"Assistant Professor of Latino and Latinx Studies in the US South"

Job Details

Assistant Professor of Latino and Latinx Studies in the US South

Department: CAS Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Salary Range: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary

The faculty of the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 16, 2026. We are seeking a scholar with a well-defined interdisciplinary research agenda that examines the diverse linguistic repertoires, literary traditions, histories, and cultural expressions of Spanish-speaking communities in the US South, with an emphasis on (im)migrant narratives and cultural practices shaped by Latin American, Caribbean, and Indigenous heritages. We welcome applicants whose work addresses contemporary topics related to migration, borderlands, Spanish as a heritage language in the United States, and the cultural impact of Hispanic immigrants in the US South.

Required Education and Experience

• The position requires that candidates hold a Ph.D. in Spanish or a related field by August 16, 2026.
• Additionally, they should have at least four semesters of experience teaching at the college level, either as the instructor of record or as a graduate teaching assistant.
• Candidates must also possess a native or near-native command of both Spanish and English.
• The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to both the graduate and undergraduate programs in Spanish, as well as to the Southern Studies minor.
• The tenure home will be the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures. Teaching responsibilities will include two courses per semester, covering a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate courses in both Spanish and English.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicant

All applicants must apply online at USCJobs at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Applications must include: (1) a cover letter that describes their research and teaching interests, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and email addresses of 3 references. The Search Committee will solicit letters of recommendation upon the identification of finalists for the position. The application for this position will remain open through November 2nd, 2025. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. D. Eric Holt at deholt01@mailbox.sc.edu.