"Assistant Professor of Spanish (Caribbean focus)"

Assistant Professor of Spanish (Caribbean focus)

The Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at The Citadel invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Spanish with expertise in the Caribbean (literature, culture, and/or related fields).

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Spanish or a closely related field by the time of appointment
• Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level
• Evidence of (or clear potential for) a strong scholarly agenda

Responsibilities:

• Teach all undergraduate levels of Spanish language, literature, and culture
• Offer special topics and first-year (freshman) seminars as needed
• Standard 4-4 teaching load at a public, state institution
• Contribute to departmental service and student mentoring

The department serves the undergraduate day program of approximately 2,000 cadets and offers a robust, faculty-led summer study abroad portfolio in Spain and Latin America. The Citadel Foundation provides competitive internal grants supporting research, conference travel, and professional development.

Please include with your online application: curriculum vitae, transcripts (unofficial acceptable at initial stage), and arrange for three letters of recommendation. Send to Dr. Francesc Morales at fmorale1@citadel.edu. Review of applications will begin upon receipt and full consideration is guaranteed for files received by November 1, 2025.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of appointment. First-round interviews will be conducted via Zoom.

Benefits of Working at The Citadel:

• Extensive Health Plans
• Great Retirement Options
• Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents
• Paid Parental Leave
• Isle of Palms Beach Club
• Swain Family Boat Center
• Community Service Opportunities