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 peer-reviewed journals
Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
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 40% teaching, 40% research, and 20% service, supporting undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students in Spanish and related programs.
  • The University offers a vibrant work environment with benefits including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, paid holidays, and retirement contributions.

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, paid holidays, retirement contributions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Tenure-track faculty appointment
  • Research and publication in peer-reviewed journals
  • Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
  • Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English
  • Effective student advising and mentoring
  • Collegial collaboration with faculty and staff

Nice-to-have

  • Expertise in Mexican or Caribbean Literatures
  • Experience with heritage language learners
  • Digital humanities research and teaching
  • Grant writing experience
  • Active participation in national service organizations
  • Ability to lead study abroad programs

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Spanish or closely related field
  • Demonstrated expertise in U.S. Latino/a Literature and Culture
  • Research record or potential for publication in top-tier journals
  • Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English
  • Ability to provide excellent classroom learning environment
  • For Associate level: national scholarly recognition and ongoing research agenda

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States on first day of employment

Sponsorship: available

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