Italian Instructor Part-time

Job Summary:The Department of Modern & Classical Languages has an opening for a part time instructor to teach one section of Italian 101 – Elementary Italian in the Fall 2026 semester, beginning Tuesday, September 1st. The schedule for the class is Tuesday/Thursday, 9:00 am – 10:20 am.Essential Duties:Use a communicative approach to the teaching of a foreign language, using the target language as much as possible, with minimal English for clarification of some grammar points.Prepare daily lesson plans and activities, using a textbook, that engage students in their study of beginning and intermediate Italian, following a syllabus provided by the Department Chair.Prepare and grade chapter exams and quizzes, with resources provided by the textbook company; manage an online program for daily homework; and evaluate student performance.Maintain a class record and keep attendance.Be available for students by appointment to help them with any specific problems they might be having with the course material.Required Knowledge, Skills and Ability:Native or near native Italian fluency;Thorough knowledge of subject matter;Ability to plan and present instructional material in a clear, logical and concise manner;Ability to maintain proper teacher-student relationship;Sound professional judgment;Initiative and resourcefulnessQualifications:Master's Degree in area of specialization preferred. Any questions, please contact Jim McCutcheon, Chair, Department of Modern & Classical Languages, at: jm@niagara.edu

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