Assistant Professor, Contemporary LATAM & Lusophone Film

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of contemporary Latin American and Luso-Brazilian literature and film in the Department of Romance Studies. The appointee will teach a 2/2 load and one undergraduate Cinema and Media Studies course per year, and contribute to the program's curriculum and electives.

We especially welcome candidates whose research and pedagogy are transnational in scope and who can teach courses in Portuguese, Spanish,

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline by Sept 1, 2027.
• Native or near-native proficiency in Portuguese, Spanish, and English.
• Strong research and teaching record in Latin American or Luso-Brazilian studies.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 2/2 load and one undergrad Cinema and Media Studies course annually.
• Contribute to the program's curriculum and electives.

Skills

Transnational research

Cinema & Media Studies

Teaching excellence

Portuguese language

Spanish language

English language

Education

PhD by Sep 2027

Job description

Boston University invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of contemporary Latin American and Luso-Brazilian literature and film in the Department of Romance Studies. The appointee will teach a 2/2 load and one undergraduate Cinema and Media Studies course per year, and contribute to the program's curriculum and electives.

We especially welcome candidates whose research and pedagogy are transnational in scope and who can teach courses in Portuguese, Spanish,