Assistant Professor - International Studies (Latin American Studies)

University of St. Thomas • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of St. Thomas, a private Catholic university in Houston, Texas, is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of International Studies with a specialization in Latin American Studies. This position is housed within the Department of Political Science, International Studies, and Modern Languages. The department is a multidisciplinary program focused on educating future global leaders, offering various undergraduate and graduate programs. The successful candidate will enhance the department's coverage of Latin America through teaching and research, contributing to both undergraduate and graduate interdisciplinary programs. The role involves teaching specialized courses in Latin American Studies, International Studies, and potentially Spanish language, depending on qualifications.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in a relevant social science or humanities field by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrate teaching experience in related areas.
• Provide a cover letter describing teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and service, detailing connections to the University of St. Thomas's mission.
• Provide a complete Curriculum Vitae.
• Provide a statement demonstrating willingness to support the tenets of Catholic higher education as articulated in Ex Corde Ecclesiae.
• Provide a statement on teaching philosophy.
• Provide teaching evaluations (if available).
• Provide three letters of reference.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to contribute to Spanish-language instruction.
• Evidence of sustained academic, professional, research, or field engagement with Latin America.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the candidate's area of specialization.
• Teach broader courses in Latin American Studies and International Studies.
• Teach Spanish language courses, where qualified.
• Contribute to the department's curricular and scholarly coverage of Latin America.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree