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Open Faculty positions

• Assistant Professor, Communication and Digital Media Program
• Adjunct Faculty: Social and Cultural Dimensions of Food and Eating
• Assistant Professor, Film Program
• Open Rank, Fine Arts Program
• Open Rank, Business Administration Program

Open Administrative positions

• Senior Financial Accountant
• IT Support Specialist

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, COMMUNICATION AND DIGITAL MEDIA PROGRAM

91直播 of Rome invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Communication and Digital Media program beginning in Fall 2025.

AUR鈥檚 well-established program currently offers a BA in Communication and Digital Media, along with minors. The person appointed will contribute to the program's further growth by working closely with the program director to update the curriculum, teach and mentor students, and raise the program鈥檚 academic profile through an active program of scholarship and research or creative output.

The deadline for applications is December 1, 2024.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Communication, Media Studies, or a closely related field
• Record of scholarly output
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level in an American university context
• A strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level in a small-class environment with active learning techniques
• Ability to contribute courses at the introductory level, core courses in our major, and electives in area of expertise
• Ability to mentor students
• Knowledge of course instructional technologies and online course management systems such as Canvas
• Excellent oral and written English

Desirable Characteristics:

• Expertise in the areas of global media, intercultural communication, and grassroots media practices
• Experience with active and experiential learning

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate courses in communication and digital media at all levels
• Carry a nominal course load of six courses (18 credits) per year
• Engage in service to the department and the university, for example, by contributing to program development and serving on committees
• Advise and mentor students
• Collaborate with faculty and students on initiatives that enhance the academic and cultural environment of the university
• Develop and sustain an active research agenda that leads to publications in high-impact scholarly journals

The successful candidate will:

• Collaborate with the program director in the development of an innovative, state-of-the-art program and curriculum (e.g., cooperate in joint degree programs with other departments, creation of new courses, field trips)
• Attract resources (e.g., visiting professors, partnerships with companies, fundraising)
• Engage in networking activity in Rome, Italy, and Europe
• Organize and promote the program and its activities in coordination with the program director (e.g., admissions events, seminars, conferences, end-of-semester exhibitions, and occasional shows)

Application & Procedure

Applicants should submit in PDF format听to听applications@aur.edu: a letter of application responding to the responsibilities and desired characteristics above, detailing their teaching and scholarly/creative experience; an up-to-date CV; and the names of three听references to be contacted should the candidate proceed to the interview stage. Include 鈥�HR 9_24 CDM听鈥� and the candidate's full name in the subject field.

First-round candidates will be interviewed remotely. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview in Rome.

Employment details

LEVEL: Assistant Professor
START DATE: August 2025
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 1 December 2024
SALARY: Competitive with the local market

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, FILM PROGRAM听

91直播 of Rome invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Film Program beginning in Fall 2025.听听

AUR鈥檚 well-established program currently offers a BA in Film and a minor. The Program in Film is a generalist filmmaking program strongly anchored within a liberal-arts paradigm. Its unique curriculum utilizes a student-centered and project-based pedagogy. The person appointed will contribute to the further growth of the program by working closely with the program director to update the curriculum, teach and mentor students, and raise the program鈥檚 academic profile through an active program of scholarship and research or creative output.听听

The deadline for applications is December 1st, 2024.听

Requirements:

• MFA or terminal degree in Film听
• Knowledge and experience in writing, shooting, and editing film projects听
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level听
• Ability to mentor students听
• A strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level in a small-class environment with active learning techniques听
• Ability to contribute courses at the introductory level, core courses and electives in production and/or post-production听
• A commitment to continual course and curriculum development and improvement听
• Record of creative output听
• Excellent oral and written English听
• Working proficiency with Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve software听

Responsibilities:听

• Teach undergraduate courses in film at all levels, specifically in the areas of non-fiction filmmaking, experimental filmmaking, sound for film, or screenwriting听
• Carry a nominal course load of six courses (18 credits) per year听
• Engage in service to the department and the university, for example, by contributing to program development and serving on committees听
• Advise and mentor students, including advising senior capstone projects听
• Collaborate with faculty and students on initiatives that enhance the academic and cultural environment of the university听
• Continue to produce creative film work听

Desirable characteristics:听

• Experience with (and contacts in) the Italian/European film industry in order to interface our program and students with the local/European industry, including the various funding and distribution structures听
• Experience in fund-raising or obtaining grants听

The successful candidate will:听听

• Collaborate with the program director in the development of an innovative, state-of-the-art program and curriculum (e.g., cooperate in joint degree programs with other departments, creation of new courses, field trips)
• Attract resources (e.g., visiting professors, partnerships with companies, fundraising)听听
• Organize and promote the program and its activities in coordination with the program director (e.g., seminars, conferences, and end-of-semester events, and occasional shows)听

