Lecturer in Italian Studies in Sydney

Full-time, continuing role based at the Camperdown Campus in the School of Languages and Cultures. An exciting opportunity to conduct research and deliver teaching in the Discipline of Italian Studies and the School of Languages and Cultures.

About the opportunity

Join the School of Languages and Cultures, within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. The Lecturer in Italian Studies position is open to a candidate capable of providing high-quality teaching, unit development, coordination, and high-quality research within the Discipline of Italian Studies. We particularly welcome applicants with expertise in Italian applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, or language pedagogy, while remaining open to candidates from across the field of Italian Studies, including modern and contemporary Italian literature and Italian social and cultural history. In all cases, applicants should demonstrate the capacity to contribute to teaching across a broad curriculum in Italian culture.

The candidate will also participate in the coordination and teaching of language units at all levels (beginner, intermediate, and advanced), contribute to the review and renewal of the language curriculum, and will take an active role in the supervision of Honours, Master's, and PhD students.

To be eligible for the position, applicants must hold a PhD in Italian Studies, or a related discipline, and have experience in teaching and research within higher education institutions. Applicants should have a strong record of research and academic publications in one or more areas of Italian Studies, demonstrable expertise in language teaching, and be willing to undertake organisational and administrative responsibilities within the Discipline of Italian Studies and the School of Languages and Cultures.

Reporting to the Head of School, your key responsibilities will be:

• Design and deliver high-quality teaching in Italian Studies and Italian language courses across all proficiency levels, including the integration of emerging technologies and AI in language education.
• Provide academic leadership and contribute to the effective administration of the Discipline.
• Collaborate across the Discipline, School, and related language and culture programs to support teaching and learning initiatives.
• Supervise Honours and postgraduate research students in Italian Studies.
• Maintain an active research profile through publications, grant funding applications, conferences, seminars, and public engagement.
• Foster engagement with the Italian community and contribute to School and Faculty governance, outreach, and promotional activities.

About you

We are seeking an exceptional Lecturer in Italian Studies. To be considered for this role, please address the following in your cover letter, by demonstrating:

• Your ability to teach across a broad range of topics in Italian Studies, and outline your approach to language pedagogy and curriculum renewal.
• The significance and impact of your current research, and provide a brief outline of your future research agenda.
• Your capacity as an innovative and creative academic who can strengthen and expand the program by developing and sustaining relationships with key stakeholders in Italian Studies.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Helen Efstathiou, Recruitment Consultant, Recruitment Operations on +61 2 8627 7137 or by email.

Applications Close: Sunday 15 November 2026 11:59 PM