$90,838 - $102,017
Salaries are commensurate with education and experience, and are subject to the Professional Staff Congress-CUNY salary schedule: https://psc-cuny.org/issues/contract-apeoplescuny/ta-2023-2027/salary-schedules/.
CUNY offers facultya competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension, and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs.
The Department of Languages and Literatures at Lehman College, City University of New York invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Spanish, with a preferred specialization in Central American and/or Caribbean literatures and cultures. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Spanish language courses at different levels, as well as Hispanic and Latin American cultures, and survey literature courses. We invite applications from candidates who specialize in Central American and/or Caribbean literatures and cultures and have proven experience in teaching Spanish to diverse groups. Additionally, experience in teaching Spanish for professional purposes is highly desirable.In addition to a strong commitment to teaching, the successful candidate is expected to show a record of publications and demonstrate the potential to maintain an active research agenda. The successful candidate will also be expected to perform administrative service for the department and the college, carrying out various duties such as student advising and placement, committee work, and curriculum development.
The tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor will begin Fall 2026.
Ph.D. in Spanish, Latin American Studies, or related disciplines preferred at the time of hiring.
Demonstrated expertise in Central American and/or Caribbean Literatures and Cultures.
Evidence of effective teaching of Spanish at the college level.
A record of publications and/ or potential for scholarly research and publication.
Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research, and service.
Candidates must upload a Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, and a Cover Letter, and include the names of three professional references – name, title, organization, and contact information – who may subsequently be contacted for letters of recommendation, which are to be sent to the chair of the search committee at LANGUAGES.SEARCH@lehman.cuny.edu.
Please submit completed applications by October 1,2025 for full consideration. Review of C.V.’s will begin on October 1 and continue until a candidate has been identified.