About AUR听

91直播 of Rome (AUR) is located in Rome, Italy, and has been providing an American liberal arts education to students from all over the world seeking a unique and extraordinary educational experience since 1969. It is the oldest American degree-granting institution in Rome and currently offers 10 Bachelor's degrees and 3 Master's degrees. All programs are taught in English.听

AUR is a small, regionally accredited, internationally recognized liberal arts college offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs of the highest quality to students from all over the world. It is a first-choice university for degree students seeking an international learning experience through well-established programs and as a destination for study-abroad students. AUR prepares students to live and work across cultures as skilled and knowledgeable citizens of an interconnected and rapidly changing world.听

Application & Procedure听

Applications should be sent to听applications@aur.edu. Include, in PDF format, a letter of application responding to the responsibilities and desired characteristics above and detailing relevant teaching and scholarly/creative experience; an up-to-date CV; a link to a portfolio of their work as links or documents; a portfolio of student work describing the context (class, project goals or outcomes); and the names of three references to be contacted should the candidate proceed to the interview stage. Include 鈥�HR 10_24 FILM鈥� and the candidate's full name in the subject field.听听

First-round candidates will be interviewed remotely. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview in Rome.听

Employment details听

LEVEL: Assistant Professor听
START DATE: August 2025听
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 1 December 2024听
SALARY: Competitive with local market听

NOTE: Employment conditional on having or obtaining Italian working papers听

OPEN RANK, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM

91直播 of Rome invites applications for an Open Rank position in the Business Administration program, beginning Fall 2025.鈥�

AUR鈥檚 well-established program currently offers a BS in Business Administration and another in Travel and Tourism Management, with concentrations in Economics, Finance, Marketing, and Social Marketing. The person appointed will contribute to the further growth of the program by working closely with the program director to update the curriculum, teach and mentor students, and raise the program鈥檚 academic profile through an active program of scholarship and research.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Business Administration or related field; or Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA).
• Experience teaching in an American university context.
• Administrative experience in an academic setting.
• Record of scholarly research and publication.
• Familiarity with course instructional technologies and online course management systems.
• A strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level in a small-class environment with active learning techniques.
• Excellent oral and written English.

Desirable Characteristics:

• Professional business experience.
• Experience in an American liberal-arts environment.
• International experience.
• Area of specialization that complements existing strengths in the faculty, for example:
  -听Strategic Business Management
  -听Organizational Behavior/Theory
  -听Entrepreneurship; Start-up Design and Innovation
  -听Business Ethics; Corporate Social Responsibility听
  -听Marketing and Digital Marketing

Responsibilities:

• Teach courses in the core and among program electives.
• Advise and monitor the progress of students; advise student clubs related to the discipline.
• Serve the University through membership on committees and other normal faculty functions.
• Maintain and pursue active research and/or professional agenda.
• Contribute to the development of an innovative, state-of-the-art program and curriculum.
• Eventually serve in rotation as Program Director.
• Contribute to the organization and promotion of the program and its activities (e.g., seminars, conferences and publications).
• Show capacity, knowledge, and/or willingness to attract resources (e.g., visiting professors; partnerships with companies; fundraising) engaging in networking activity in Rome, Italy, and Europe.

About AUR
91直播 of Rome (AUR) is located in Rome, Italy, and since 1969 has provided an American liberal arts education to students from all over the world seeking a unique and extraordinary educational experience. It is the oldest American degree-granting institution in Rome, and currently offers 10 Bachelor degrees and 3 Master degrees. All programs are taught in English.
AUR is a small, regionally accredited, internationally recognized liberal arts college offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs of the highest quality to students from all over the world. It is a first-choice university for degree students seeking an international learning experience through well-established programs and as a destination for study-abroad students. AUR prepares students to live and work across cultures as skilled and knowledgeable citizens of an interconnected and rapidly changing world.听

Application & Procedure
Applicants should submit in PDF format to applications@aur.edu听a letter of application responding to the responsibilities and desired characteristics above and detailing their teaching and scholarly/creative experience; an up-to-date CV; and the names of three references to be contacted should the candidate proceed to the interview stage.

Include 鈥淗R13-2024 Business鈥� and the candidate's full name in the subject field.

First-round candidates will be interviewed remotely. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview in Rome.

Employment details
LEVEL: Open rank.
START DATE: August 2025
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 1 December 2024
SALARY: Competitive with local market and commensurate with rank.

91直播 of Rome is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education, and candidates of all genders are welcome to apply.

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Open Administrative positions

SENIOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

Purpose of the Job and Main Responsibilities:

The Senior Financial Accountant assists the University Finance Team in preparing and providing financial & management accounting of all aspects of the University finances.
The Senior Financial Accountant will be working as part of the Finance team.

