Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies, Tenure Track at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York

Job Description:

Vassar College

Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies, Tenure Track

Department: Hispanic Studies Department

Posting Removal Date:

Posting Number: F126P

For full consideration applicants should apply by: 11/15/2024



About Vassar College


Vassar is a highly selective, coeducational liberal arts college of about 2400 undergraduate students, located in the Hudson Valley, seventy-five miles north of New York City. Vassar stands upon the
homelands of the Munsee Lenape. The College is located in Poughkeepsie, home to a culturally diverse community, and benefits from convenient commuter rail access to New York City. Vassar faculty are committed teachers/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, and studios and in individually-mentored projects. They teach broadly in the curricula of their departments, advise students, and serve on college-wide and departmental committees. The College maintains a generous leave policy, provides strong support for research, and encourages multidisciplinary approaches to teaching.

Position Introduction


The Department of Hispanic Studies at Vassar College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning fall of 2025.

AA Statement


Vassar College is deeply committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum, and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. The College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and especially welcomes applications from veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of racial, ethnic, and other groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding.

Position Description


We seek applications from candidates whose scholarly work engages Mexican cultural production from the 19th and early 20th centuries and its relationships with other Latin American cultures. The ability to build bridges between literary, cultural, visual, and/or media studies is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching, the ability to teach Spanish-language as well as advanced literature/culture courses, and evidence of promising scholarly research. Experience or interest in collaborating with one or more of Vassar’s multidisciplinary programs will enhance an applicant’s portfolio. Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English is required. PhD in Spanish, Hispanic Languages and Literatures, Comparative Literature or related field must be in hand by time of appointment.. Teaching load in the first year is four courses; after that it is four courses plus a tutorial-style “intensive,” which may include supervision of senior theses.

Salary Wage Range


Pay Transparency Disclosure: The annual base starting salary range for this position is $92,000 to $102,000 (USD). This range includes new faculty appointments beginning the first year of a standard tenure clock as well as Assistant Professors with previous tenure-line experience who will be on an accelerated tenure clock. When extending an offer of employment, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not limited to) candidate’s education/training, work experience, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations. This salary range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting. The starting salary for an Assistant Professor in this position with a PhD beginning the first year of a standard tenure clock in Fall 2025 is $96,000.

How to Apply


Candidates should submit a letter of application, a C. V., a statement of teaching experience and philosophy, a candidate diversity statement (additional information can be found at: 
https://offices.vassar.edu/dean-of-the-faculty/positions/candidate-diversity-statement/), a 20-to 25-page writing sample, graduate school transcript (an unofficial copy is acceptable for initial application), and three letters of recommendation.

Applications should be addressed to Michael Aronna, Chair of Hispanic Studies, and submitted online at:
https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/4122. Address any questions to Michael Aronna via miaronna@vassar.edu. Review of applicant materials will begin on November 15, 2024, and will continue until the position has been filled. There is no guarantee that applications received after November 15, 2024, will be reviewed.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To Apply


All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/4122.

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