Instructional Professor (open rank) in Spanish Language and Literature

The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures and the College of the University of Chicago seek an experienced teacher of Spanish language and literature to help grow its existing offerings. We invite applications for a position as an Instructional Professor (open rank) to begin in academic year 2022-23, with a start date of September 1, 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter. The selected candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Instructional Professor, Associate Instructional Professor, or Instructional Professor, depending on qualifications and educational background. The length of initial appointment will be for at least two years, with longer terms possible depending on the rank of the selected candidate. The review and progression schedule is determined by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union.

Responsibilities include both teaching and service duties. Teaching normally consists of seven courses across three quarters. Teaching assignments will include courses at all levels of the Spanish language program as well as undergraduate literature courses. Service duties may include advising undergraduate or serving on graduate thesis committees, creating and overseeing placement exams and graduate language exams, and engaging in outreach, or other program-specific duties. Instructional Professors of all ranks are required to engage in regular professional development.

Applicants are required to have at least one year of previous experience teaching Spanish language and literature at the college or post-secondary level, preferably at a North American institution. We particularly invite applications from candidates with experience teaching Golden Age Spanish literature. An M.A. degree or equivalent is required. A Ph.D. in a related field is desirable. Applicants must demonstrate sufficient language ability for teaching Spanish in a university context.

To apply for this position, please submit your application through the University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment website at http://apply.interfolio.com/103185 . An application must include:

• a cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• a teaching statement
• the names and contact information of three potential recommenders

Application deadline: All applicant materials must be received by March 3, 2022. Additional materials may be requested following the initial review.

This position is contingent upon budgetary approval. The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union. For information on the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, please visit https://rll.uchicago.edu/ . For questions about the position, please contact Jennifer Hurtarte at [email protected] .

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity .

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination .

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-1032 or email [email protected] with their request.