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

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Base: commensurate with experience + qualification...
Tenure-track faculty position
Fluency in spanish and english
Research in u.s. latino/a literature
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 40% teaching, 40% research, and 20% service, focusing on U.S. Latino/a Literature with preferred expertise in Mexican or Caribbean Literatures and secondary interests in Heritage Language Learners or digital humanities.
  • Candidates must demonstrate excellence in research and teaching, possess native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English, and contribute to a strong Spanish program at an R1 research institution.

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.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Tenure-track faculty position
  • Fluency in Spanish and English
  • Research in U.S. Latino/a Literature
  • Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
  • Collaboration with faculty and staff

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Heritage Language Learners
  • Expertise in digital humanities
  • Strong collegiality and interpersonal skills
  • Grant writing experience
  • Involvement in national service organizations

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Spanish or related field
  • Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English
  • Research record suitable for Assistant or Associate Professor level
  • Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate students
  • Experience or potential in Heritage Language Learners or digital humanities
  • 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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