Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies in Latin American Literature and Culture

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.

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.

We require a Ph.D. in Spanish, Hispanic Studies, and/or Latin American literatures and cultures, or related fields (Doctorate should be complete by August 2027; ABDs are welcome to apply), and native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English. Successful candidate will also have a specialization in Environmental Studies in Latin American Literature and Culture and demonstrated experience in research and teaching.