Assistant Professor of Spanish

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SPANISH

The Department of Romance Studies at Tufts University is seeking a tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant Professor level with scholarly and teaching focus in either or both Afro-Latin American and Indigenous literary and cultural studies.

The successful applicant would highlight the history and culture of communities of color in the Caribbean and Central America in their research and teaching. A knowledge of Brazilian culture and literary tradition would be beneficial. The historical oppression and recent resurgence and visibility of these African-descended and indigenous populations in our hemisphere make the integration of their histories and cultures into our curriculum a matter of urgency. This position will begin September 1, 2022.

Requirements: PhD in Spanish or related field; native or near native fluency in Spanish and

English required to teach some courses in Spanish and to engage with source material for both scholarship and teaching purposes; teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

All applications are submitted via Interfolio, at apply.interfolio.com/96942 , including a cover letter, research statement, teaching statement, CV, writing sample (no more than 25 pages, in either Spanish or English) and three letters of recommendation submitted directly by the authors and uploaded to Interfolio. Note that our department is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates’ materials should address how they will promote these priorities in their professional career.. Questions about the position may be directed to Gari Horton, Department Administrator (gari.horton@tufts.edu).

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2021, until the position is filled.

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Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally. Tufts University also prides itself on creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Current and prospective employees of the university are expected to have and continuously develop skill in, and disposition for, positively engaging with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.

Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff and fostering their success when hired. Members of underrepresented groups are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. See the University’s Non-Discrimination statement and policy here https://oeo.tufts.edu/policiesprocedures/non-discrimination/. If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling Johny Lainé in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627- 3298 or at johny.laine@tufts.edu. Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at http://oeo.tufts.edu.


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