The Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics at the University of Cambridge is seeking to appoint a temporary full-time Teaching Associate (TA) in Medieval Italian Literature and Culture. The post is fixed term for 12 months to provide temporary cover pending the recruitment of a permanent member of staff. The Faculty commits to providing career development support and mentoring for the successful candidate.

At the undergraduate level, the TA would be required to contribute to teaching (lectures and supervision) and examination in Medieval  Italian Literature and Culture, and will make key contributions to some or all of the following co-taught papers:  IT1/A3, IT4, IT5, IT7, IT9 (for details see: https://www.mmll.cam.ac.uk/italian/undergraduates).

The TA would be expected to co-ordinate up to two of these papers and, if requested, to make a contribution to language teaching (depending on relevant skills). The post-holder will also, if requested, teach, supervise and examine relevant MPhil modules and dissertations in the field. The TA will contribute to the administration of activities in the Italian Section.

Candidates will have relevant teaching experience, hold a PhD in a relevant field and be able to demonstrate active, collegial engagement in research and administration. Fluent or near-fluent command of Italian and English is essential.

For your application to be considered please upload the following:

•  Covering letter

•  Curriculum vitae (that includes a list of publications and the names and addresses of two referees who are familiar with your work)

•  One writing sample (of anywhere between 6,000-10,000 words).

• References will be collected prior to the interview of short-listed candidates.

If you upload any additional documents that have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

It is expected that interviews will be conducted in Cambridge in early July, subject to change.

Please quote reference GM41980 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Application deadline: 26th June 2024

More details on the role are available here