Salary commensurate with education and experience.
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Trinity University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Spanish specializing in 20th- or 21st-century Spanish or Latin American literature and culture, beginning August 2026. We welcome candidates engaged in theater and performance, graphic narratives and new media, border and diaspora studies, or other interdisciplinary fields.
The successful candidate will teach Spanish language and upper-division literature and culture courses, as well as courses in Trinity’s First-Year Experience and Pathways general education curriculum (writing, communication, diversity, and engaged citizenship). The teaching load is 3/2, with eligibility for a pre-tenure research leave.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach Spanish language courses at all levels, as well as upper-division courses in Spanish on a variety of subjects related to the literature and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to teach in Trinity University’s First Year Experience program, as well as courses in the Pathways general education curriculum that focus on writing, oral/visual communication, diversity, and engaged citizenship. The teaching load is 3/2 and pre-tenured faculty will have the opportunity to apply for a one semester leave in their third year to advance the candidate’s research agenda. This proposed position is engaged with our university’s core value of intentional inclusion, which strengthens Trinity’s mission by building a supportive community where everyone has the opportunity to excel in an environment where people feel welcomed, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Education
Required: Ph.D. in Spanish, Latin American, or Latinx literature and culture
Preferred: Preference will be given to candidates with an active research profile in 20th and 21st-century Spanish or Latin American theater and performance; graphic narratives and new media; border and diaspora studies; and other interdisciplinary approaches.
Experience
Required:
Teaching: experience at the undergraduate level for Spanish language courses (beginning, intermediate to advanced) and Spanish and/or Latin American and/or U.S. Latinx literature and culture courses.
Research/Scholarship: expertise in 20th and/or 21st century literature and culture from the Americas (Latin American/U.S. Latinx) and/or Spain.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English.
One file containing the following, in order:
1. A letter of application
2. Curriculum Vitae,
3. Statement of research philosophy
4. Statement of teaching philosophy
5. Intentional Inclusion statement - Intentional Inclusion is a core value at Trinity University. Please provide a brief (1-2 page) reflection on the ways that you might contribute to cultivating an environment where people feel welcomed, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. Provide examples of how that relates to your teaching, research/scholarship and other professional activities.
At the initial stage of the search, no letters of recommendation, student evaluations, or other materials will be required.
The review of applications will begin on November 21, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Consistent with Trinity University’s dedication to intentional inclusion, we invite applications from candidates who will enhance the diversity and vibrancy of our academic community through their scholarship, teaching, and lived experiences.
Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application.
Inquiries should be directed to the Chair of Modern Languages and Literatures, mll.chair@trinity.edu or Bladimir Ruiz, bruiz@trinity.edu