Assistant Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies

Todoele; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh University’s 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 teach a range of language, literature, and culture courses to undergraduates, contribute to interdisciplinary programs, and participate in departmental and university

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Spanish or closely related field by date of employment.
• At least one year of college-level teaching in US institutions.
• Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish.
• Research statement describing past contributions and future directions.
• Teaching statement describing courses to teach or develop.
• Statement on contributions to Lehigh's Equitable Community.

Responsibilities

• Teach a wide range of language, literature, and culture courses to undergraduates.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service.
• Contribute scholarly research and leadership within interdisciplinary programs.

Skills

Ph.D. in Spanish

Teaching experience

Spanish proficiency

Research plans

Education

Ph.D. in Spanish or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Lehigh University 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. 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 the department participate in interdisciplinary programs, such as Global Studies, Latin American and Latino Studies, and Film and Documentary Studies, among others.

• Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. in Spanish or a 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.
• 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.

Three letters of recommendation will be requested following the first round of evaluation. For full consideration, applications should be received by October 30, 2026.

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