Assistant Professor - International Studies (Latin American Studies)

University of St. Thomas • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of St. Thomas, a private Catholic university in Houston, Texas, is seeking to fill a full-time, tenure-track position for an Assistant Professor of International Studies with a specialization in Latin American Studies. This role is housed within the Department of Political Science, International Studies, and Modern Languages. The department is dedicated to educating future global leaders and offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The ideal candidate will possess teaching and research expertise in Latin American studies, with a background in social sciences or humanities. The position requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field by the appointment date and demonstrated teaching experience. The successful candidate will enhance the department's offerings related to Latin America and contribute to interdisciplinary programs. The university is committed to the liberal arts and the Catholic intellectual tradition.

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 any connections to the mission of the University of St. Thomas.
• 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 your 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.
• Practicing Catholics who will advance the mission of the school are preferred.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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