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 faculty position involves 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 teaching, possess native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English, and contribute collegially to the Spanish program and broader university community.
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 programs
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 university faculty
Effective student advising
Nice-to-have
Experience with digital humanities
Expertise in Mexican or Caribbean Literatures
Work with heritage language learners
Grant writing skills
Active participation in academic service
Strong interpersonal skills
Key Requirements
Ph.D. in Spanish or related field
Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English
Research record or potential in top-tier journals
Experience teaching heritage speakers or digital humanities
Ability to provide effective instruction and advising
Scholarly recognition for Associate Professor level
Work Rights
Must have legal authority to work in the United States