Assistant Professor (19th-21st Century Latin American Narrative & Cultural Studies)

ive & Cultural Studies) Position Number: 82163 Hiring Unit: Languages & Literatures of Europe and the Americas/College of Arts, Languages & Letters Location: Manoa Date Posted: October 6, 2026 Closing Date: Continuous - application review begins November 17, 2026 Salary Information: Commensurate with experience and qualifications Monthly Type: 9 Month Tenure Track: Tenure Full Time/Part Time: Full-time Temporary/Permanent: Permanent Other Conditions: The Department of Languages & Literatures of Europe & the Americas of the University of Hawai'i at Manoa invites applications for a full time, tenure-track position in 19th-21st century Latin American narrative and Cultural Studies at the level of Assistant Professor to start Fall 2027, pending position clearance and availability of funds. The Department of Languages & Literatures of Europe & the Americas (LLEA) at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa provides students with a broad global foundation in cross-cultural and applied education, embracing Hawai'i as a crossroads of Pacific exchange and cultural connection. Its commitment to student success and practical learning makes it a valuable part of the UH Manoa community. In addition to Spanish and Latin American Studies courses, the department also offers instruction in French, German, Russian, Italian, and Portuguese.

At UH Manoa, Spanish is consistently one of the top languages studied, along with Japanese and Hawaiian. LLEA offers an MA in Spanish, and a B.A. in LLEA with specialization in Spanish & Latin American Studies. The LLEA BA also offers tracks in French Studies and German Studies. Minors are offered in Spanish, Latin American & Iberian Studies, French Studies, and German Studies.

Our campus welcomes all students but given our responsibilities to the community in which we operate, as part of our strategic mission, we strive to become a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning, a place that is committed to integrating Native Hawaiian language, culture and/or values into its academic and campus environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teach graduate courses in area of specialization; Teach undergraduate courses (introductory through advanced) in Spanish and Latin American & Iberian Studies; Advise undergraduate and graduate students; Maintain an active agenda of scholarly research and publication in area(s) of specialization; Participate in graduate committees; Contribute service at the department, college, university, and community levels; Other duties as assigned by the Chair.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Latin American Literature, Cultural Studies or closely related field from a college or university of recognized standing (ABD will be considered; all requirements for degree must be completed by August 2027); Demonstrated expertise in 19th-21st century Latin American narrative and/or cultural studies; Demonstrated experience in teaching and service; Ability to develop and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels; Evidence of scholarly activity and research agenda in the field of specialization; High-level of proficiency in Spanish and English; Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, faculty, staff and administrators. Desirable Qualifications: Ability to teach and develop courses in US Latino studies and Southern Cone Studies; Research capability in other areas including environmental humanities, folklore, food studies, gender studies, postcolonial studies, tourism studies, or trans-Pacific studies. To Apply: Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the following REQUIRED documents: Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications; Current CV; Statement of teaching philosophy; Statement of current and future research plans; One publication that exemplify scholarly work relevant to the position; Student course evaluations, if available; Contact information for three references (name, title, institution, email address, and phone number). Transcripts for highest degree (unofficial copies acceptable with the application; official transcripts required at time of hire).

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