Job no:

R-0000000936

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Spanish

Work Type:

Faculty

Full time

In-Person

Start Date:

07/01/2025

Job Description:

The Department of Spanish, Latina/o and Latin American Studies at Mount Holyoke College invites applications for a tenure-track position with a specialization in Afro-Latin American and/or Indigenous Latin American histories and cultures, to begin July 1, 2025.

The Department of Spanish, Latina/o and Latin American Studies at Mount Holyoke College invites applications for a tenure-track position with a specialization in Afro-Latin American and/or Indigenous Latin American histories and cultures, to begin July 1, 2025. We seek a scholar and teacher who anchors humanistic inquiry in historical and sociocultural contexts (social movements, environmental issues, artivism, diaspora, migration, etc.). Our new colleague would ideally strengthen our department’s collaboration with other academic departments such as History; International Relations; Environmental Studies; Critical Race and Political Economy; Film, Media and Theater; and Gender Studies.

The candidate must have a record of teaching at the undergraduate level and experience mentoring students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, religion, and ability. The teaching load for this position is four courses per year, and the successful candidate is expected to teach at all levels of the curriculum in Spanish, with the likelihood of teaching one or two courses in English per year (for example, “Intro to Latin American History and Cultures”). Native or near-native fluency in both Spanish and English is required. ABD or PhD is a requirement.

Candidates must submit a cover letter, CV, and three statements concerning (1) teaching philosophy, (2) research interests, and (3) mentoring a diverse student body. Reference letters will be requested at a later date in the process. The deadline for submitted material is October 11, but all applications will be considered until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Justin Crumbaugh.

Mount Holyoke is an undergraduate liberal arts college with 2,200 students and 220 faculty. Mount Holyoke College is located about 90 miles west of Boston in the Connecticut River valley, and is a member of the Five College Consortium consisting of Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts.

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants:

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications

• A complete resume or curriculum vitae

• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

Mount Holyoke College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Mount Holyoke College, the leading gender-diverse women’s college, is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are a diverse community of staff, faculty, and students, united in our mission to offer an intellectually adventurous education in the liberal arts through academic programs that are renowned internationally for their cross-disciplinary excellence, experiential approach, and commitment to diversity.

Mount Holyoke College is a welcoming and inclusive environment that values and respects individuals of all backgrounds. As an EOE, we encourage members of historically underrepresented groups or nontraditional backgrounds to apply for open positions at our institution. The College has a long-standing tradition of providing women and other historically underrepresented groups with access to an innovative educational experience that prepares students for purposeful leadership by integrating hands-on opportunities into the curriculum. We firmly believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our ability to prepare students for success in an increasingly globalized world.

We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants and to building an exemplary workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body and the communities we serve. Our ultimate goal is to produce graduates who are capable of engaging thoughtfully, effectively, and boldly with the world.