The financial accountant's duties and tasks are expected to include:

Management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting

• Prepare monthly accruals, prepayments, and other ad hoc journals
• Assisting with the preparation and production of timely, accurate monthly
• management accounts, supporting analysis, and variance reports
• Provide budget holders with financial information that meets their needs
• Assist with the collection and collation of information and data to assist with the preparation of the annual budget and forecast projections
• Prepare restricted funds statements, reconciliations, and variance reports

Financial Statements and regulatory reporting

• Assist with the year-end routines and help with the preparation of the financial statements and year-end closing accounts activities
• This will include liaison with the external auditors during the year-end processes
• Assist with quarterly analysis and reporting

Accounts Receivables (Student Billings)

• Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, prepare student billing, including generating invoice statements
• Liaise with students and parents (University clients) regarding invoice outstanding, payment due, and payment plan requests
• Checking credits: Ensuring any credits, such as refunds or discounts, are correctly applied to the correct invoice
• Investigating any differences between the amounts on the invoices, credits, and actual payments

Financial transactions and cash flow

• Process and record payments from US bank to the University.
• Ensure the payments are documented and fully reconciled
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in accounting, billing, or finance-related roles.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Familiar with accounting software packages (e.g., Dynamics 365 Business Central) and Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Excel).
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively handle inquiries and collaborate with various departments.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English is mandatory
• Previous experience in the education sector is highly desirable

Application & Procedure

Applications should be sent to applications@aur.edu and must include 鈥�HR 14_24 Finance" and the candidate's full name in the subject field. Supporting documents, detailed below, are required in pdf format

• Motivation letter of application:
• An up-to-date CV;

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IT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

The Position
The IT Support Specialist will work with the Computer Services Team. They will be primarily responsible for providing general computer and IT assistance to computer system users. They will provide 1^st听and 2^nd听level support to troubleshoot and identify solutions for client-side hardware and software support requests. The IT Support Specialist will also be responsible for supporting and maintaining instructional AV equipment and servicing the various computer labs on campus.听

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and oversee the operating order of AUR鈥檚 Windows Desktop Computers and Laptops. This entails onboarding new devices, installing and managing applications, and overseeing updates and security patches.听
• Provide computer and general IT support to end users (faculty, staff, and students).
• Manage the IT stockroom and inventory system for instructional and administrative equipment. Ensuring that the system reflects equipment availability and loans.听
• Manage AUR鈥檚 printing and photocopying system by providing 1^st听level support to all copiers and printers on campus, updating drivers when needed, and troubleshooting printing issues. When required, liaise with vendor for 2^nd听level support.听
• Create and maintain procedures for checking in and out of instructional equipment
• Maintain and service audio/visual and digital equipment located in the various AUR buildings, hosting classrooms and auditorium. Ensure that faculty classroom听needs are met.听
• Provide assistance in the use of all audio/visual equipment for university special events. This requires supporting the special lecture series which are frequently scheduled in the evening.听
• Engaging as an active member of the Computer Services team by assisting colleagues as needed.听

Required Qualifications:

• High-level IT skill set and advanced knowledge of Windows systems (operating systems, Microsoft 365, Identity, In-tune, SharePoint, and Office applications). Must be autonomous in providing 1^st听and 2^nd-level support
• Working knowledge of Active Directory, Azure AD, Microsoft GPOs, and basic networking concepts.听
• At least 3 years proven work experience in a similar IT role.
• Competency in the use of audio/visual and instructional equipment (familiarity with system amplifiers, de-embedders, audio mixers, and HDMI technology is desired but not required).
• Strong problem-solving skills, be able to engage in independent study of solutions to problems.
• Be flexible with their working schedule to cover evening events when required.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex IT-related issues to non-IT users.
• Advanced spoken English, he/she must be able to converse with native speakers.
• Demonstrated ability to work across cultures, value differences, and have an inclusive approach.听

Application & Procedure

Applications MUST be sent to applications@aur.edu and MUST include 鈥�HR 15_24 IT Support Specialist" and the candidate's full name in the subject field.听
Supporting documents, detailed below, are required in pdf format:

• Motivation letter of application:

• An up-to-date CV;

Further details

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Ongoing until the position is filled听
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PRIVACY POLICY G.D.P.R. 679/2016
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Pursuant to Art. 13 of Legislative Decree no. 196/2003 and Art. 13 and 14 of EU Regulation 2016/679
91直播 of Rome, with registered office in Rome, at Via Pietro Roselli n. 4, as Data Controller, pursuant to Articles 4 and 28 of Legislative Decree no. 196/2003 (hereinafter, the 鈥淧rivacy Act鈥�) and Articles 4, 7, and 24 of EU Regulation 2016/679 regarding the protection of personal data for natural persons (hereinafter, 鈥淓U Regulation鈥�). Please be advised that pursuant to Art. 13 of the Privacy Act, and Art. 13 and 14 of the EU Regulation, we are the Data Controller for your persona data. As such, we shall process your data for the purposes, and using the methods indicated herein, in compliance with the aforementioned laws and regulations, as well as the principles of lawfulness, ethics, minimization, integrity, transparency, accountability, and the duties of confidentiality to which the undersigned University is bound, in order to provide the utmost protection to your privacy.

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