• Assistant Professor - Modern Languages (Spanish…

    CUNY (New York, NY)


    Assistant Professor - Modern Languages (Spanish Peninsular)

    FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

    •At Baruch College we believe that student success is everyone’s responsibility”

     

    The Department of Modern Languages and Comparative Literature at Baruch College of the City University of New York invites applications for a tenure-track position for an Assistant Professor in Spanish with a specialization in modern Peninsular Spanish literature, culture, and cinema. We are seeking a candidate who is able to teach 19th, 20th, and 21st century courses on peninsular literature and culture, as well as Spanish language courses at all levels and courses in film studies.

     

    Baruch College is located in the historic Gramercy Park/Flatiron district of Manhattan and is one of eleven senior public colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). We are proud to serve a diverse and engaged student body of over 19,000. Our students represent a wealth of racial, ethnic, economic, religious, linguistic, and national origin backgrounds, and include many recent immigrants as well as individuals who are the first in their families to attend college. Baruch is ranked among the top institutions of higher education in the nation by The Chronicle of Higher Education for promoting student social mobility. Baruch is also listed among the nation’s top public colleges for academic excellence. Baruch seeks staff and faculty members who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education. Visit us at https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Completion of the Ph.D. in the appropriate field before January 2026 is a requirement.

     

    A strong research portfolio and experience in language teaching are essential.

    COMPENSATION

    $84,011- $98,806; commensurate with qualifications and experience

    CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

     

    CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development

    HOW TO APPLY

    Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

     

    Candidates must submit a cover letter and CV.

    CLOSING DATE

    Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2025, and will continue until December 31, 2025.

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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

     

    30818

     

    Location

     

    Baruch College