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AspectFull Time Comparative Literature ProfessorFull Time English Literature Professor
Required CredentialsDoctorate in Comparative Literature or related fieldDoctorate in English Literature or related field
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Employer & Industry UsageHigher education institutions, academic researchHigher education institutions, academic research
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding differences in teaching focus, research scope, and curriculumUnderstanding differences in specialization, course content, and research areas

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Professor and Department Chair

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Department of Spanish and Portuguese 

Department Chair and Professor 

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a Department Chair and Professor. While the research focus is open, the department is particularly interested in scholars with a focus on one or more of the following areas: 

  • Environmental humanities 

  • Legacies of colonialism and modernity 

  • Legacies and politics of violation 

  • Migration 

  • U.S. influence and interactions with diasporic communities 

  • Science and technology studies 

  • Health humanities 

Successful candidates must merit appointment as a Full Professor (though they may currently be an Associate Professor), and we seek candidates with extraordinary credentials in research, teaching, and mentorship. We especially welcome applications from scholars whose research displays comparative geopolitical approaches; transpacific and global Hispano/Lusophone frameworks are all welcome. We also welcome inventive blends of teaching and research with public humanities work and community engagement as well as candidates whose disposition to participate in the life of the department through service strengthens the department's commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service.  

Job requirements: 

  • Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English 

  • PhD in Latin American literatures or a closely related field 

  • Previous administrative experience 

Pending budgetary approval, the position will begin in fall 2026. 

The committee will begin reviewing applications on December 1, 2025, and will continue to accept materials until the position is filled. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of future research and teaching plans, and the names of 3 references. (References will be contacted for a letter in the event that the candidate is a finalist for the position.) 

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