Assistant Professor of Contemporary Mexican Literature and Culture
Position overview
Position title: Senate“Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.
Additional UCSD salary information can be found here: https://aps.ucsd.edu/compensation/apo-salary.html
Application Window
Open date: September 1, 2023
Most recent review date: Wednesday, Nov 15, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Saturday, Aug 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Literature at UC San Diego invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor specializing in the field of Contemporary Mexican Literature and Culture. We seek a colleague to teach, and design new courses in Mexican literature, film, and/or culture in Spanish and English for undergraduates and graduate students. Candidates will also be expected to conduct and publish research in peer-reviewed academic venues, advise undergraduate and graduate thesis projects, and contribute to departmental and university-level service.
We are a global, interdisciplinary department seeking a specialist in Mexican literature and culture (20th and 21st century) with in-depth knowledge of the debates surrounding cultural production both in Mexico, the United States, and Latin America.
We also seek a candidate whose research, teaching, and service will advance UC San Diego’s transition to HSI and/or objectives of anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, and social justice with a focus on the Latinx/Chicanx community.
Authorization to work in US is a prerequisite of employment (Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1985).
Qualifications
- ABD in Latin American Studies, Hispanic Studies, Romance Languages and Literatures, Comparative Literature, or related fields at the time of application
- Competence in Spanish and English is expected
- PhD in Latin American Studies, Hispanic Studies, Romance Languages and Literatures, Comparative Literature, or related fields by the time of appointment
- Experience designing and teaching undergraduate and graduate literature courses
- Preferred candidates will demonstrate historical depth in their approach and evince a strong research agenda
- While genres, historical periods, and methodologies are open, work and interest in science fiction, narco literature, immigration, or historical fiction is preferred
Application Requirements
Cover Letter - A cover letter that details the direction of their current research and teaching objectives (include job ad code “181” and the acronym showing where you found the ad at the top of your cover letter with personal statement).
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Statement of Research
Writing Sample - In English
Teaching Statement - An overview of the candidate’s teaching and mentoring experience and philosophy
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
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- 3-4 letters of reference required
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