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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 Ph.D. or terminal degree in their area of study with the exception of language and professional courses. Preference will be given to candidates with terminal degrees (PhDs or their equivalents) and teaching experience within a student-centered learning environment.
The following areas are currently being reviewed:
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 (JCU) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Economics and Finance (Assistant or Associate level), to begin end of August 2026. The initial appointment is for two years, with possibility of renewal.
We seek candidates with a Ph.D. in Economics or Finance who have demonstrated excellence in teaching and research and a commitment to institutional and community service. The subfield is open, with a preference for candidates with expertise in finance, macroeconomics, financial institutions, and capital markets. 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:
Applicants should send evidence of ongoing research, e.g., one or two writing samples demonstrating research potential in the field of specialization. Applicants should also arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent separately to the same email address.
Materials should be sent as a single pdf file to [email protected].
Review of applications will begin December 20 and continue until the positions are filled. Applications received before January 5 will receive full consideration.
Inquiries about the position may be addressed to Prof. Sergio Scicchitano ([email protected]).
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 (JCU), an accredited American liberal arts university based in Rome (Italy), invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in International Law (preferably at the Assistant level). The initial appointment is for two years, with the possibility of tenure and the successful candidate is expected to join the Department of Political Science and International Affairs, beginning in August 2026.
Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. in Political Science, International Relations, Law or related discipline and academic experience in International Law or related areas, demonstrated excellence in teaching, a thriving research agenda, and commitment to academic service. Special consideration will be given to candidates with expertise in International Security and Cybersecurity, Environmental Law and Politics, International Economic Law, or International Criminal Law.
The ideal candidate should have familiarity and experience with the American liberal arts educational tradition and be prepared to teach core undergraduate and graduate 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 possess valid EU working documents in Italy at the time of application. Successful candidates should demonstrate dedication to excellence in teaching and mentoring, scholarly activity, and a serious commitment to university, departmental, and community service.
Applications shall include:
Materials shall be sent as a single pdf file to [email protected]. Applicants shall also arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent separately to the same email address.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled, with the final deadline for sending applications being 20 January 2026. Due to the high number of applications that will likely be received, only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Inquiries about the position may be addressed to Prof. Silvia Scarpa ([email protected]).
John Cabot University, an accredited American liberal arts 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 (JCU), an accredited American liberal arts university based in Rome (Italy), invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in International Relations and/or Comparative Politics (preferably at the Assistant level). The initial appointment is for two years, with the possibility of tenure and the successful candidate is expected to join the Department of Political Science and International Affairs, beginning in August 2026.
Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD and academic experience in Political Science, International Relations or related discipline, demonstrated excellence in teaching, a thriving research agenda, and commitment to academic service. Special consideration will be given to candidates with expertise in the areas of International Security, European Politics, Environmental Politics, or the study of Democracy.
The ideal candidate should have familiarity and experience with the American liberal arts educational tradition and be prepared to teach core undergraduate and graduate 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 possess valid EU working documents in Italy at the time of application. Successful candidates should demonstrate dedication to excellence in teaching and mentoring, scholarly activity, and a serious commitment to university, departmental, and community service.
Applications shall include:
Materials shall be sent as a single pdf file to [email protected]. Applicants shall also arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent separately to the same email address.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled, with the final deadline for sending applications being 20 January 2026. Due to the high number of applications that will likely be received, only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Inquiries about the position may be addressed to Prof. Silvia Scarpa ([email protected]).
John Cabot University, an accredited American liberal arts 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 (JCU), an accredited American liberal arts university in Rome, Italy, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Literatures in English (Assistant or Associate level), to begin in August 2026. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in English Literature, and special consideration will be given to those with an MFA in creative writing. Familiarity and experience with the American liberal arts educational tradition will be considered an advantage.
Candidates are expected to be fluent in English, which is the language of instruction, and to possess valid EU working documents in Italy at time of application. The initial appointment is for two years, with the possibility of tenure.
We seek someone to join a solid department with a central role in the liberal arts curriculum, committed to promoting an inclusive academic environment where every student can thrive. Successful candidates should demonstrate dedication to excellence in teaching and mentoring, scholarly activity, and commitment to university, departmental, and community service. The ideal candidate will be prepared to teach introductory courses (e.g., literary surveys, genre courses) and contribute to the development of the major. The teaching load is three courses per semester. Successful candidates with the MFA qualification will be expected to serve in a leadership role for JCU’s Institute for Creative Writing and Literary Translation.
Applicants should send:
Materials should be sent as a single pdf file to [email protected]. Applicants should also arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent separately to the same email address.
Review of applications will begin December 20 and continue until the positions are filled. Applications received before January 5 will receive full consideration.
Inquiries about the position may be addressed to Dr. Alessandra Grego ([email protected]).
