Assistant Professor in Portuguese and Brazilian/Lusophone Studies

The Department of Modern Languages at Florida International University, Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs in Miami, invites applications for a Tenure Track, Assistant Professor in the Portuguese Program, beginning August 2024. A Ph.D. in Portuguese and Brazilian/Lusophone Studies is required and must be in-hand by August 12, 2024. We seek candidates with expertise in either Linguistics or Literature and Cultural Studies, with demonstrated interdisciplinary research interests. The candidate must have evidence of a strong commitment to research and excellence in teaching at the university level. The candidate will teach all levels of the undergraduate Portuguese Program from beginning language to advanced courses depending on the candidate’s field of expertise and should also have experience with online teaching. Native or near-native proficiency in Portuguese and English is required.

In September 2021, the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) received full membership in the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA). This prestigious organization includes the top 40 schools of international affairs in the world. The SIPA is among 25 in the US with this designation, 5th in the Southeastern United States, and the 1st and only in the State of Florida.

Qualified candidates should apply to Job Opening ID 530842 at https://facultycareers.fiu.edu/  and attach the following as a single PDF: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, statement of research interests/plans, statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching excellence. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least 3 references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. For more information on the FIU Department of Modern Languages, please visit http://dll.fiu.edu.

To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by January 8, 2024. Applications will also be accepted until the position is filled. Please send inquiries to Yanara Ferreiro at yferreir@fiu.edu or call 305-348-2823. For more information on the FIU Department of Modern Languages, please visit http://dll.fiu.edu.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.