Tenure-track Assistant Professor – Spanish
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Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Department of Spanish at Villanova University invites applications for an entry-level tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2026 with a focus on Contemporary Iberian Studies. This position is open to scholars of literature culture and linguistics. Areas of interest may includebut are not limited tosociolinguistics transatlantic studies media studies diaspora studies migration and Afro-Iberian studies. Scholars whose research or teaching involves community engagement and outreach are especially welcome as are those working with digital humanities and other interdisciplinary methods. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand respect and can contribute to the Universitys mission and values.
Duties And Responsibilities
The successful candidate will conduct scholarly research and teach courses in their area of expertise as well as Spanish language courses. Additional responsibilities include advising students and actively participating in the departments efforts to foster a vibrant and collaborative academic community.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in hand or have defended their doctoral dissertation by August 1st 2026. We seek applicants with strong scholarly promise and a commitment to excellence in teaching. Near-native proficiency in both Spanish and English is required.
Work Schedule
full-time/9-months
The Department of Spanish at Villanova University invites applications for an entry-level tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2026 with a focus on Contemporary Iberian Studies. This position is open to scholars of literature culture and linguistics. Areas of interest may includebut are not limited tosociolinguistics transatlantic studies media studies diaspora studies migration and Afro-Iberian studies. Scholars whose research or teaching involves community engagement and outreach are especially welcome as are those working with digital humanities and other interdisciplinary methods. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand respect and can contribute to the Universitys mission and values.
Duties And Responsibilities
The successful candidate will conduct scholarly research and teach courses in their area of expertise as well as Spanish language courses. Additional responsibilities include advising students and actively participating in the departments efforts to foster a vibrant and collaborative academic community.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in hand or have defended their doctoral dissertation by August 1st 2026. We seek applicants with strong scholarly promise and a commitment to excellence in teaching. Near-native proficiency in both Spanish and English is required.
Work Schedule
full-time/9-months
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
