curricular mission across the Romance languages.
We seek a dynamic scholar whose research and teaching engage Catalan language, literature, and culture in a broad and innovative manner. We especially welcome candidates whose work places Catalan Studies in conversation with one or more of the following: comparative and transnational approaches, Iberian Studies, Mediterranean Studies, migration and diaspora, race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, colonial and postcolonial studies, environmental humanities, media and visual culture, translation, multilingualism, and language and cultural contact. The historical period is open.
The successful candidate will maintain a vigorous research agenda and contribute to teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The position carries a primary responsibility for the development and expansion of the Department's offerings in Catalan language and culture and will also contribute regularly to the Spanish curriculum.
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Catalan Studies, Hispanic Studies, Romance Languages and Literatures, Comparative Literature, or a related field by the time of appointment. Fluency in Catalan and Spanish, together with high competence in English, is required. Knowledge of or scholarly engagement with additional Romance languages and cultures is welcome but not required. Applicants should demonstrate evidence of scholarly excellence or exceptional promise and a strong commitment to effective undergraduate and graduate teaching.
This is a full-time, nine-month, university-year appointment covering the fall and winter terms, with an anticipated start date of August 25, 2027. All application materials should be submitted online via this Interfolio link: apply.interfolio.com/192614. Materials should include a cover letter describing the applicant's research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching, and three letters of recommendation. Additional materials, including a writing sample and evidence of teaching effectiveness, may be requested at a later stage.
Employment will require a successful criminal background check and candidates must meet all degree requirements prior to the start date of the position. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For any questions, please contact the executive assistant, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, at rllexecasst@umich.edu. The deadline for submission is October 23, 2026.
