"Visiting Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies"

Job Summary

The Department of Hispanic Studies at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time, non-continuing faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences in Spanish language and modern or contemporary Latin American literatures and cultures in a comparative perspective. Appointment to this position will be for a term of one academic year, beginning Fall 2026, and will carry the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will teach three courses in the general area of Spanish language and modern or contemporary Latin American literatures and cultures, and two in Comparative Literature—one course at the introductory level and one at the 200-level—that also count toward the major and minor in Hispanic Studies. These two English-taught courses will take a comparative approach to Hispanophone literatures and may include other literary-linguistic traditions within or beyond Europe and Latin America, depending on the candidate's expertise.

Required qualifications

Among the qualifications required for appointment is the Ph.D. degree (in hand by May 2026). Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. Successful language teaching experience at the college level is desirable. Oberlin College values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The incumbent will bring understanding of or experience working with underrepresented and diverse academic populations. Oberlin is interested in candidates who can contribute to the excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service. Oberlin recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran's status, and/or other protected status as required by applicable law.

Compensation

Within the range established for this position, salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes an excellent benefits package.

Special instructions to applicant

All application materials must be submitted electronically through Oberlin College and Conservatory's online application process at https://jobs.oberlin.edu
A complete application will be comprised of 1) a Cover Letter describing your teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and service, detailing any connections to supporting an inclusive learning environment; 2) a Curriculum Vitae; 3) an unofficial graduate transcript; 4) a statement (or statements) on your teaching philosophy and expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion; 5) Letters of Reference from three recommenders* All application materials must be submitted electronically through Oberlin College and Conservatory's online application process at: https://jobs.oberlin.edu/
*By providing three letters of reference, you agree that we may contact your letter writers.
Review of applications will begin on January 19, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by January 19, 2026, deadline will be guaranteed full consideration.
Questions about the position can be addressed to: adiazbur@oberlin.edu or Ana María Díaz Burgos, Chair of Hispanic Studies at 440-775-8581.