Assistant Professor of Catalan and Spanish Studies

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor, Northern (MI, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Catalan and Spanish Studies in the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures. This tenure-track position focuses on Catalan language, literature, and culture, with contributions to the broader Romance Languages.

The successful candidate will pursue scholarly work, teach undergraduates and graduates, and participate in curriculum development.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. by time of appointment in Catalan Studies, Hispanic Studies, Romance Languages and Literatures, Comparative Literature, or related field.
• Fluency in Catalan and Spanish; strong command of English.
• Demonstrated scholarly excellence or exceptional promise; commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand Catalan language and culture offerings; contribute to the Spanish curriculum.
• Maintain a vigorous research agenda and contribute to undergraduate and graduate mentoring.
• Engage in teaching across undergraduate and graduate levels with a tenured-track expectation.

Skills

Catalan fluency

Spanish fluency

English proficiency

Education

Ph.D. in Catalan Studies, Hispanic Studies, Romance Languages and Literatures, Comparative Literature, or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor of Catalan and Spanish Studies

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Job Summary

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. 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.

Required Qualifications*

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.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

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Contact Information

For any questions, please contact the executive assistant, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, at [e-mail].

Application Deadline

The deadline for submission is October 23, 2026.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.