Teaching Associate in Modern and Contemporary Italian Literature and Culture [Temporary Cover]

The Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics at the University of Cambridge is seeking to appoint a temporary full-time Teaching Associate (TA) in Modern and Contemporary Italian Literature and Culture. The post is fixed term for 12 months to provide temporary cover pending the recruitment of a permanent member of staff. The Faculty commits to providing career development support and mentoring for the successful candidate.

At the undergraduate level, the TA would be required to contribute to teaching (lectures and supervision) and examination in Modern and Contemporary Italian Literature and Culture, and will make significant contributions to some or all of the following co-taught papers: IT1/A3, IT3, IT4, IT5, IT6, IT9 (for details see: https://www.mmll.cam.ac.uk/italian/undergraduates) . The TA would be expected to co-ordinate up to two of these papers and, if requested, to make a contribution to language teaching (depending on relevant skills). The post-holder will also, if requested,  teach, supervise and examine relevant MPhil modules and dissertations in the field. The TA will contribute to the administration of activities in the Italian Section.

Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to modern and contemporary literature, are able to offer teaching in Italian film and media.

Candidates will have relevant teaching experience, hold a PhD in a relevant field and be able to demonstrate active, collegial engagement in research and administration. Fluent or near-fluent command of Italian and English is essential.

Further information about the Faculty is available at http://www.mmll.cam.ac.uk.

For your application to be considered please upload the following:

•  Covering letter
•  Curriculum vitae (that includes a list of publications and the names and addresses of two referees who are familiar with your work)
•  One writing sample (of anywhere between 6,000-10,000 words).

References will be collected prior to the interview of short-listed candidates.

If you upload any additional documents that have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Candidates are welcome to seek more information beyond the Further Particulars by contacting Professor John David Rhodes at jdr42@cam.ac.uk or Professor Robert Gordon at rscg1@cam.ac.uk. On questions of application procedure, please contact the School's HR team at MMLLPersonnel@admin.cam.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is midnight (BST) on Wednesday 26 June 2024. It is expected that interviews will be conducted in Cambridge in early July, subject to change.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the Apply button above.

Please quote reference GP41978 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University of Cambridge, in its pursuit of academic excellence, is proactively committed to equality of opportunity and is inclusive in its practice and understanding of the same. The University values diversity and supports and encourages applications from under-represented groups.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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