Assistant Professor - Modern Languages (Spanish Peninsular)
About The Position
The Department of Modern Languages and Comparative Literature at Baruch College of the City University of New York invites applications for a tenure-track position for an Assistant Professor in Spanish with a specialization in modern Peninsular Spanish literature, culture, and cinema. We are seeking a candidate who is able to teach 19th, 20th, and 21st century courses on peninsular literature and culture, as well as Spanish language courses at all levels and courses in film studies. Baruch College is located in the historic Gramercy Park/Flatiron district of Manhattan and is one of eleven senior public colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). We are proud to serve a diverse and engaged student body of over 19,000. Our students represent a wealth of racial, ethnic, economic, religious, linguistic, and national origin backgrounds, and include many recent immigrants as well as individuals who are the first in their families to attend college. Baruch is ranked among the top institutions of higher education in the nation by The Chronicle of Higher Education for promoting student social mobility. Baruch is also listed among the nation's top public colleges for academic excellence. Baruch seeks staff and faculty members who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education. Visit us at https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/.
Requirements
- Completion of the Ph.D. in the appropriate field before January 2026 is a requirement.
- A strong research portfolio and experience in language teaching are essential.
Responsibilities
- Teach 19th, 20th, and 21st century courses on peninsular literature and culture
- Teach Spanish language courses at all levels
- Teach courses in film studies
Benefits
- CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs.
- We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
