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

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
Base: commensurate with experience + qualification...
Tenure-track faculty appointment
Research and publication in top-tier journals
Effective undergraduate and graduate instruction
The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity.
  • This position involves a standard nine-month faculty appointment with 40% teaching, 40% research, and 20% service responsibilities.
  • The University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity.

Salary

Base: Commensurate with experience and qualifications; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Tenure-track faculty appointment
  • Research and publication in top-tier journals
  • Effective undergraduate and graduate instruction
  • Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English
  • Collaboration with university faculty and staff
  • Teaching language, literature, and culture courses

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with heritage language learners
  • Expertise in digital humanities
  • Strong interpersonal and collegial skills
  • Grant writing experience
  • Involvement in national service organizations

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Spanish or closely related field
  • Expertise in U.S. Latino/a Literature and Culture
  • Concentration in Mexican or Caribbean Literatures
  • Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English
  • Scholarly recognition for Associate Professor level
  • Ability to provide letters of recommendation
  • 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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