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University, research, and specialist careers across Guatemala

Browse the latest academic, research, and specialist jobs across Guatemala. Find university roles, industry expert positions, and opportunities for advanced-degree professionals.

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Guatemala jobs on Academic Jobs cover faculty, lecturer, research, and professional appointments at Guatemalan universities, colleges, research institutes, and organisations that recruit academic-grade specialists. Candidates use this hub to review openings nationwide, compare employer profiles, and apply to roles that match their discipline, experience level, and preferred location within Guatemala.

Guatemala's employment landscape spans public and private universities, dual-sector colleges, specialist research centres, hospitals, and industry employers that hire researchers, subject-matter experts, and advanced-degree professionals. Typical listings include teaching-only contracts, research fellowships, tenure-track or continuing academic posts, sessional teaching, corporate R&D roles, and professional staff positions that support students, labs, and innovation teams.

Location pages below link to state and territory job hubs across Guatemala. Each spoke highlights openings in a specific region, which helps candidates who already know they want to work in a particular state or province. City hubs go further, surfacing roles in major university towns, research parks, and metropolitan centres where institutions and industry compete for talent in fields such as medicine, engineering, education, business, and the arts.

Job seekers returning to Guatemala after study abroad, industry secondments, or parental leave often start at the country level before narrowing to a short list of employers. Recruitment and HR teams at Guatemalan universities, research organisations, and industry labs use the same structure to improve visibility for high-intent queries such as faculty jobs, research roles, expert appointments, and academic positions in Guatemala.

Create a job alert from this page to receive email updates when new guatemala vacancies match your criteria. Employers can post roles directly to reach qualified candidates who browse Academic Jobs for university careers, research posts, and specialist industry roles in Guatemala.

Whether you are completing a PhD, moving from industry into academia, or seeking promotion to professor, principal scientist, or dean level, starting from the Guatemala jobs hub gives you a structured map of where demand is highest and which regions deserve a closer look before you commit to applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What are the top university jobs in Guatemala?

Top roles include Assistant Professor, Lecturer, and Research Fellow in Guatemala, with opportunities at institutions like Universidad de San Carlos. Explore listings at AcademicJobs.com.

⭐How can I find the best professors in Guatemala?

Use Rate My Professor on AcademicJobs.com to discover top-rated educators in Guatemala based on student feedback and reviews.

📊What are average salaries for faculty in Guatemala?

Faculty salaries in Guatemala range from GTQ 120,000 to GTQ 400,000 ($15,500–$51,600 USD) annually, depending on role, experience, and institution. Check AcademicJobs.com for detailed guides.

🛤️What's the career path for academics in Guatemala?

Career paths typically progress from Lecturer or Assistant Professor to Associate and Full Professor roles, with tenure opportunities at major universities. Explore paths on AcademicJobs.com.

💰What salary can professors expect in Guatemala compared to other regions?

Professors in Guatemala earn between GTQ 120,000 and GTQ 400,000 ($15,500–$51,600 USD) annually, lower than in the US or Europe due to economic factors, but with a meaningful cost-of-living adjustment.

✍️How do I rate my professor in Guatemala?

Visit Rate My Professor on AcademicJobs.com to share feedback and rate professors in Guatemala, helping others choose the best educators.

🔬What research trends are in Guatemala academia?

Current trends include environmental sustainability, indigenous studies, and public health, with universities like Universidad Rafael Landívar leading regional projects and collaborations.

🏆What makes a career in Guatemala academia rewarding?

Careers in Guatemala academia are rewarding due to the chance to address social challenges, engage with rich cultural heritage, and shape future generations through education and research.

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