About this position
Job Description: The Vocal Arts Department at Boston Conservatory at Berklee invites applications for a part-time faculty position in Italian Language Fluency. The ideal candidate for this position will be a motivated, creative professional who has a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, and enjoys working in a campus climate that promotes cultural diversity and multicultural understanding. Candidates should be able to demonstrate native or near-native proficiency in spoken and written Italian and English. This is a 9-month part-time faculty position with renewable contract; initial appointment to begin September 1, 2026. Compensation and rank are commensurate with professional experience. Modern Languages at Boston Conservatory at Berklee: The study of modern languages within the Voice Department at Boston Conservatory offers courses in Italian, German, and French, that are specifically designed for students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in classical singing. Focus in these language courses are on language acquisition, fluency, understanding of grammar in the language, expansion of vocabulary, and exposure to culture. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Responsible for teaching 2-3 courses per semester in Italian Language at the undergraduate and graduate levels Advise and guide students to resources that assist in their learning, development, and wellness Maintain a presence on campus Participate in Voice Department faculty meetings and committees Required Qualifications: MA in Italian, comparative literature or a closely related field is required Minimum 3 years teaching Italian Language in accredited higher education institution Demonstrated ability to teach effectively Italian language and content courses, embrace new pedagogies, and inspire students Excellent written and oral communication skills in Italian and English Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students Experience a
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- This listing
- $66 – $138 per hour
- World Languages median
- $6,000/ course, n=43
- Massachusetts median
- $6,000/ course, n=150