Assistant Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies

Lehigh University; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies with a specialization in 20th and 21st Century Spanish Peninsular literature and culture, starting July 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will teach courses across language, literature, and culture for undergraduates and contribute to the department and university through research and service.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Spanish or closely related field by the date of employment.
• At least one year of teaching experience in US institutions at the college level.
• Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Teach a wide range of language, literature, and culture courses to undergraduates.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service.
• Maintain a teaching load of two courses per semester.
• Engage with interdisciplinary programs such as Global Studies, Latin American and Latino Studies, and Film and Documentary Studies.

Skills

Native Spanish

US teaching experience

Education

Ph.D. in Spanish or closely related field

Job description

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies with a specialization in 20th and 21st Century Spanish Peninsular literature and culture, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will join a faculty in the MLL department that has a strong commitment to research and teaching. Thecandidate should be able to contribute significant scholarship to their field and teach a wide range of language, literature, and culture courses to undergraduates, as well as participate in departmental, college, and university service.Teaching load is two courses per semester.

The department of Modern Languages and Literatures consists of a diverse group of students, staff, and faculty, and places a strong emphasis on inclusion and belonging in teaching and scholarship.Faculty members in our department participate in interdisciplinary programs, such as Global Studies, Latin American and Latino Studies, and Film and Documentary Studies, among others.

Founded in 1865, Lehigh University has combined outstanding academic and learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research. Recognized among the nation's highly ranked research universities, Lehigh offers a rigorous academic community for over 7,500 students. Lehigh University has some 5,800 undergraduates, 1,800 graduate students, and nearly 600 full-time faculty members. Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA, a vibrant and historic area. Over 840,000 people live in the Lehigh Valley, which is in close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia.

Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or familial status, national origin (including shared ancestry), pregnancy or related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Lehigh University is committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse academic community and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to this mission. Lehigh University provides competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including domestic partner benefits, and supports faculty members’ work/life balance.

Qualifications

Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. in Spanish or a closely related field by the date of employment. The candidate must have at least one year of teaching experience in US institutions at the college level, including graduate fellowships. Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish is required.

Any inquiries regarding this search should be directed to Prof. Matthew Bush, Chair of the search committee, at [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or familial status, national origin (including shared ancestry), pregnancy or related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Lehigh University is committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse academic community and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to this mission. Lehigh University provides competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including domestic partner benefits, and supports faculty members’work/life balance