Employment Opportunities

John Cabot University continuously reviews CVs for adjunct faculty capable of teaching a broad range of liberal arts subjects in English except where noted. Candidates are strongly recommended to have a PhD or terminal degree in their area of study except for language and professional courses. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience within a student-centered learning environment. Courses are normally 3 hours a week split over two days over a 15-week semester with a class size generally between 10 and 25 students. The stipend per course ranges from € 4,200 to € 4,300 lordo (gross).

The following areas are currently being reviewed:

• Accounting
• Art and Design (with a focus on printmaking or textiles)
• Art History (with a focus on ancient Rome)
• Classical Studies
• Communication and Media Studies
• Computer Science
• Economics
• English Composition
• History
• Marketing
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Philosophy
• Psychology
• Religious Studies

Please send a letter of application and CV to [email protected], indicating the name of the position in the subject line. All applications will be acknowledged, but only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted further.

John Cabot University, a regionally accredited American university in Rome, Italy, is an equal opportunity employer. The University prohibits and has a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or parental status, or disability in any of its policies, programs, and services.

John Cabot University, an accredited American liberal arts university in Rome, seeks a dedicated and dynamic Career Services Assistant/Specialist to join our Career Services Center. The Career Services Assistant/Specialist will be an integral part of the Career Services team, providing support in processing curricular and extra-curricular internships and contributing to a broad range of duties carried out by the office. These include setting objectives, maintaining databases and Excel archives, updating the job placement digital platform, liaising with partners, and meeting with students and alumni.

Reporting directly to the Career Services Director, the ideal candidate has previous knowledge and experience in the management and processing of internships, great attention to detail, a proactive and collaborative mindset, excellent communication skills, and is a great team player. The ideal candidate will also have from 1-3 years of experience in career counseling, especially in the Italian and/or Roman career network.

This is a full-time (38 hours/week), fully on-site, one-year term contract with the possibility of renewal. The gross annual salary for this position ranges from € 23,000 to € 26,500, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and process curricular and extra-curricular internships;
• Maintain Excel databases and keep them up to date;
• Generate statistics for internal and external use;
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders;
• Respond to inquiries regarding the Career Center and its offerings;
• Liaise with partners;
• Assist in conducting one-to-one career orientation sessions with students and advising them on available internships and job opportunities;
• Review and revise resumes, cover letters, and applications for students and alumni;
• Assist with Career Services communication efforts, including mass emails and updates;
• Provide logistical and operational support for JCU Career Fairs and all other Career Services events.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required;
• Fluency in English and Italian;
• 1-3 years of experience in a Career Services office, preferably within a higher education institution, or in an HR office;
• Knowledge of contractual procedures, requirements, and practices;
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills;
• Experience with the Italian internship and job market;
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel;
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team;
• Flexibility and resilience in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to manage uncertainty effectively.

All applicants must possess valid EU working documents in Italy. JCU cannot sponsor candidates for working visas in Italy for this position.

Email your (English only) CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] with subject line “Career Services.” The position will remain open until filled, with hiring set to begin as early as possible.

While we appreciate every application received, note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

In accordance with L. 68/99, we actively encourage applications from candidates belonging to protected categories and individuals with disabilities for this position.

John Cabot University, a regionally accredited American university in Rome, Italy, is an equal opportunity employer. The University prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or parental status, or disability in any of its policies, programs, and services.

John Cabot University, a regionally accredited American university in Rome, seeks an Executive Assistant to the Office of the Vice President of Academics who, in addition to the role of supporting the Vice President including the management and administration of institutional activities and programs within the Office, will also coordinate the High School Outreach Programs. As Coordinator for the High School Outreach Programs this person will liaise between key internal and external stakeholders (i.e. university faculty, staff, students, alumni, Italian high school administrators, teachers, students, and other external institutions).

