The Department of European Languages, Literatures, and Cultures of Stony Brook University invites applications for a tenure track position in Italian Literature and Culture at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2014. The candidate should have a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, matched by a strong publication record with primary expertise in modern and contemporary Italian and European studies; should present solid evidence of ongoing and future active research plans; experience in teaching language, culture, humanities and literature courses at all levels of the undergraduate and graduate curriculum in English and Italian.

Preferred areas of qualifications and research, in addition to Italian and European literature and culture, include Italian-American culture, critical theory, study abroad programs, film theory, transnational studies, and translation theory and practice. Native or near-native proficiency in Italian and English is expected, and knowledge of another modern European language or Latin is strongly recommended. The successful candidate will join a newly planned doctoral program in European Studies.

The application deadline is April 6, 2014. Interested parties must submit a cover letter, CV, teaching statement, and three letters of recommendation via Academic Jobs Online.

Giuseppe Gazzola

Assistant Professor, Department of European Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Stony Brook University

HUI 1147, Stony Brook, NY 11794
(631) 632-7440
[email protected]