Assistant Professor, Latin American & Lusophone Lit/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 candidate will teach within a 2/2 load and will also contribute to the Cinema and Media Studies program with an undergraduate course each year.

Required: PhD in hand by Sep 1, 2027; native proficiency in Portuguese, Spanish and English; shown excellence in research and teaching; active

Qualifications

• PhD in an appropriate discipline in hand by Sept 1, 2027.
• Native or near-native proficiency in Portuguese, Spanish and English.
• Research and teaching excellence expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach contemporary Latin American and Luso-Brazilian literature and film.
• Carry a 2/2 teaching load and teach one undergraduate course yearly in Cinema and Media Studies.
• Contribute to curriculum and elective offerings and departmental service.

Skills

Portuguese

Spanish

English

Education

PhD in relevant discipline

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 candidate will teach within a 2/2 load and will also contribute to the Cinema and Media Studies program with an undergraduate course each year.

Required: PhD in hand by Sep 1, 2027; native proficiency in Portuguese, Spanish and English; shown excellence in research and teaching; active