Assistant Professor of Spanish (tenure-track)

Spanish & Portuguese: Assistant Professor of Spanish (tenure-track) to teach a variety of courses, including the teaching of Spanish-language and/or Hispanic Studies at all levels, maintain an active research agenda, advise students, and provide service to the department, division, and institution. Appointment begins August 2024.

Required: Ph.D. in Spanish or closely related field by date of appointment and native or near-native fluency in both Spanish and English. Area of specialization must be related to Latin American and Transatlantic Hispanic Studies.

Consideration may be given to candidates with an innovative and interdisciplinary teaching and research profile; research and teaching interests related to pressing global issues within the context of Hispanic cultures; demonstrated interest in transferable professional skills, preferably Medical Spanish; demonstrated teaching excellence.

Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and evidence of teaching effectiveness to https://jobs.miamioh.edu/cw/en-us/job/502420/assistant-professor-spanish. Inquiries may be directed to Stephen Sauer at sauersr@miamioh.edu. Screening of applications will begin November 1, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.

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