Open Positions

Assistant Professor of Latin American Studies (tenure-track)

Beginning in Fall 2012. Specialist in Spanish Caribbean and/or Mexican literatures and cultures, and their diasporas. Ability to teach interdisciplinary courses highly desirable. A working knowledge of Brazilian literary and cultural traditions and Portuguese language would be a plus. The candidate should be able to teach both introductory courses as well as advanced seminars for majors. Requirements: potential for outstanding scholarly achievement, native or near-native fluency in Spanish, Ph.D. in hand by time of appointment. Please send one 15-25 page sample of scholarly work and complete dossier, including three letters of recommendation, to José Antonio Mazzotti, Chair, Romance Languages, Olin Center, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155. Review of applications begins November 15, 2011 and continues until position is filled. For full consideration and possible MLA interview, applications should be complete by November 15. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Full-time Lecturer of Spanish Language and Literatures
(non tenure-track)

Beginning September 1, 2012. The Department of Romance Languages is seeking a full-time lecturer in Spanish to teach all levels of language and beginning levels of literature, both Spanish and Latin American (three courses per semester). M.A. or equivalent and previous college-level experience required; native or near-native fluency essential; Ph.D. desirable. Previous teaching experience and familiarity with computer programs would be a plus. Review of applications begins November 15, 2011 and continues until the position is filled. Send cover letter, updated CV, and three letters of reference to Prof. José Antonio Mazzotti, Chair, Tufts University, Department of Romance Languages, Olin Center, 180 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA 02155. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.