Romance Languages Tenured/Tenure-Track Position in Latin American Literature

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Romance Languages Tenured/Tenure-Track Position in Latin American Literature

The University of Pennsylvania announces a tenured/tenure-track open rank position in the Department of Romance Languages. We are looking for a Latin Americanist with specialization in the 19th or 20th centuries. Strong theoretical background and interest in the Southern Cone including Brazil desired. Ph.D. and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship will be required. Finalists will be interviewed at the MLA meeting in Philadelphia.

Application dossiers are to be submitted online at

http://facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/postings/1008

Please include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and two writing samples. Applications for an Assistant Professor position should also include the contact information of three individuals who will provide letters of recommendation. Recommenders will be contacted by the University with instructions on how to submit letters to the website. Candidates are encouraged to apply by December 2, 2016. The Department of Romance Languages is strongly committed to Penn’s Action Plan for Faculty Diversity and Excellence and to establishing a diverse faculty (for more information see: http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v58/n02/diversityplan.html).

The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/Females/Individuals with disabilities/Veterans are encouraged to apply.