Seton Hall University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in the field of Latino/a Studies beginning in August 2026. Latin American and Latino/a Studies (LALS) is an interdisciplinary academic program at Seton Hall, vital to the University’s Mission and Strategic Plan. The position is an interdisciplinary hire open to candidates from the humanities, with a preference for a scholar from the social sciences, including anthropology, political science, and sociology. The intersectional nature of Latino/a Studies should be reflected in the candidate’s educational and scholarly trajectory. Candidates will be screened by an interdisciplinary search committee. Each candidate will also meet and receive the approval of the department into which they would be hired.

Seton Hall University is in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and home to approximately 6,300 undergraduate and 4,700 graduate students from all 50 states with alumni from more than 60 countries. A vibrant and culturally diverse community, recognized as an Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an Equal Opportunity employer. It honors diversity and respects the religious commitments of all its employees. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values, engage the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, and support the university’s mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be appointed as an assistant professor in one of the departments in the College of Arts and Sciences. Potential “home” departments include the Department of Political Science and Public and Affairs; the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice; and the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. The teaching load is 9 credits (3 courses) per semester, taught in-person on the South Orange Campus, and the load will ordinarily be split between undergraduate courses at different levels in the home department and LALS.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda in Latino/a and studies with consistent publications and grant submissions appropriate to their fields of study.

The successful candidate will also work with the Director of the Latin American and Latino/a Studies program to build the program’s curriculum, participate in student recruitment events and activities, and strengthen the program’s connections to students and neighboring communities. The successful candidate will regularly teach an introductory course in Latino/a Studies as well as upper-level courses in Latino/a Studies that support the Latin American and Latino Studies Program.

Required Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Latino/a/x Studies, or a relevant field in the Humanities or Social Sciences;?
• Demonstrated scholarly potential;?
• Commitment to teaching excellence;?
• Strong communication skills;?
• A strong commitment to multi-cultural education and inclusivity

Desired Qualifications:

It is preferred that applicants have a Ph.D. or an equivalent degree by the time of the appointment.

Salary Range:

$64,900-$76,700

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include with your application a Cover Letter, CV, and three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation and applicant questions may be sent directly to Kirsten Schultz, Dept of History, at kirsten.schultz@shu.edu.

Benefits Information: 

Life today is complex. That’s why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.

These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html. 

Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).

About Seton Hall University

Seton Hall University is a major Catholic university. In a diverse and collaborative environment it focuses on academic and ethical development. Seton Hall students are prepared to be leaders in their professional and community lives in a global society and are challenged by outstanding faculty, an evolving technologically advanced setting and values-centered curricula.

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