Associate/Full Professor of Latin American Literature The Department of Spanish and Portuguese, in the University of Maryland’s School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (SLLC), seeks to appoint a distinguished Latin-American literary and cultural critic at the advanced Associate or Full Professor level. All serious candidates at the rank level will be considered, but we are predominantly interested in an interdisciplinary scholar with the ability to encompass more than one cultural/intellectual Latin American tradition, as s/he will become an integral part of the Department of Spanish and Portuguese and the Latin American Studies Center.

Latin American intellectual history and contemporary cultural and/or theoretical debates, electronic media/electronic archives and/or journals, cinema studies, and popular cultures are areas of importance.

The successful applicant will have an international reputation, a strong publication record reflecting a comprehensive view of the region and its diverse intellectual histories and a commitment to teaching excellence. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in departmental and SLLC activities and committees, work with the Latin American Studies Center, teach at the graduate and undergraduate level, and should have native or near-native fluency in both English and Spanish. Salary commensurate with experience and publications.

For full consideration, applicants should submit a letter of application, including a short description of their current research plans, a CV, and three letters of support, by November 16, 2009, to Professor Regina Harrison, Chair, Latin American Literature Search Committee, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, 3215 Jimenez Hall, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA. Electronic submissions are welcome. All materials can be sent electronically to the following address: sllc position

In the subject line, please indicate: Latin American Literature Senior Search

The University of Maryland is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.