Assistant Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies

Lehigh University Modern Languages and Literatures; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies with a specialty in 20th and 21st century Peninsular literature and culture. Ph.D. in Spanish or related field required by start date, plus at least one year of college-level teaching experience in the US.

Native or near-native Spanish proficiency is essential. The successful candidate will join the Modern Languages and Literatures department and teach a broad range of undergraduate

Qualifications

• Earned 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, including graduate fellowships.
• Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of language, literature, and culture courses to undergraduates.
• Contribute significant scholarship to the field and participate in departmental, college, and university service.
• Maintain a teaching load of two courses per semester.

Skills

Spanish proficiency

Teaching experience (US institutions)

Education

Ph.D. in Spanish or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies

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.

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.

The successful candidate will join a faculty in the MLL department that has a strong commitment to research and teaching. The candidate 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.

For full consideration, applications should be received by October 30, 2026. Applicants should submit their materials at https://apply.interfolio.com/192443. Candidates should submit the following materials:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement that describes past scholarly contributions and future research directions
• Teaching statement that describes instructional philosophy and courses that the candidate would want to teach or develop
• A statement on contributions to Lehigh's Principles of Our Equitable Community that describes how your experiences, knowledge, and skills prepare you to effectively contribute to a learning and research community that holds these principles at its core (the Lehigh ADVANCE Center's guide for understanding and preparing such statements is available here)
• Three letters of recommendation will be requested following the first round of evaluation

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

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.