Assistant Professor, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Romance Studies
About The Position
Boston University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of contemporary Latin American and Luso-Brazilian literature and film in the Department of Romance Studies. The position includes a 2/2 teaching load, with an additional expectation to teach one undergraduate course per year in the Cinema and Media Studies program and contribute to its curriculum and elective offerings. The department is especially interested in candidates whose research and pedagogy are transnational in scope and who can teach in Portuguese, Spanish, and English. The successful candidate will contribute to the university community through innovative scholarship, engaged teaching, departmental service, and participation in university initiatives focused on enhancing student engagement. Applicants must have a PhD in an appropriate discipline by September 1, 2027, and demonstrate an interest in Cinema and Media Studies, excellence in research and teaching, and native or near-native proficiency in Portuguese, Spanish, and English. The starting salary is $94,000 to $104,000. Applications are due November 15, 2026. Required application materials include a letter describing research and teaching interests, a CV, one representative writing sample, two representative syllabi, and three letters of recommendation.
Requirements
- PhD in an appropriate discipline in hand by September 1, 2027.
- Demonstrated interest in Cinema and Media Studies.
- Excellence in research and teaching.
- Native or near-native proficiency in Portuguese, Spanish, and English.
- Ability to teach courses in Portuguese, Spanish, and English.
- Preparedness to contribute actively to departmental service and university initiatives focused on enhancing student engagement.
Nice To Haves
- Research and pedagogy with a transnational scope.
Responsibilities
- Teach a 2/2 course load.
- Teach one undergraduate course per year in the Cinema and Media Studies program.
- Contribute to the Cinema and Media Studies program's curriculum and elective offerings.
- Contribute actively to departmental service.
- Participate in university initiatives focused on enhancing student engagement.
- Contribute to the intellectual life of the university through scholarship and teaching.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
