Murphy Fellow in Literature and Language
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Job Location:
Conway, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Murphy Fellow in Literature and Language
Hendrix College invites applications for a Murphy Fellow in Literature and Language to begin in August 2026 for a two-year term position. The College seeks to extend its tradition of excellence in teaching and scholarship by attracting faculty who combine mastery of their disciplines with broad intellectual interests and commitment to the aims of a liberal arts college. The Foundation seeks applications from postdoctoral scholars whose teaching and writing focus on Spanish language and literature open specialty. The first year the Fellow will teach introductory Spanish language courses and will later have the opportunity to teach courses in the specialty area as determined by department needs. They may also teach Oxford-style tutorials on Spanish literature in English translation; if so appropriate training in that pedagogy will be provided by the college. Those who may be able to contribute to the teaching of French language and literature are encouraged to apply.
The Murphy Fellow in Spanish is expected to be in residence at Hendrix throughout two academic years. This is a blended teaching-programmatic position and is one of three Fellows in the departments of Languages English and Theatre Arts and Dance. As faculty members Murphy Fellows teach three courses in the first year (one in the fall semester and two in the spring) and four courses in the second year (two in the fall and two in the spring). As program staff they support the Murphy Scholars Program through organizational assistance informal advising and mentoring of Scholars and community-building. Doctorate is preferred; ABD will be considered.
The programmatic part of the position serves the Hendrix-Murphy Foundation ( whose mission is the enrichment and enhancement of literature and language at Hendrix College. Supported by a generous endowment much of the Foundations programming is college-wide and its core activity centers on the Murphy Scholars Program in Literature and Language ( the Fellows teach nonMurphy Scholars as well as Murphy Scholars beyond the classroom their primary role is mentorship of the Murphy Scholars. Under the supervision of the Foundation Director Fellows assist with program organization advise Scholars about literature and language cocurricular projects and attend literary and language-related events such as talks by visiting writers student presentations and informal literature and language discussions. Fellows are encouraged to take part collegially in the general life of their departments and Hendrix as a whole.
Applications should include a cover letter addressing the candidates interest in teaching in a demanding liberal arts environment a curriculum vitae a statement of teaching interests evidence of teaching effectiveness and copies of graduate transcripts. Materials should be submitted electronically at In addition three letters of recommendation should be sent by e-mail to . Address cover letter to Dr. Lilian Contreras-Silva Spanish Language Coordinator. Review of materials will begin on March 18th 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Hendrix is a distinguished liberal arts college located in Conway Arkansas thirty miles from Little Rock at the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. The College affiliated with the United Methodist Church has a strong commitment to excellence in teaching liberal arts. Hendrix College is an equal opportunity employer and all applications will be considered without regard to race gender disability sexual orientation national origin or any other characteristic specified by law. The College is committed to maintaining an atmosphere of civility and respect for all students faculty and staff.
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A private liberal arts college in Conway, Arkansas, Hendrix College consistently earns recognition as one of the country’s leading liberal arts institutions, and is featured in Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About Colleges. Its academic quali ... View more
