Beginning Intensive Italian (a class that meets every day of the week) and one semester of another Italian language course, Beginning or Intermediate Italian, (meeting three times a week). Responsibilities will also include supervising the Italian Table and the Italian Corridor, in collaboration with the Department Teaching Assistant and Tutors, as well as contributing to the organization of the Wellesley ECCO Program in Bologna.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants should be native or near-native speakers of Italian, have a record of excellence in teaching Italian language, and a training in language pedagogy.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Lecturer of Italian - College of Staten Island N.Y.

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CONTRACT TITLE: Lecturer

FLSA: Exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION: The Department of Modern Languages of the College of Staten Island seeks candidates for the position of Lecturer in Italian. Responsibilities include teaching a broad range of Italian language and culture courses, performing department and college service, and taking an active role in program building, which might include administering an Italian Club, directing Italian theatre performances, and organizing on and off-campus academic events.

The College of Staten Island is committed to a diverse work environment that reflects the multicultural makeup of our student body. The successful candidate will be committed to inclusion and excellence. The Search Committee is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to the diversity of the academic community. Women and applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor's degree area(s) of expertise and other qualifications noted below as being necessary for satisfactory performance of job duties. Also required is the ability to teach successfully.

COMPENSATION: Salary range: $41,435 - $67,431

BENEFITS: CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY: To apply, please go to www.cuny.edu; select "Employment", then "Job postings on line." Please attach a letter of application, curriculum vitae, two letters of recommendation and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references. Letters may be addressed to Giancarlo Lombardi, Associate Professor of Italian and Chair of Search Committee.

CLOSING DATE: April 18, 2011

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: We are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer.



Saturday, March 12, 2011

Cuny University - N.Y.




Lecturer - Italian (Modern Languages)
4032
College of Staten Island
Full-Time
Regular






GENERAL DUTIES
Performs teaching and related faculty functions in area(s) of expertise as noted below.
CONTRACT TITLE
Lecturer
FLSA
Exempt
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
The Department of Modern Languages of the College of Staten Island seeks candidates for the position of Lecturer in Italian. Responsibilities include teaching a broad range of Italian language and culture courses, performing department and college service, and taking an active role in program building, which might include administering an Italian Club, directing Italian theatre performances, and organizing on and off-campus academic events.

The College of Staten Island is committed to a diverse work environment that reflects the multicultural makeup of our student body. The successful candidate will be committed to inclusion and excellence. The Search Committee is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to the diversity of the academic community. Women and applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor's degree area(s) of expertise and other qualifications noted below as being necessary for satisfactory performance of job duties. Also required is the ability to teach successfully.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate should possess a minimum of an MA or significant graduate studies in Italian literature and culture and a commitment to teaching all levels of undergraduate Italian language courses. Native/near-native fluency in English and Italian.

The successful candidate should also demonstrate an ability to teach a broad range of courses, with a specific emphasis on intermediate/advanced language courses, from a creative multi-disciplinary perspective. The candidate should demonstrate a proven ability in program building. This might include: shepherding students beyond the general education language requirement, conducting activities such as faculty-led programs in Italy, Italian clubs, and/or directing theatrical performances in Italian. Preference will be given to candidates with at least five years teaching experience at a similar institution and the ability to teach undergraduate language courses in French.
COMPENSATION
Salary range: $41,435 - $67,431
BENEFITS
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please go to www.cuny.edu; select "Employment", then "Job postings on line." Please attach a letter of application, curriculum vitae, two letters of recommendation and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references. Letters may be addressed to Giancarlo Lombardi, Associate Professor of Italian and Chair of Search Committee.
CLOSING DATE
April 18, 2011
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer.

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Univ. di Macerata. Corso di aggiornamento.

Anche quest'anno la nostra scuola organizzerà in collaborazione con l'Università di Macerata, un corso gratuito (anche nell'alloggio) di aggiornamento per docenti di italiano LS. Il tema del corso sarà "La motivazione nell?apprendimento, tra centralità teorica e necessità pragmatica" e si svolgerà dal 22 al 28 aprile nella nostra sede di Castelraimondo (MC). Il termine per le pre-iscrizioni scadrà il 31 marzo e saranno ammessi un massimo di 30 partecipanti.
Il programma completo e il regolamento d'iscrizione sono disponibili alla pagina del nostro sito: http://www.edulingua.it/index.php?page=58&lng=1
Al termine del corso, come evento separato, si svolgeranno anche due giornate di formazione per la certificazione CEDILS, a cui seguiranno due date per l'eventuale esame, il 2 ed il 22 maggio.

Giorgio Massei

Direttore
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EDULINGUA
Laboratorio di Lingua e Cultura Italiana

Via E.Mattei 69, 62022 Castelraimondo (MC)
Tel. +39 0737-642308
Fax. +39 0737-642494
skype: edulingua
email: direzione@edulingua.it ; info@edulingua.it
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