Assistant Professor of Spanish

Boston University Romance Studies; Boston (MA); Sur place; USD 94 000 - 104 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Boston University invites applications for a faculty position in contemporary Latin American and Luso-Brazilian literature and film. The successful candidate will handle a 2/2 teaching load and teach one undergraduate course per year in the Cinema and Media Studies program, contributing to its curriculum and electives.

Proficiency in Portuguese, Spanish, and English is expected, with research and teaching of transnational scope.

Qualifications

• PhD in an appropriate discipline in hand by Sep 1, 2027.
• Demonstrated interest in Cinema and Media Studies.
• Excellence in research and teaching.

Responsabilités

• Teach with a 2/2 load and teach one undergraduate course per year in Cinema and Media Studies.
• Contribute to the program curriculum and elective offerings.

Connaissances

PhD

Research

Teaching

Multilingual (Portuguese, Spanish, or/

Formation

PhD in a relevant discipline

Description du poste

Position Overview

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. As part of a 2/2 teaching load, candidates will also be expected to teach one undergraduate course per year in the Cinema and Media Studies program and contribute to its curriculum and elective offerings. We are especially interested in candidates whose research and pedagogy are transnational in scope and who are able to teach courses in Portuguese, Spanish, and English.

Requirements

Requirements include a PhD in an appropriate discipline in hand by September 1, 2027; a demonstrated interest in Cinema and Media Studies; excellence in research and teaching; native or near-native proficiency in Portuguese, Spanish, and English. Candidates should also be prepared to contribute actively to departmental service and university initiatives focused on enhancing student engagement. The starting salary for this position will be $94,000 to $104,000.

Contact

Inquiries about the position may be directed to Michael Williams, Department of Romance Studies, [e-mail].

Values

Since its founding in 1839, Boston University has embraced a mission of openness and access, becoming one of the first universities in the nation to welcome all students of ability regardless of race, gender, or creed. That tradition shapes our enduring commitment to academic freedom, free inquiry, and the robust exchange of ideas. Please visit https://www.bu.edu/values/ to learn more about our shared values.

Our Expectations

We seek scholars who will contribute to our community of teachers and researchers through excellence in innovative scholarship, engaged teaching, and participation in the intellectual life of the University. Boston University provides an environment where faculty and students work together across disciplines, perspectives, and experiences to advance knowledge and address society’s most pressing challenges.

Equal Opportunity

Boston University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Retaliation is also prohibited. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Under Massachusetts law, we may not require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Background Check

Boston University, consistent with the AAU’s Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment, conducts background checks for final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. As part of this process, we ask current and past employers of the last seven years whether there has been a substantiated finding of sexual misconduct under their policies. To move forward, final candidates must complete and sign an “Authorization to Release Information” form after receiving an offer to enable this background check.