"Visiting Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies"

Hamilton College: Hamilton College Faculty

The Hispanic Studies Department at Hamilton College invites applications for 3 visiting positions for one-year terms (leave replacement positions for 2026-2027), beginning July 1, 2026. We seek candidates to teach courses in Spanish language, Hispanic film, contemporary Spanish literature and cultures, and contemporary Latin American literature and cultures. Your cover letter should highlight your teaching experience in any of these areas. We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate their experience in teaching or working with broadly diverse student populations. Your cover letter should address the ways in which you would enhance the educational experience of students and further the College's educational goals.

The Hispanic Studies Department offers a diverse curriculum that includes Spanish language study for both non-heritage and heritage speakers, and Latin American, Spanish and U.S. Latino literature and culture studies. In our Centro Universitario de Estudios Hispánicos in Madrid we also offer courses in social sciences, art, cinema and dance. To learn more about our department, please visit: https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/departments/hispanic-studies

Candidates with ABD will be considered, although candidates with a Ph.D. are preferred. The teaching load for this position is five courses for the academic year. The expected 9-month base salary range for this position is $77,900 to $80,400. Candidates should submit a cover letter and c.v. via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/180213. Questions regarding the search may be directed to Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies Jessica Burke, Search Committee Chair, at jnburke@hamilton.edu. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.

Hamilton College is a residential liberal arts college located in central New York. The College has built its reputation on the teaching excellence and leading scholarship of its faculty, and on the academic distinction and intellectual curiosity of its approximately 2000 students who take advantage of Hamilton's open curriculum (https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/open-curriculum). Accomplished faculty, highly capable and motivated students, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1 provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, intellectual and cultural diversity, and respect for differences in the development of students as human beings. Hamilton's commitment to diversity is embodied in its need-blind admission policy and meeting the full demonstrated financial need of every accepted student for their entire undergraduate program. Please visit the college website for more information (www.hamilton.edu).

Hamilton College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that is committed to building an inclusive and diverse learning community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and excel. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups in higher education to apply. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find other Hamilton and nearby academic job listings at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-upstate-new-york/, as well as additional information at https://www.hamilton.edu/dof/faculty-development/resources-for-prospective-or-new-faculty/opportunities-for-spouses-or-partners (Opportunities for Spouses or Partners). Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits.

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