Whichard Visiting Distinguished Associate Professor
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Commensurate with qualifications.
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The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at East Carolina University, in partnership with the Department of English, invites applications for the Whichard Visiting Distinguished Professorship in the Humanities from scholars and/or writers whose work focuses on issues important to and affecting Spanish-speaking communities in the U.S. or south of the U.S.-Mexico border, through scholarly genres or creative activity, which could include literature, film/television, or folklore.
This appointment starts August, 2025, for up to a three-year appointment term. The faculty member appointed will be hired at the rank of Visiting Associate Professor or Visiting Professor.
The Whichard Distinguished Professor will teach at least one course per semester in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures or Department of English in the candidate’s area(s) of expertise.
The Whichard Distinguished Professor will advocate for the importance of studying languages, literatures, and cultures, and will engage not only with students and faculty in the departments, College, and University, but also with the community at large. The person appointed will promote the Humanities on campus and in the region through public programming and other initiatives. Substantial funds to support the development of these programs and events are available through the Whichard Distinguished Professorship.
Requisitos
For Visiting Associate Professor rank, applicants must have:
- native or near-native proficiency in both English and Spanish;
- demonstrated superior teaching ability and/or excellence in other instructional responsibilities
- a demonstrated commitment to promoting the importance of the Humanities
- an appropriate terminal degree: a PhD degree in Hispanic Studies, Spanish Language and Literature, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Comparative Literature, Romance Languages and Literatures, or a related discipline; or a PhD in English, Folklore Studies, or a related discipline; or an MFA in Creative Writing or a related discipline.
Appointment at Visiting Professor rank requires the above qualifications in addition to demonstrated excellence in teaching and an extensive and distinguished record of publication.
Preference will be given to candidates with a history of university engagement and participation in academic programming and community building.
Cómo solicitar
Application materials should be submitted online at www.jobs.ecu.edu using position number 949040.
Required application materials include:
1. A cover letter indicating interest in the position, describing relevant qualifications, and indicating plans to use the funds associated with the professorship for programming and other initiatives.
2. A Curriculum Vitae
3. Contact information for three current references
An official transcript and three official letters of reference are required upon employment. Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
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For inquiries, please contact:
Paul Fallon, search committee chair, fallonp@ecu.edu.
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