Teaching Positions at JCU

John Cabot University, an accredited American liberal arts university in Rome, Italy, invites applications for an assistant or associate full-time tenure-track professor in Classical Studies.

A Ph.D. in Classics or an equivalent field is required. The area of specialization is open, but preference will be given to applicants with a Literature or Ancient History focus who can support and extend the University’s course offerings in these areas. The ability to teach Latin or Greek, experience in program development, training or experience in digital humanities, and familiarity with the American liberal arts educational tradition will also be considered advantages. 

Candidates should have demonstrated excellence in teaching and research and be committed to academic service and program development. They should also be fluent in English, the language of instruction and have permission to work in the European Union. 

The successful candidate will start in the Fall semester of 2023, with an initial appointment of two years and the possibility of tenure. They will be expected to teach three courses per semester at various undergraduate levels, to publish research, and to be an active member of the University community. 

To apply, applicants should submit: 1) a cover letter addressing their ability to support and expand the University’s Classical Studies program, and their fit for an American liberal arts university in Rome; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of teaching skills, experience, and interests; 4) evidence of teaching excellence; and 5) a statement of current and planned research. These materials should be sent in 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.

The deadline to submit applications is January 27, 2023. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Inquiries about the position may be addressed to Prof. Tom Bailey 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, an English language-based, American, regionally accredited four-year liberal arts college in Rome, Italy, seeks a full-time Communications and Media Studies professor for a two-year appointment with possibility for tenure. Level of appointment depends on the candidate’s background. 

The candidate should have a terminal degree, PhD and/or MFA, completed by the start date of September 1, 2023. They should be able to teach courses using critical and cultural studies approaches in one or more of the following: digital media, global media, media and cultural theory, film and television, visual culture, popular culture studies, and industry structure and practices. Priority will be given to applicants that demonstrate experience and strength in their ability to bridge teaching diverse core courses in the program and critical media practices in both the studies and the production curriculum, such as multimedia production and writing for the media (special consideration will be given for maker-scholars and expertise in sound arts). 

The ideal candidate will have experience teaching in a liberal arts U.S. university program. A strong commitment to teaching students from diverse cultural and national backgrounds and experience in working in a multicultural environment is also a requirement. 

Teaching load is six courses per year and administrative work is expected.  

The applicant must have permission to work in the EU.

John Cabot University 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. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups.  

Send CV, cover letter with teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching excellence, and 3 references by December 31, 2022 to: communicationsse[email protected] 

John Cabot University, an accredited American liberal arts university in Rome, Italy, invites applications for an open-rank full-time tenure-track faculty position in Economics and Finance, to begin end of August 2023. The initial appointment is for two years, with the possibility of tenure.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellent teaching in the context of a liberal arts education, scholarly activity, curriculum development, and service to the Department and the University.

We seek candidates with a Ph.D. in Economics or Finance. The area of specialization is open, but preference will be given to applicants with expertise in finance, financial markets, and quantitative methods. The successful candidate will be expected to teach introductory and advanced undergraduate-level courses (e.g., microeconomics, macroeconomics, finance) with a load of three courses per semester as well as to be an active member of the university community. The ideal candidate should have familiarity and experience with the American liberal arts educational tradition. Ability to teach graduate-level courses is an asset. Candidates are expected to be fluent in English, which is the language of instruction of the University, and to have permission to work in the EU.

Applicants should send 1) a cover letter addressing the candidate’s interest and fit for teaching at an American liberal arts college in Rome; 2) a statement describing the candidate’s teaching philosophy, interests and research agenda; 3) an updated curriculum vitae; 4) samples of recent research output; 5) evidence of teaching excellence. 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 January 15, 2023. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Inquiries about the position may be addressed to Prof. Francesco Ruscitti 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, an accredited American liberal arts university in Rome, Italy, invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions in Psychology (open rank), to begin August 2023. The initial appointment is for two years, with the possibility of tenure. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellent teaching in the context of a liberal arts education, scholarly activity that can ideally involve undergraduate students from different backgrounds, and service to the department and university. 

A Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field (i.e., Neuroscience) is required. The area of specialization is open, but preference will be given to applicants with a psychobiology or social/personality focus and with a strong quantitative background. The teaching load is 3 courses per semester and may include introductory courses (e.g., general psychology, statistics, research methods) as well as courses in the candidate's area of expertise. Candidates are expected to be fluent in English, which is the language of instruction, and to have permission to work in the EU.

Applicants should send 1) a cover letter expressing their interest and suitability for teaching at an American liberal arts college in Rome; 2) an updated curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests; 4) evidence of teaching excellence. 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 January 6, 2023. Applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Inquiries may be made to Professor Paola Castelli, Psychology Search Committee Chair, 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.