Visiting Assistant Professor or Instructor in Hispanic Studies

Department

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Job Description

Position Introduction:

We are seeking a one year full-time visiting faculty member in the field of Spanish Language and Latin American Literature and Culture to begin in August 2026.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will teach five courses at the undergraduate level across all levels of the curriculum,  including  language, culture, literature, and/or media. Applicants should have a PhD or anticipate PhD completion by May 2026 and have native or near-native fluency in Spanish.

Application Materials:

• Cover Letter & CV

• Teaching Statement

• Research Statement

• Graduate School Transcripts (unofficial copy is acceptable at the time of application)

• Contact information for three references. Candidates will be prompted for these at a later stage, following the submission of the application.

How to Apply:

Applications should be addressed to Lizabeth Paravisini-Gebert and submitted online at: https://vassar.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Vassar-External. PhD is required and must be in hand by time of appointment. Please contact Lizabeth Paravisini-Gebert at liparavisini@vassar.edu with any questions. Review of applicant materials will begin on April 01, 2026 and will continue until the position has been filled. There is no guarantee that applications received after April 01, 2026 will be reviewed.

Pay Transparency Disclosure:

The annual base starting salary range for this position is $89,000 to $93,000 (USD). When extending an offer of employment, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate’s education/training, work experience, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations. This salary range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.