Asst Professor, Spanish & Portuguese: Afro-Indigenous Lit

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time Off

Tuition waivers for employees and/or

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Spanish & Portuguese focused on Afro-Hispanic or Indigenous literatures and cultural production from the 19th to 21st centuries. The position includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and pursuing an independent research program.

Requirements include a Ph.D. in Spanish or related field, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a firm commitment to mentorship.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Spanish or related field.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and commitment to student mentorship.
• Proficiency in Spanish and English; Portuguese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Spanish & Portuguese.
• Establish and maintain an independent research program.
• Provide service to the department, college, and the profession.

Skills

Proficiency in Spanish

Proficiency in English

Portuguese a plus

Education

Ph.D. in Spanish or related field

Job description

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Spanish & Portuguese focused on Afro-Hispanic or Indigenous literatures and cultural production from the 19th to 21st centuries. The position includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and pursuing an independent research program.

Requirements include a Ph.D. in Spanish or related field, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a firm commitment to mentorship.