Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Latino / Latina / Latinx Studies in the US South

Todoele; Latina; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A prestigious university in the US is seeking a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Latino/Latina/Latinx Studies. The successful applicant will teach courses in Spanish and English, focusing on migration narratives and cultural impacts. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. by August 2026 and have teaching experience. Applications are open until November 2, 2025.

Competenze

• Ph.D. required by August 16, 2026.
• At least four semesters of teaching experience required.
• Applicants must have strong research and teaching interests.

Mansioni

• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs of Spanish.
• Teach two courses per semester in Spanish and English.
• Engage with topics of migration, cultural practices, and heritage.

Conoscenze

Native or near-native command of Spanish

Native or near-native command of English

Experience teaching at the college level

Formazione

Ph.D. in Spanish or related field by August 16, 2026

Descrizione del lavoro

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Latino / Latina / Latinx Studies in the US South

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

The faculty of the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 16, 2026. We are seeking a scholar with a well-defined interdisciplinary research agenda that examines the diverse linguistic repertoires, literary traditions, histories, and cultural expressions of Spanish-speaking communities in the US South, with an emphasis on (im)migrant narratives and cultural practices shaped by Latin American, Caribbean, and Indigenous heritages. We welcome applicants whose work addresses contemporary topics related to migration, borderlands, Spanish as a heritage language in the United States, and the cultural impact of Hispanic immigrants in the US South.

Desired Start Date

08 / 16 / 2026

• The position requires that candidates hold a Ph.D. in Spanish or a related field by August 16, 2026.
• Additionally, they should have at least four semesters of experience teaching at the college level, either as the instructor of record or as a graduate teaching assistant.
• Candidates must also possess a native or near-native command of both Spanish and English.
• The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to both the graduate and undergraduate programs in Spanish, as well as to the Southern Studies minor.
• The tenure home will be the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures. Teaching responsibilities will include two courses per semester, covering a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate courses in both Spanish and English.

All applicants must apply online at USCJobs at . Applications must include : (1) a cover letter that describes their research and teaching interests, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and email addresses of 3 references. The Search Committee will solicit letters of recommendation upon the identification of finalists for the position.

The application for this position will remain open through November 2nd, 2025 .

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