Job Description

New York University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity, and accessibility that inform academic excellence. Employees in this organization are expected to contribute to diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty.

Italian Tutor (part-time, 15 hours a week in presence – Fall 2026, extensible to Spring 2027) – Responsibilities include, but are not limited to providing academic support to undergraduate Italian Language students and collaborate in the activities of the Italian Department and Office of Academic Services.

The Italian Tutor ensures equitable and inclusive treatment of students and other stakeholders at all times.

Principle Duties

• 75% Meet with Italian Language students by appointment to improve their knowledge and practice of the language, manage the appointment schedule
• 15% Assist the Language Coordinator with some aspects of the Program (e.g.: editing of quizzes and exams, organizing the Italian section of the library, translating from Italian into English)
• 10% Collaborate with the Office of Academic Support to organize and implement workshops and events aiming at improving the students’ knowledge of Italian culture and society.

Qualifications

Position Qualifications

Required Education

Degree in the field of language, linguistics, translations, etc or to be enrolled in at least in the last year of one the above mentioned degrees.

Required Certification/Other Qualifications

Candidates must have the unrestricted right to work and live in Florence prior to appointment.

Required Experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Level of knowledge of Italian: C2Level of knowledge of English: B2

Successful candidates must show evidence of their ability to legally work in Italy.

Preferred Education

Preferred Certification/Other Qualifications

Preferred Experience: Experience in Italian Language tutoring with international students

Additional Information

NYU is committed to providing a campus community that reflects and enacts the values of inclusion, diversity, belonging, and equity that inform academic excellence.

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

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