Teaching Assistant Professor in Hispanic Literatures and Cultures for Hispanic Studies, Department

The Department of World Languages and Cultures (WLC) and the Hispanic Studies Section at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) invite applications for a non-tenure-track position at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor of Hispanic Literatures and Cultures. This is a one-year appointment, renewable contingent upon performance and funding, to begin Fall 2026.

The selected candidate will teach four mostly upper division writing, literature, and culture Spanish courses per semester.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Spanish by time of appointment.

Demonstrated excellence in scholarly research.

Significant formal training and teaching experience

Native or near-native proficiency in both Spanish and English

Application Instructions

Candidates should apply through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/184877 Please submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing your interest in the position and research and teaching experience, evidence of past teaching ability/experience (such as syllabi or evaluations), and two letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin on April 28, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

All inquiries should be directed to Dr. Álvaro A. Ayo, Search Committee Chair, Department of World Languages and Cultures, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996 (aayo@utk.edu).