Assistant or Associate Professor of U.S. Latino/a Literature

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, NC

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About The Position

The Department of World Languages, Literatures & Cultures in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Spanish with a primary specialization in U.S. Latino/a Literature and Cultures with areas of expertise in Mexican Literature or Caribbean Literatures preferred; Secondary areas of expertise and interest desired include Heritage Language Learners or digital humanities. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment with orientation activities beginning August 10 and teaching duties beginning August 17. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Spanish or closely related field conferred by the start of employment for the appointment at the Assistant Professor Level. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in research, in addition, the successful candidate will be expected to provide effective instruction and advising to undergraduate and graduate students and possess the interpersonal skills and collegiality necessary to help maintain a strong Spanish program at an R1 institution. Occasionally, teaching may occur outside the Spanish Program, such as in the Latin American and Latino Studies Program or other courses offered by the World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Department, or in leading a study abroad program. Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English is required. Candidates to be considered for appointment at the Associate Professor level must meet all the requirements for the Assistant Professor level plus have the additional research, teaching and service record commensurate with Associate Professors at a Research 1 University. This position will be responsible for teaching language, literature, and culture courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supporting students in the Spanish B.A. and M.A. programs as well as doctoral students in the Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies Program. Collaboration with other university faculty and staff is paramount as well as the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. The percentage of time/effort of each of the separate job will generally be 40% teaching, 40% research, and 20% administrative. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Spanish or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the date of initial appointment.
• Demonstrated expertise in U.S. Latino/a Literature and Culture.
• Concentration on Mexican or Caribbean Literatures.
• Evidence of native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English.

Nice To Haves

• Strong research records or demonstrated potential to publish in top-tier journals or academic presses.
• Demonstrated ability to provide an excellent learning environment in the classroom.
• Additional teaching and research experience or potential in Spanish for heritage speakers and/or digital humanities.
• Strong evidence of the ability to be an active, involved, and collegial member of a collaborative faculty team.

Responsibilities

• Teach language, literature, and culture courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Support students in the Spanish B.A. and M.A. programs as well as doctoral students in the Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies Program.
• Engage in research and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Provide effective instruction and advising to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Collaborate with other university faculty and staff.
• Maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
• Participate in departmental and university service activities.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• 12 official holidays.
• Immediate leave accrual.
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees