Job no:
R-0000003517Position Title:
Assistant Professor of ItalianWork Type:
Faculty
Start Date:
07/01/2027Job Description:
The Department of Classics and Italian at Mount Holyoke College and the Department of German and Italian at Smith College invite applications for a joint tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Italian with a specialization in Medieval, Renaissance, and/or Early Modern Studies, starting July 1, 2027.
The successful candidate will teach four courses/year split between the two campuses (two at Mount Holyoke and two at Smith). We especially welcome candidates whose work engages Transnational Italian Studies, Mediterranean Studies, Global Early Modern Studies, digital humanities, visual and material culture, environmental humanities, race and ethnicity, and/or migration studies. We seek a colleague with a strong research and teaching record. The successful candidate will teach language, culture, and literature courses with broad interdisciplinary appeal, and will contribute to collaborations across the Five Colleges. The ability to teach both in Italian and in English is essential. PhD or ABD required.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of strong teaching at the undergraduate level and experience mentoring students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. In addition to the teaching load, expectations for the successful candidate include maintaining an active research program, mentoring and advising students through honors projects, special studies, and other independent research.
Candidates will be required to submit, in addition to CV with the names of three referees, a letter of application, and writing sample not exceeding 20 pages, three statements (not exceeding one page each) concerning (1) teaching philosophy, (2) research interests, and (3) a statement about mentoring a diverse student body. Candidates should submit these materials by December 7, 2026. Three reference letters will be requested at a later date in the process. Questions may be addressed to Denise Falk, Department Coordinator, Department of Classics and Italian, Mount Holyoke College at [email protected].
Minimum starting rate of pay: $90,000.
Mount Holyoke and Smith Colleges are undergraduate liberal arts colleges with over 2000 students each. They are located about 90 miles west of Boston in the Connecticut River valley, and are members of the Five College Consortium consisting of Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts. They are women’s colleges that are gender diverse. The Colleges are committed to providing equal access and opportunity in employment and education to all employees and students. In compliance with state and federal law, Mount Holyoke College and Smith College do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, genetic information, sex, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state or local law.
Background Checks:
Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.
Special Instructions for Applicants:
Apply online; application materials must include:
A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications
A complete resume or curriculum vitae
For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
Skills Required
- PhD or ABD in Italian or a related field
- Specialization in Medieval, Renaissance, and/or Early Modern Studies
- Ability to teach in both Italian and English
- Strong teaching record at the undergraduate level
- Strong research record and an active research program
- Experience mentoring a diverse undergraduate student body
- Curriculum vitae with names of three referees
- Application letter
- Writing sample of no more than 20 pages
- Statements on teaching philosophy, research interests, and mentoring a diverse student body
What We Do
Mount Holyoke College is a highly selective, nondenominational, not-for-profit, residential, independent research liberal arts college and a leading gender-diverse women’s college. It provides inclusive, exploratory liberal arts education through rigorous academic programs, a diverse international community, and experiential learning. Its mission is to prepare graduates to engage thoughtfully, effectively, and boldly with the world and contribute to a better future.
