University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Assistant Professor
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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Posting Information
Department: Romance Studies - 312100
Posting Open Date: 10/14/2025
Application Deadline: 11/14/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Position Type: Permanent Faculty
Working Title: Assistant Professor
Appointment Type: Tenured/Tenure Track
Vacancy ID: FAC0005695
Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week: 40
FTE: 1
Position Location: North Carolina, US
Hiring Range: Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications
Proposed Start Date: 07/01/2026
Position Summary The Department of Romance Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position: Assistant Professor in Modern/contemporary Hispanic Caribbean Studies to begin July 1, 2026. The successful candidate will join a vibrant community of scholars and students with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and support through research units such as the Institute for the Study of the Americas, the Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Research in Black Culture and History, the American Indian Center, and UNC’s Latino/a Studies Program. The position carries a 2-2 teaching load.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements PhD in Spanish, or related degree.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience The successful candidate will have a record of research and teaching excellence, and administrative experience and/or potential. Research areas we are looking to strengthen include but are not limited to Medical Humanities, Literature and the Law, Digital Humanities, Migration, and Afro-Caribbean Studies. The successful candidate will maintain an active research program, teach a range of courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and perform service for the department and university, along with a share of advising PhD dissertations.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements N/A
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable.
Special Instructions Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, and a scholarly writing sample. At the time of application candidates will also be required to identify the names, titles, and email addresses of three professional references at the rank of tenure-track assistant professor or higher. However, these recommenders will only be contacted for applicants who are selected for interviews. This position will remain open until filled. Review of applications will begin on November 12, 2025. First-round interviews will be held in December via video conference.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Department Contact Information Department Contact Name and Title: Dan Warfield/Business Manager
Department Contact Telephone or Email: dgwarfie@email.unc.edu
Academic Personnel Office Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu. The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.
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Posting Information
Department: Romance Studies - 312100
Posting Open Date: 10/14/2025
Application Deadline: 11/14/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Position Type: Permanent Faculty
Working Title: Assistant Professor
Appointment Type: Tenured/Tenure Track
Vacancy ID: FAC0005695
Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week: 40
FTE: 1
Position Location: North Carolina, US
Hiring Range: Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications
Proposed Start Date: 07/01/2026
Position Summary The Department of Romance Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position: Assistant Professor in Modern/contemporary Hispanic Caribbean Studies to begin July 1, 2026. The successful candidate will join a vibrant community of scholars and students with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and support through research units such as the Institute for the Study of the Americas, the Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Research in Black Culture and History, the American Indian Center, and UNC’s Latino/a Studies Program. The position carries a 2-2 teaching load.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements PhD in Spanish, or related degree.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience The successful candidate will have a record of research and teaching excellence, and administrative experience and/or potential. Research areas we are looking to strengthen include but are not limited to Medical Humanities, Literature and the Law, Digital Humanities, Migration, and Afro-Caribbean Studies. The successful candidate will maintain an active research program, teach a range of courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and perform service for the department and university, along with a share of advising PhD dissertations.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements N/A
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable.
Special Instructions Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, and a scholarly writing sample. At the time of application candidates will also be required to identify the names, titles, and email addresses of three professional references at the rank of tenure-track assistant professor or higher. However, these recommenders will only be contacted for applicants who are selected for interviews. This position will remain open until filled. Review of applications will begin on November 12, 2025. First-round interviews will be held in December via video conference.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Department Contact Information Department Contact Name and Title: Dan Warfield/Business Manager
Department Contact Telephone or Email: dgwarfie@email.unc.edu
Academic Personnel Office Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu. The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.
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