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Assistant Professor of Spanish - Department of Languages and Literatures

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Lehman College, of The City University of New York, ranks among the top five institutions in the nation for fostering social mobility. A four-year Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Bronx, Lehman offers bachelor’s, master’s, and advanced degrees and certificate programs in the Liberal Arts, sciences, and professions. The College’s community-driven mission and notable academic programs attract a diverse, international enrollment of over 15,000 students who take courses on its 37-acre, tree-lined campus and online degree programs. Many thousands more community members benefit yearly from its active cultural, educational, health, and economic outreach programs and services.

The Department of Languages and Literatures at Lehman College, City University of New York invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Spanish, with a preferred specialization in Central American and/or Caribbean literatures and cultures. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Spanish language courses at different levels, as well as Hispanic and Latin American cultures, and survey literature courses. We invite applications from candidates who specialize in Central American and/or Caribbean literatures and cultures and have proven experience in teaching Spanish to diverse groups. Additionally, experience in teaching Spanish for professional purposes is highly desirable.In addition to a strong commitment to teaching, the successful candidate is expected to show a record of publications and demonstrate the potential to maintain an active research agenda. The successful candidate will also be expected to perform administrative service for the department and the college, carrying out various duties such as student advising and placement, committee work, and curriculum development.

The tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor will begin Fall 2026.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Spanish, Latin American Studies, or related disciplines preferred at the time of hiring.

Demonstrated expertise in Central American and/or Caribbean Literatures and Cultures.

Evidence of effective teaching of Spanish at the college level.

A record of publications and/ or potential for scholarly research and publication.

Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English.

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research, and service.

COMPENSATION

Assistant Professor salary:$90,838 - $102,017

Salaries are commensurate with education and experience, and are subject to the Professional Staff Congress-CUNY salary schedule: https://psc-cuny.org/issues/contract-apeoplescuny/ta-2023-2027/salary-schedules/

CUNY offers facultya competitivecompensation and benefitspackagecovering health insurance, pension, and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs.

HOW TO APPLY

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CLOSING DATE

Please submit completed applications by October 1,2025for full consideration. Review of C.V.’s will begin on October 1 and continue until a candidate has been identified.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

30691

Location

Lehman College