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, a regionally accredited American university in Rome, is searching for candidates to be posted on teamed assignments as ASL Interpreters. As an American Sign Language Interpreter, you will provide professional working proficient interpreting services in English, both live and on video (when needed), in various settings at John Cabot University, mostly in a classroom setting. The ideal candidates will demonstrate knowledge of a number of specialized skills. We are looking to create a team of ASL professionals, and therefore are looking for a minimum of two qualified candidates.
Certification of RID is required. Candidates must also have at least one of the following interpreting certifications at time of hire: CSC, CI&CT, NAD IV or V, NIC.
Note that this position requires a Partita IVA, and that all applicants must possess valid EU working documents in Italy. JCU cannot sponsor candidates for working visas in Italy for this position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Specialized Skills
Requirements
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 the subject line "ASL Interpreter." While we appreciate every application received, note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Position will remain open until filled.
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, a regionally accredited American university in Rome, Italy is currently looking for a full-time Program Coordinator for the N.U.in Italy program. The N.U.in Italy Program, administered by the Global Experience Office (GEO) at Northeastern University in Boston, is a unique opportunity for freshmen accepted to Northeastern University to study at John Cabot University during the Fall semester and enter Northeastern University in the Spring. Students embark on an exciting start to their academic journey at John Cabot University (JCU) in Rome, which provides academic courses to participants, while N.U.in on-site staff provide on-site leadership and support services in collaboration with John Cabot University staff and Northeastern staff.
The Program Coordinator is central to the support and leadership of the N.U.in Program in Rome. Each coordinator on the team is responsible for a group of approximately 30 students. The Program Coordinator acts as a point of reference and helps students navigate their first semester at university, from orientation at JCU to how to access services on and off campus to accompanying students to the hospital when necessary.
This position also requires on-call and crisis management duties outside of office hours, meaning the N.U.in Italy Program Coordinator position is not a set 9-5 job. This offers a certain amount of flexibility, guaranteed respite and wellbeing checks to staff overseen by the Program Manager.
The N.U.in Italy Program Coordinators live on-site when they are on-call for the entire duration of the semester, in the JCU student Residences, alongside the students they manage, but sharing with other N.U.in staff.
Overseen by the N.U.in Program Manager and Assistant Program Manager, the N.U.in Italy Program Coordinator is given full training prior to the arrival of students by both Northeastern and JCU leadership.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications and Requirements
Why apply for this position?
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 “N.U.in Italy Program Coordinator.” The position will remain open until filled, with application review commencing immediately and priority given to applications received by April 17, 2026.
The N.U.in Italy Coordinator contract will start in approximately mid-July and end on December 16, 2026. Paid vacation for a minimum of 7 days will take place in August 2026.
While it is in our interest to be as specific as possible, all dates are under review at this time can be subject to change. Furthermore, 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 a Payroll Office Assistant who will work closely with the Payroll Manager and the other members of the team to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of employee salaries. The Payroll Office Assistant will draft employment contracts, welcome and onboard new employees, ensure detailed data entry, and support the accurate processing of timesheets. The role also includes maintaining and updating highly confidential personnel records, requiring strong professionalism, discretion, and integrity in handling sensitive information. The Payroll Office Assistant must also demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong competence in Time & Attendance software, and continuous monitoring of compliance with labor laws.
The ideal candidate is eager to learn, a reliable team player with a service-oriented attitude, and someone who genuinely enjoys working with people. As skills deepen and responsibilities grow, a Payroll Office Assistant may become eligible for increased responsibilities or future opportunities within the Payroll Office, depending on departmental and institutional needs.
This is a full-time (38 hours/week), fully on-site, one-year term contract with the possibility of renewal.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications and Requirements
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 “Payroll Office Assistant.” 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.
John Cabot University, a regionally accredited American university in Rome, is seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and self-motivated candidate to fill the position of Residence Director (RD) to join the Residential Life staff in the Dean of Students office. The RD is a professional member of the team whose main duty is to foster a safe and comfortable living environment for students and to promote engagement with the larger community. They are responsible for living onsite in one of JCU’s residences and responding to student emergencies during evening and weekend hours when on call. While a full-time position, the RD role is not a traditional office-hours job, providing a flexible schedule, with limited office hours and a rotating on-call schedule on evenings and weekends. This is a 12-month term contract, with the possibility of renewal, a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and private accommodation in one of JCU’s residences.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications and Skills
All applicants must possess valid EU working documents in Italy at time of application. 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 “Residence Director.” The position will remain open until filled, with application review commencing immediately and priority given to applications received by February 16th. The ideal candidate will begin employment as soon as possible.
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, is seeking a dynamic and motivated Web Communications Assistant to join our team and contribute to the enhancement of our digital presence. The assistant's main responsibility will be to support the Director of Web Communications and the Webmaster in the day-to-day maintenance and updating of the JCU website.
This is a full-time (38 hours/week), fully on-site, one-year term contract, with the possibility of renewal.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications and Requirements
Preferred
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 “Web Communications Assistant.” 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.
