In addition to applying via careers.umich.edu, please submit the following materials via this Interfolio link:
https://apply.interfolio.com/173081

• a cover letter
• current curriculum vitae
• statement of teaching philosophy and experience
• statement of current and future research plans
• a writing sample
• teaching evaluations and other evidence of teaching excellence
• three letters of reference

The deadline for submission is October 26, 2025.

The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at the University of Michigan invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Spanish, with a specialization in Latin American and/or Caribbean Studies. We are particularly interested in candidates whose work challenges traditional national language or identity-based models, with preference for Black and/or Indigenous studies, in any period. This is a university-year appointment to begin August 25, 2026.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Hispanic Studies or a relevant discipline, and have a demonstrated capacity to teach courses in their area of expertise in Spanish.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

The deadline for submission is October 26, 2025.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

For any questions, please contact the executive assistant, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, at rllexecasst@umich.edu.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.