Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish

Haverford College welcomes applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in the Department of Spanish. Candidates with expertise in Latinx studies and film or visual studies are encouraged to apply. Subfields of gender, Indigeneity, environmental humanities or social movements are highly desirable. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses at different levels of the curriculum including Basic Intermediate Spanish, and Film Studies at a 200 level. The teaching load is 3/2, and the position is for one year. The ideal candidate is expected to contribute to the college’s efforts to foster a diverse and inclusive academic community. This is a one year position. The position begins July 1, 2025; however, the new hire should be on campus in late-August, when our New Faculty Orientation is held.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. preferred (by August 2025) in Spanish, or Hispanic Languages and Literatures. Candidates ABD will also be considered.
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student body, and creating an inclusive classroom environment in a liberal arts context.
• Strong teaching portfolio preferred.
• Previous teaching experience is strongly desirable.

Application Process and Deadline

All application materials should be submitted via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/165117): 

• A letter of interest that includes discussion about your research interests.
• A curriculum vitae (CV).
• A statement of teaching philosophy, including how you engage with educating a diverse student body, especially through inclusive teaching practices.
• Three sample syllabi.
• Teaching evaluations, if available.
• All candidates should submit names and contact information for three recommenders. Letters of recommendation will be solicited for finalists.

Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2025; the position will remain open until filled.

Questions about the position can be directed to Aurelia Gómez Unamuno, at agomez@haverford.edu. For technical questions about Interfolio, please contact Interfolio directly at 1-877-997-8807 or help@interfolio.com. 

Department of Spanish site: https://www.haverford.edu/spanish

Haverford College is a leading liberal arts college located 9 miles from the center of Philadelphia. The idyllic residential campus is home to 1,435 exceptional undergraduate students who are motivated by their deep intellectual curiosity, respectfully collaborative spirit, and commitment to improving the world around them. The diverse neighborhoods comprising the greater Philadelphia area are home to many cultural icons and recreational spaces, with direct public transportation access from Haverford’s campus and excellent access to many cities on the East Coast. The concentration of higher education institutions in the region provides excellent opportunities for facilitating professional connections.

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