Assistant Professor in Cultural Studies of Contemporary Spain

The Department of Romance Languages at the University of Georgia (https://www.rom.uga.edu) invites applications for the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor with a specialty in Cultural Studies of Contemporary Spain to begin fall 2025.

We are seeking an innovative and versatile colleague whose research and teaching interests complement those of our current faculty. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Hispanic Studies, Spanish literature, Spanish Cultural Studies, or a closely related field; the degree must be in hand by the time of appointment. We particularly welcome candidates whose work engages a range of disciplines within a wide understanding of cultural studies of contemporary Spain and those whose research and teaching connect to more than one language and culture of Iberia. Competitive applicants will demonstrate excellence in teaching, a strong record or agenda of presenting and publishing research, and an interest in sharing their scholarship both within and beyond our university.

The successful candidate will maintain an active research program, teach two courses per semester, and mentor undergraduate and graduate student research. Our faculty are expected to serve on departmental committees and support recruitment to our programs, which include majors, minors, and study abroad.

Applicants must submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Writing sample in English or Spanish (in print or typescript, 25 pages maximum)
• Teaching philosophy and agenda (2 pages maximum)
• Research program and agenda (2 pages maximum)
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable)
• Provide contact information for three professional references, at least one of whom who can address the applicant's teaching experience. (Letters will be requested for those applicants invited for a first-round interview on Zoom.)

All materials must be submitted electronically at https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/403253. For full consideration, applications with the above materials must be received by December 15, 2024. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Elizabeth Wright, at wrighte@uga.edu.

The Department of Romance Languages and the University of Georgia's Franklin College of Arts and Sciences are committed to multidisciplinary research, collaboration, and academic innovation and to sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.