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Assistant Professor in Portuguese & Comparative Literature

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Position description

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of California, Santa Barbara, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Portuguese Literature, effective July 1, 2017. In addition to the literature of Portugal, covering different chronological periods and areas, an interest in the Lusophone literatures and cultures of Africa and Asia is highly desirable. Priority will be given to candidates with expertise in Comparative Literature. Ph.D., or equivalent, in Portuguese Literature is expected by the time of appointment and candidates should have native or near-native fluency in Portuguese. The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.

Evidence of outstanding research (or research potential) and teaching ability both at the undergraduate and graduate levels are essential. Candidates should also be capable of promoting and organizing activities in the area of Portuguese literature and culture. Duties include teaching and advising at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. For more information, please visit our web page at: http://www.spanport.ucsb.edu

All application materials, including two (a third is optional) letters of reference, must be submitted online by the deadline via UC Recruit at: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00864

We require the following (all in English except writing samples): cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests (up-to 1,200 words), two writing samples (maximum 30 pages) in either Portuguese or English, a teaching statement (up-to 1,000 words), and two letters of reference (a third is optional). Applicants should arrange for the letters of recommendation to be uploaded directly via UC Recruit.

Primary consideration will be given to applications received by December 19, 2016. Inquires may be addressed to the Search Committee at: spanishportuguesesearch2016@spanport.ucsb.edu

A first round of interviews will be conducted via Skype.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Research

  • Statement of Teaching

  • Writing Samples - Two writing samples (maximum 30 pages) in either Portuguese or English.

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
    (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 2-3 letters of reference required

Job location

Santa Barbara, CA