Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Latin American Literature and Culture
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Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Latin American Literature and Culture
Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States
Open Date: Sep 10, 2024
Deadline:
The Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenure-track position in Brazilian Studies.
We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests center on modern (19th century to the present) Brazilian cultural production (might include literature, film, visual art, music, etc.).
We are especially interested in approaches to the field characterized by:
- Comparative methods that situate Brazil within Latin America, the hemisphere, and/or the transatlantic world
- A strong background in literary and/or critical theory
- Robustly historical treatment of cultural forms (literature, film, visual art, music, etc.)
Subfields of interest include:
- Theories of racialization as they relate to Luso-Afro-Brazilian studies, and/or Indigenous cultural production
- The environmental humanities
- Gender and sexuality studies
- The relationship between cultural forms and politics
Required Qualifications:
● Strong research potential
● Broad training in Latin American literary and cultural studies
● Experience with and/or interest in directing graduate and undergraduate research
● Native or near-native fluency in Portuguese, English, and Spanish
● Candidates are expected to have a PhD by the time of appointment: July 1, 2025
The successful candidate will be expected to
- teach four courses per year (at the undergraduate and graduate levels, potentially in Portuguese and Spanish)
- serve on academic committees (graduate admissions, exams, dissertations, etc.)
- mentor and support a diverse student body
- contribute actively to intellectual life in the department
Application instructions: Please provide the following application materials to http://apply.interfolio.com/153759
- CV
- Cover letter
- Academic writing sample of 25 pages (in English, Portuguese, or Spanish)
- Three letters of recommendation
Teaching portfolios and research statements will be requested of semi-finalists at a later date.
Review of applications will begin on October 18.
Please contact Kim Dougherty with questions regarding the application process:
- Email: kdough@sas.upenn.edu
- Phone: 215-898-8711
About the department:
We pursue the creation of knowledge about the Hispanophone and Lusophone world, and we have particular strength in the relationship between culture and politics in the modern era. We offer courses, taught in Spanish and Portuguese, ranging from basic language instruction to advanced undergraduate and graduate seminars on literature and culture. We embrace an interdisciplinary model wherein literary studies stands alongside other approaches such as cultural studies, film studies, critical theory, critical race studies, and feminist and gender studies, among others.
We are a collaborative and interactive department with strong ties to programs including the Center for Latin American and Latinx Studies, the Department of Cinema and Media Studies, the Program in Comparative Literature and Literary Theory, the Department of African Studies, and the Department of English.
The Spanish and Portuguese Department is housed within the School of Arts & Sciences, which is comprised of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Graduate Division, and the College of Liberal and Professional Studies. Interdisciplinary research and collaboration are supported by the breadth and depth of academic pursuits at Penn as well as the proximity of resources on our contiguous green urban campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We promote and encourage curiosity, intellectual engagement, and discovery among all our students and faculty. University, School, and departmental resources that support our efforts include but are not limited to: the Offices of the Vice Provost for Faculty and Vice Provost for Research, PennGlobal, Wellness at Penn, the Center for Teaching and Learning, the Penn Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships, and Penn Human Resources.
We seek candidates who share our strong commitment to research, teaching and mentoring, and to a scholarly community shaped by values of inclusive excellence. The Spanish and Portuguese Department and the School of Arts and Sciences are committed to creating a community of students, scholars, and staff that reflects the diversity of the world we live in. We create working and learning environments that are affirming, equitable, and inclusive. As a community, we value dynamic interactions and thoughtful discussions, and strive for an environment where everyone is supported and valued. For information on the School of Arts and Sciences' inclusion and anti-racism initiatives, please see: https://www.sas.upenn.edu/2020-inclusion-and-anti-racism-initiatives
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To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/153759
The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).
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