Position Summary

The Department of Romance and Classical Studies at Michigan State University is seeking an academic specialist of Spanish with expertise in the cultural production related to the narco-trafficking in Mexico and along the US-Mexican border. This is a fixed-term, nine-month, academic year position beginning August 16, 2021. The position is not renewable. PhD holders or Masters/ABDs in the final stages of completing a doctoral dissertation will be considered. In the latter case, the PhD must be completed by the end of the Fall 2021 semester. All degrees must be confirmed by degree-granting institutions at the time of hire. The successful candidate will engage in an active program of teaching, including three courses per academic year in the Spanish Program and/or teaching in the College of Arts and Letters' general education program in the Interdisciplinary Arts and Humanities. They will also conduct productive research in their area of expertise; related projects in the Digital Humanities are especially encouraged. The person will also develop a residential immersive language program for the summer and the academic year. They will work closely with local school districts on outreach initiatives.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Masters -Spanish or related field

Minimum Requirements

• Masters in Spanish or related.
• Expertise in drug trafficking and urban violence in the Mexican context, especially narcocorridos.
• Native/near-native proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Clear commitment and history of working on and implementing DEI initiatives.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience developing language immersion and education programs at a land-grant university.
• Interest in working on a Digital Humanities project on corridos desired.

Required Application Materials

1. a cover letter
2. current curriculum vitae
3. Writing sample (published article or dissertation chapter)
4. a summary of the candidates experience with diversity in the classroom and/or in past or planned research endeavors, experience mentoring diverse students or community outreach initiatives, and an explanation of how the candidate will advance our goals of inclusive excellence
5. the names and email addresses of 3 potential referees.

Special Instructions

Review of Applications Begins On

08/11/2021

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