Assistant Professor in Latinx Literary and Cultural Studies
Assistant Professor in Latinx Literary and Cultural Studies
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Classification Title:
Assistant Professor
Job Description:
The Department of English at the University of Florida invites applications for a fulltime ninemonth tenuretrack Assistant Professor position to teach in the B.A. and Ph.D. programs in the field of Latinx literary and cultural studies beginning August 16 2025. UF is a major comprehensive landgrant research university. The normal teaching assignment is two courses per semester.
We welcome applications from all candidates with records of publication and teaching in the field. We are interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. The successful candidate must be able to work with students faculty and staff from a range of social and cultural backgrounds.
Areas of Specialization
We especially welcome applications from candidates whose study of literatures cultures and rhetorics is intersectional and interdisciplinary with areas of specialization that includebut are not limited toAfroLatinidad Critical Latinx Indigeneities Latinidad/Chicanidad and Digital Humanities and Latinidad/Chicanidad and Environmental Humanities. Within these areas we are particularly interested in work that attends to questions of race gender and sexuality feminism class labor theory politics migration (de)coloniality settler colonialism border theory and performance.
Interdisciplinary and Crossdisciplinary Opportunities
The Assistant Professor will have the option to affiliate with one or more of UFs interdisciplinary units. These include the Center for Latin American Studies (established in 1930; the Department of Gender Sexuality and Womens Studies; the African American Studies Program; and the Center for Arts Migration and Entrepreneurship. In addition the Center for Humanities and the Public Sphere offers awards funding opportunities and other forms of professional development and enrichment.
Student Organizations
UF has a student body of almost 70000 undergraduate and graduate students including over 14000 students 20 who identify as Hispanic/Latinx. The person who fills this position will have opportunities to connect with student organizations such as the Hispanic Student Association which is comprised of 20 affiliate organizations including the MexicanAmerican Student Association (MASA) la Unin de Estudiantes Puertorriqueos Activos (UEPA) and the Cuban American Student Association (CASA!. In addition the Institute of HispanicLatino Cultures (La Casita established in 1994 and the Institute of Black Culture (established in 1971 provide space resources and programming for UF students and faculty.
Other Resources in Florida
In addition the State University System of Florida hosts other resources for Latinx scholars. These include the Institute for the Study of Latin America and the Caribbean at the University of South Florida the Puerto Rico Research Hub at the University of Central Florida the Study of the Americas Initiative at Florida Atlantic University and the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center at Florida International University. Private institutions in the state also offer resources including the Program in Cuban Studies at the University of Miami and the Center for Jos Mart Studies Affiliate at the University of Tampa.
Location
Gainesville Florida is a city of approximately 150000 residents in Alachua County (NorthCentral Florida). It sits 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and within a 2hour drive to the major cities of Orlando Tampa and Jacksonville. Its many nearby parks springs and recreational areas offer yearround outdoor activities such as hiking biking diving and nature photography. UFs Cultural Plaza along with other museums and performing arts venues in the area offer a range of cultural events. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer magnet programs such as Cambridge AICE and the International Baccalaureate Program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.
Advertised Salary:
The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and the compensation includes a full benefits package.
Employment Benefits include:
Health Insurance: UF participates in state and universitysponsored benefits programs for individuals families and domestic partners and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision dental longterm disability and more.
Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan State University System Optional Retirement Program Florida Retirement System Investment Plan and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.
Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sickleave pool parental leave and leave payouts.
Minimum Requirements:
PhD
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience teaching small large and online undergraduate and/or graduate classes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Now at the top of this posting.
A complete application includes 1 a letter of application summarizing the applicants qualifications interests and suitability for the position 2 a complete curriculum vitae including a list of three references and 3 a statement of teaching goals. After initial review writing samples will be requested of selected applicants as well as letters of recommendation from their references.
The search committee will begin reviewing applications on November 1 2024 and the position will remain open until filled. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the search committee and/or hiring authority.
All candidates for employment are subject to a preemployment screening which includes a review of criminal records reference checks and verification of education.
Upon hire the selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department. A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) which can be found at University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Searches are conducted in accordance with Floridas Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability is needed to apply for this position please callor the Florida Relay System at(TDD).
The Department of English is committed to promoting an environment that welcomes all abilities classes ethnicities/races gender identities and expressions. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship teaching mentoring and professional service.
Health Assessment Required:
No
Employment Type
Full Time