This is a full-time (38 hours/week), fully on-site, 12-month term contract with the possibility of renewal. The gross annual salary for this position ranges from €24,500 to €28,000, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Office of the Vice President of Academics:

• In close collaboration with the VP, liaise with staff and faculty in the coordination of all aspects of institutional events within the Office of the VP. This includes, but is not limited to: schedule meetings called by Vice President of Academics; liaise with external institutions and suppliers as needed; follow-up on proposed initiatives as indicated by VP; manage recurring external programs and events.
• Manage VP’s institutional calendar and make travel arrangements as necessary.
• Coordinate all aspects of recurring competitions and awards that come under the Office of the VP.

High School Outreach Programs:

Manage programs throughout the life cycle phases: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closure. This includes:

• Identify guest speakers in collaboration with academic subject matter experts.
• Schedule activities, and events, coordinate logistics, and certify attendance.
• Coordinate payment of honoraria, meetings, and events.
• Manage the annual budget.
• Communicate with stakeholders in a variety of ways (i.e., emails, newsletters, posters, online meetings, telephone contact, etc).
• Coordinate all aspects of national contests from promotion to awards.
• Create and distribute promotional material for activities.
• Certify all program activities performed by teachers and students.
• Recruit university student volunteer mentors and coordinate their engagement with high school students and teachers.
• Follow-up on all program activities according to stakeholder needs.
• Maintain databases in compliance with GDPR regulations.
• Foster collaboration among stakeholders within the scope of the programs.
• Represent the programs and the university at external conferences and meetings.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in both English and Italian is required.
• Ability to work at the micro level with a constant eye toward the macro level to foster interpersonal as well as institutional relationships.
• The ability to work in with a certain degree of flexibility and reliability (hours and projects).
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Office Suite, Google Workspace, Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or other graphic design software.
• Experience in Project Management and/or formal training.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in groups and take a leadership role as appropriate.
• Proactive and adaptable approach to problem-solving and managing unforeseen circumstances.
• Experience at the high school or university level in Italy and abroad.

All applicants must possess valid EU working documents in Italy. JCU cannot sponsor candidates for working visas in Italy for this position.

Please send your (ENGLISH only) CV and cover letter to [email protected] with subject line "Executive Assistant to the Office of the VP." The position will remain open until filled, with application review commencing immediately and priority given to applications received by September 14, 2026. The ideal candidate may begin employment as soon as possible. While we appreciate every application received, note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

In accordance with L. 68/99, we actively encourage applications from candidates belonging to protected categories and individuals with disabilities for this position.

John Cabot University, a regionally accredited American university in Rome, Italy, is an equal opportunity employer. The University prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or parental status, or disability in any of its policies, programs, and services.

John Cabot University, an accredited American university in Rome, seeks an IT Help Desk Technician to provide front-line, first-level support. Under the supervision of the IT Specialists, and as an integral part of a team of IT administration and support, the position entails direct contact with students, faculty, and staff in troubleshooting any IT issue that may arise on campus.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic individual with multitasking capabilities who is able to prioritize duties depending on the situation, and must be committed, kind, available, and able to interact in a cheerful, respectful, and professional way with professors, students, and fellow staff.

This is a full-time (38 hours/week), fully on-site, one-year term contract with the possibility of renewal. The gross annual salary for this position ranges from €21,500 to €23,400, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all lab equipment is functioning
• Install new computer hardware and software
• Troubleshoot computer, printer, hardware, and software problems
• Provide constant front-line (helpdesk) support to staff, faculty, and students, and backup support to IT personnel

Qualifications and Requirements

• Applicant must be native English speaker or fluent in both spoken and written English
• Knowledge of Italian preferred
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Mac client operating systems
• Working knowledge of computer hardware, Office 365, TCP/IP networking
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Ability and enthusiasm to learn and pick up new skills
• Work well under pressure and be able to adapt to a changing environment

All applicants must possess valid EU working documents in Italy. JCU cannot sponsor candidates for working visas in Italy for this position.

Please send your (ENGLISH only) CV and cover letter to [email protected] with subject line “IT Help Desk Technician.” The position will remain open until filled, with hiring set to begin immediately.

While we appreciate every application received, note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

In accordance with L. 68/99, we actively encourage applications from candidates belonging to protected categories and individuals with disabilities for this position.

John Cabot University, a regionally accredited American university in Rome, Italy, is an equal opportunity employer. The University prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or parental status, or disability in any of its policies, programs, and services.