Teaching Positions at JCU

John Cabot University, an accredited American liberal arts university in Rome, Italy, invites applications for an open-rank (assistant or associate) full-time tenure-track faculty position in Computer Science.

We are seeking candidates with a Ph.D. in Computer Science, or in a closely related quantitative area, demonstrated excellence in teaching and research, and commitment to academic service. The area of specialization is open, but preference will be given to applicants with a background in application domains connected to the liberal arts tradition, with special attention paid to applicants with demonstrated interdisciplinary experience bridging technical, critical, and creative disciplines.

The initial appointment is for two years, with the possibility of tenure. Candidates should be fluent in English, which is the language of instruction, and possess valid EU working documents in Italy at time of application. Familiarity and experience with the American liberal arts educational tradition will be considered an advantage.

The successful candidate will be expected to start in the Fall semester of 2025. They will be expected to teach three courses per semester at various undergraduate levels in Computer Science, contribute to curriculum development, undertake research, and be an active member of the Department and University community.

Applicants should send 1) a cover letter addressing the candidate’s interest and fit for this position at an American liberal arts University in Rome; 2) an updated curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of teaching and research interests; 4) evidence of teaching excellence; 5) samples of recent research output. Materials should be sent as a single pdf file to [email protected]. 

Applicants should arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent separately to the same email address.

The application deadline is December 22, 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Inquiries about the position may be addressed to Professor Patrizio Angelini at [email protected].

John Cabot University, a regionally accredited American university in Rome, Italy, is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 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 (JCU) invites applications for a full-time visiting faculty position in Economics. The appointment is for one year, beginning September 2025, and with possibility of renewal.

We seek candidates with a Ph.D. in Economics who are specialized in finance, macroeconomics, banking, and capital markets and have demonstrated excellence in teaching and research, as well as a commitment to academic service. The ideal candidate should have familiarity and experience with the American liberal arts educational tradition, and be prepared to teach introductory courses as well as courses in their area of expertise. The teaching load is three courses per semester. Candidates are expected to be fluent in English, which is the language of instruction, and to have valid EU working documents in Italy.

Applicants should send:

• a cover letter addressing their interest and fit for teaching at an American liberal arts college in Rome;
• an updated curriculum vitae;
• a statement of teaching philosophy;
• evidence of teaching excellence;
• the names of three potential references.

Materials should be sent as a single pdf file to [email protected].

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

John Cabot University, a regionally accredited American university in Rome, Italy, is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 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.