The University of Texas at El Paso
Assistant/Associate Professor in Chicano Studies, Languages, and Linguistics (2
The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, us, 88568
Overview
Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Chicano Studies, Languages, and Linguistics (2 Positions) – full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor position in Latino/Chicano/Latin American Studies or in Spanish for Specific Purposes, to begin in Fall 2026. Location: El Paso, TX. Category: Liberal Arts. Posted On: Tue Oct 21 2025. The Department of Chicano Studies, Languages, and Linguistics at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor position. We seek an innovative and dynamic scholar whose research either bridges the fields of Latino, Chicano and Latin American Studies or specializes in the teaching of Spanish for specific purposes. Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Chicano Studies and Spanish; mentor undergraduate and graduate students, many of whom are first-generation Hispanic college students, and support their research and professional development in both academic and community contexts; and lead public-facing community engagement projects centered on local, regional, and transnational issues, fostering connections between scholarship and the broader community. Job Requirements
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in a field closely related to the candidate's area of expertise (e.g., Chicano Studies, Cultural Studies, Latino Studies, Latin American Studies, Spanish, Applied Linguistics, Translation Studies). Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish (to be assessed during the interview). Active research agenda Latino/Chicano Studies/Latin American Studies or in Spanish for Specific Purposes, with a record of (or potential for) publishing in peer-reviewed outlets. Demonstrated interest in pursuing external research funding. Ability to teach in both English and Spanish and to mentor students from Hispanic and first-generation college backgrounds. Strong commitment to collaboration and the ability to contribute to transnational and interdisciplinary research and teaching, both within the department and across the College of Liberal Arts. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with public scholarship or community-engaged projects that have a transnational or cross-border focus, particularly those connecting Latino and Latin American communities or advancing best practices in teaching Spanish for the professions. Experience in administrative oversight of one or more academic programs. Experience in securing external research funding. Additional Information
Salary and Benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive benefits package, as well as start-up funds to support their research. Hiring decisions are contingent on budget approval. In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment. The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312. For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu. To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Chicano Studies, Languages, and Linguistics (2 Positions) – full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor position in Latino/Chicano/Latin American Studies or in Spanish for Specific Purposes, to begin in Fall 2026. Location: El Paso, TX. Category: Liberal Arts. Posted On: Tue Oct 21 2025. The Department of Chicano Studies, Languages, and Linguistics at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor position. We seek an innovative and dynamic scholar whose research either bridges the fields of Latino, Chicano and Latin American Studies or specializes in the teaching of Spanish for specific purposes. Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Chicano Studies and Spanish; mentor undergraduate and graduate students, many of whom are first-generation Hispanic college students, and support their research and professional development in both academic and community contexts; and lead public-facing community engagement projects centered on local, regional, and transnational issues, fostering connections between scholarship and the broader community. Job Requirements
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in a field closely related to the candidate's area of expertise (e.g., Chicano Studies, Cultural Studies, Latino Studies, Latin American Studies, Spanish, Applied Linguistics, Translation Studies). Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish (to be assessed during the interview). Active research agenda Latino/Chicano Studies/Latin American Studies or in Spanish for Specific Purposes, with a record of (or potential for) publishing in peer-reviewed outlets. Demonstrated interest in pursuing external research funding. Ability to teach in both English and Spanish and to mentor students from Hispanic and first-generation college backgrounds. Strong commitment to collaboration and the ability to contribute to transnational and interdisciplinary research and teaching, both within the department and across the College of Liberal Arts. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with public scholarship or community-engaged projects that have a transnational or cross-border focus, particularly those connecting Latino and Latin American communities or advancing best practices in teaching Spanish for the professions. Experience in administrative oversight of one or more academic programs. Experience in securing external research funding. Additional Information
Salary and Benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive benefits package, as well as start-up funds to support their research. Hiring decisions are contingent on budget approval. In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment. The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312. For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu. To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Education and Training Industries Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The University of Texas at El Paso by 2x Note: This page originally contained additional postings and related items which have been excluded to focus on the current position.
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