Job Description The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies with a specialization in 20th and 21st Century Spanish Peninsular literature and culture, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. The successful candidate will join a faculty in the MLL department that has a strong commitment to research and teaching.
The candidate should be able to contribute significant scholarship to their field and teach a wide range of language, literature, and culture courses to undergraduates, as well as participate in departmental, college, and university service. Teaching load is two courses per semester. The department of Modern Languages and Literatures consists of a diverse group of students, staff, and faculty, and places a strong
emphasis on inclusion and belonging in teaching and scholarship. Faculty members in our department participate in interdisciplinary programs, such as Global Studies, Latin American and Latino Studies, and Film and Documentary Studies, among others. Founded in 1865, Lehigh University has combined outstanding academic and learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research. Recognized among the
nation's highly ranked research universities, Lehigh offers a rigorous academic community for over 7,500 students. Lehigh University has some 5,800 undergraduates, 1,800 graduate students, and nearly 600 full-time faculty members. Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA, a vibrant and historic area. Over 840,000 people live in the Lehigh Valley, which is in close proximity to New York City and
Philadelphia.Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or familial status, national origin (including shared ancestry), pregnancy or related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Lehigh University is committed to a culturally and
intellectually diverse academic community and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to this mission. Lehigh University provides competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including domestic partner benefits, and supports faculty members’ work/life balance.QualificationsCandidates must have an earned Ph.D. in Spanish or a closely related field
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