Assistant Or Associate Professor Of U.s. Latino/a Literature

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, US
Tenure-track faculty position
Native or near-native fluency in spanish and english
Research and publication in peer-reviewed journals
The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement programs

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement programs.
  • This tenure-track position involves a standard nine-month appointment with responsibilities divided approximately as 40% teaching, 40% research, and 20% service, focusing on U.S. Latino/a Literature and Cultures with preferred expertise in Mexican or Caribbean Literatures.
  • Candidates must demonstrate excellence in research and effective instruction, possess native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English, and contribute collegially to maintain a strong Spanish program at an R1 research university.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement programs.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Tenure-track faculty position
  • Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English
  • Research and publication in peer-reviewed journals
  • Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
  • Advising undergraduate and graduate students
  • Collegial and collaborative faculty member

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Heritage Language Learners
  • Expertise in digital humanities
  • Grant writing skills
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Spanish or closely related field
  • Expertise in U.S. Latino/a Literature and Culture
  • Concentration on Mexican or Caribbean Literatures
  • Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English
  • Record of publications for Associate Professor level
  • Ability to provide excellent classroom learning environment
  • Legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

Sponsorship: available

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