Asst/Assoc Professor of Hispanic Studies
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The Department of Romance Studies at Cornell University invites applications for a full time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or early Associate Professor in Latin American Studies. We are especially interested in scholars working in the following fields: critical theory, Mexican and/or Southern Cone literature, ecocriticism, and nineteenth - twentieth century Latin America. Applicants should demonstrate strong interdisciplinary interests, theoretical competence, evidence of commitment to research and teaching, and commitment to the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Applicants should have native or near-native fluency in Spanish. Ph.D. required by the appointment start date of July 1, 2022.
The Department of Romance Studies has a longstanding commitment to theory and interdisciplinary research. It is the home of the journal diacritics and it has strong ties with other departments or programs, such as Comparative Literature, Africana Studies, Feminist Gender and Sexuality Studies, French Studies, or the Society for the Humanities.
Interested candidates should submit electronically their dossier (letter of application, C.V., brief sample of research (i.e., article-size writing sample, in Spanish or English, published or unpublished), diversity statement, and three letters of recommendation at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19359. The deadline for applications is October 31, 2021.
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Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
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