Assistant Professor of Latinx Studies and Spanish

Position Information

Classification Title Assistant Professor FLSA Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Spanish or a closely related field, conferred by the start date.

Position Summary

The Department of Romance Languages at the University of Georgia (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of U.S. Latinx Studies and Spanish. We seek a scholar whose research and teaching engage these fields through cultural studies approaches and who draws on a broad range of interdisciplinary methods. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment with orientation activities and teaching duties starting on August 1, 2026.

This position involves teaching language, literature, and culture courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; supporting students in the Spanish B.A. and M.A. programs; and working with doctoral students in the Spanish program and the Romance Languages Department. The successful candidate will maintain an active research agenda, teach two courses per semester, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Responsibilities also include departmental service and participation in recruitment for our programs, which include majors, minors, and study-abroad opportunities.

Collaboration across the university and the ability to foster collegial, supportive working relationships are essential.

Additional Requirements

Native/near-native proficiency in Spanish and English.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

● Demonstrated expertise in U.S. Latino/a Literature and Culture

● Primary concentration in Chicanx studies, Central American studies, or Border studies with emphasis on the Mexico-U.S. border

Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

* Resume/CV

* Cover Letter

* Writing Sample

* Unofficial Transcripts

* Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy

* Research Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents

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The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status.