Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies in Latin American Literature and Culture; Tenure Track

Requisition Number: 75556

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

Employment Type:

Faculty

Schedule:

Full-Time

Posting Close Date: 08-Dec-2026

Date Posted: 19-Oct-2026

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese seeks a Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies in Latin American Literature and Culture, with a 2-2 teaching load. For purposes of annual merit evaluation, instructors are assessed at 40% teaching, 40% research, and 20% service obligations. The expected start date will be in August 2027, pending final Arts & Sciences approval.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese is a vibrant, multicultural, diverse community of scholars, students, and staff deeply engaged in the study of the languages, cultures, societies, literatures and arts of Latin America, the Iberian Peninsula and the growing US Latino population. We advance knowledge of human thought, culture, and language through rigorous research, innovative thinking, and public engagement. Through a flexible and coherent set of courses from Latin American Studies, Latinx Studies, Iberian Studies, and Hispanic Linguistics, we empower graduates to think critically, communicate effectively, and apply social science and humanistic perspectives to the challenges of a complex and changing world.

Our programs and credentials are complemented by applied, high-impact experiences in the classroom. These include portfolio design, creative projects, and research analysis. Outside the classroom, we offer credit-bearing internships, community-engaged learning, and study abroad opportunities. Our department is made up of close to 40 individuals ranging in training and experience from Teaching Assistants to senior Full Professors. Each of us is actively engaged in providing the best possible academic experience for our students.

The position entails a teaching load of 2/2 with undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring responsibilities. The successful candidate will produce a strong record of publications and will participate in a variety of service responsibilities as a faculty member.

• The starting salary range for this appointment is $85,000 - $95,000 annually.
• Start-up funding, a moving allowance, and a recruitment incentive may be available to the successful applicant depending on department guidelines.

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• Ph.D. in Spanish, Hispanic Studies, and or Latin American literatures and cultures, or related fields (Doctorate should be completed by August 2027; ABDs welcome to apply).
• Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English.

• Specialization in Environmental Studies in Latin American Literature and Culture.
• Demonstrated experience in research and teaching.

• Evidence of familiarity with applied humanities.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to and strengthen interdisciplinary collaborations in environmental humanities scholarship.
• Focus on 19C-21C literature and culture, with an emphasis in two areas such as Mexico and/or Central America and/or the Amazon.
• In addition to the broad field of Environmental Studies in Latin American Literature and Culture, this position can include sub-specializations in studies on extractivism, post natural disasters, ecological collapse, the Anthropocene, biocultural ethics, indigenous stewardship, and other…