Assistant Professor of Latin American and Luso-Brazilian Literature and Film
Boston University seeks a scholar in contemporary Latin American and Luso-Brazilian literature and film to join the Department of Romance Studies.
Best for:Best for scholars specializing in Latin American and Luso-Brazilian studies with a strong interest in film and media.
Overview
Boston University is inviting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position within the Department of Romance Studies. The successful candidate will focus on contemporary Latin American and Luso-Brazilian literature and film, with a transnational research and pedagogical approach. Responsibilities include teaching one undergraduate course annually for the Cinema and Media Studies program and contributing to departmental curriculum development. Applicants are expected to demonstrate excellence in both research and teaching while actively participating in university service and student engagement initiatives.
What you'll do
- Conduct innovative research in contemporary Latin American and Luso-Brazilian literature and film.
- Teach one undergraduate course per year within the Cinema and Media Studies program.
- Contribute to the development of the Cinema and Media Studies curriculum and elective offerings.
- Engage in active departmental service and university-wide initiatives.
- Foster student engagement through high-quality pedagogy and mentorship.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in an appropriate discipline
Language: Portuguese, Spanish, and English; native or near-native proficiency required.
Instruction: Portuguese, Spanish, and English
- Demonstrated excellence in research and teaching
- Native or near-native proficiency in Portuguese, Spanish, and English
- Expertise in contemporary Latin American and Luso-Brazilian literature and film
- Interest in Cinema and Media Studies
- Must hold a PhD in an appropriate discipline by September 1, 2027
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-15
Applicants should submit a letter of application detailing research and teaching interests, a CV, one representative writing sample, two representative syllabi, and three letters of recommendation via the provided portal.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Writing sample
- 2 representative syllabi
- 3 reference letters
Contact
Michael Williams
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