Assistant Professor of Catalan and Spanish Studies

University of Michigan, Department of Romance Languages & Literatures; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, invites applications for the Ribas Family Early Career Professorship in Catalan and Romance Languages and Cultures. This tenure-track Assistant Professor position focuses on Catalan language, literature, and culture, with cross-coverage for Spanish curricula and broader Romance Studies.

The successful candidate will conduct research, teach at undergraduate and graduate levels, and contribute to program development; Ph.D. required by appointment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Catalan Studies or related field by the time of appointment.
• Fluency in Catalan and Spanish, with high competence in English.
• Evidence of scholarly excellence or exceptional promise and strong teaching record.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand Catalan language and culture offerings within the department.
• Contribute to the Spanish curriculum and cross-listed courses.
• Maintain a vigorous research agenda and publish in relevant fields.
• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students across programs.

Skills

Catalan language

Spanish language

Teaching

Education

PhD in Catalan Studies

PhD in Hispanic Studies

PhD in Romance Languages & Literatures

PhD in Comparative Literature

Job description

The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, invites applications for the Ribas Family Early Career Professorship in Catalan and Romance Languages and Cultures, a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. This endowed position will expand the Department's strengths in Romance languages, literatures, and cultures through a primary specialization in Catalan Studies, while contributing to the department's broader intellectual and curricular mission across the Romance languages.

We seek a dynamic scholar whose research and teaching engage Catalan language, literature, and culture in a broad and innovative manner. We especially welcome candidates whose work places Catalan Studies in conversation with one or more of the following: comparative and transnational approaches, Iberian Studies, Mediterranean Studies, migration and diaspora, race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, colonial and postcolonial studies, environmental humanities, media and visual culture, translation, multilingualism, and language and cultural contact. The historical period is open.

The successful candidate will maintain a vigorous research agenda and contribute to teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The position carries a primary responsibility for the development and expansion of the Department's offerings in Catalan language and culture and will also contribute regularly to the Spanish curriculum.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Catalan Studies, Hispanic Studies, Romance Languages and Literatures, Comparative Literature, or a related field by the time of appointment. Fluency in Catalan and Spanish, together with high competence in English, is required. Knowledge of or scholarly engagement with additional Romance languages and cultures is welcome but not required. Applicants should demonstrate evidence of scholarly excellence or exceptional promise and a strong commitment to effective undergraduate and graduate teaching.

This is a full-time, nine-month, university-year appointment covering the fall and winter terms, with an anticipated start date of August 25, 2027.

Employment will require a successful criminal background check and candidates must meet all degree requirements prior to the start date of the position. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For any questions, please contact the executive assistant, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, at [e-mail]. The deadline for submission is October 23, 2026.