Assistant Professor

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Iowa seeks to hire a Spanish language fiction writer to form part of the MFA in Spanish Creative Writing program. The ideal candidate will be a recognized writer with an outstanding publishing record and with experience teaching creative writing workshops. Responsibilities include teaching graduate creative writing workshops for the MFA in Spanish Creative Writing Program, supervising MFA theses, and teaching introductory undergraduate creative writing workshops along with undergraduate Latin American literature courses. The teaching load is four courses per academic year. The appointment will be a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor, effective August 20, 2025.

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit applications online at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/. Search requisition number 75318.  For initial review, candidates should submit a cover letter and a CV by October 15th, 2024. We will request three confidential letters of recommendation and a writing sample from select applicants for further review. Semi-finalists will be invited beginning in December for Zoom interviews. We anticipate inviting finalists to campus by the beginning of the Spring 2025 semester. 

For additional questions, please contact: luis-munoz@uiowa.edu.  

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check and credential/education verification.

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are strongly committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; the strategic plans of the University and College reflect this commitment. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

Education Requirement:

PhD in Spanish or closely related field, or MFA in Creative Writing in hand by the start date, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications:

A publication record in fiction commensurate with an international reputation.

Experience teaching creative writing workshops.

Ability to teach undergraduate classes in Latin American literature.
 

Desirable Qualifications:

Significant publication record in non-fiction writing.

Expertise in gender studies or translation related to Latin American literature.

Online Application Required Documents

Curriclum Vitae

Name and Contact Information of References

Letter of Interest

Number of References: 3

To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information.

Contact:

Thomas D Koeppel - thomas-koeppel@uiowa.edu
Clas-Clas Administration
Schaeffer Hall
20 East Washington Street
202 SH
Iowa City, IA 52242
Department URL: https://spanish-portuguese.uiowa.edu/

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply for all employment vacancies. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504, and the ADA in The Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 319/335-0705 (voice) or 319/335-0697 (text), The University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242-1316.

Persons with disabilities may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu, to inquire or discuss accommodation needs.

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