Assistant Professor

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The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Trinity University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Spanish specializing in 20th- or 21st-century Spanish or Latin American literature and culture, beginning August 2026. We welcome candidates engaged in theater and performance, graphic narratives and new media, border and diaspora studies, or other interdisciplinary fields.

The successful candidate will teach Spanish language and upper-division literature and culture courses, as well as courses in Trinity’s First-Year Experience and Pathways general education curriculum (writing, communication, diversity, and engaged citizenship). The teaching load is 3/2, with eligibility for a pre-tenure research leave.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. by August 2026, demonstrate an active research agenda, native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English, and show a strong commitment to teaching excellence and diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

BACKGROUND

Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution, founded in 1869. Trinity offers high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs as represented by the four schools (STEM, Arts & Humanities, Social Science and Civic Engagement, and Business) to approximately 2,500 undergraduate students from the U.S. and more than 45 countries. The attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity. Additional information can be found on the Resource Guide to Trinity & San Antonio.

See the following links for information about Trinity’s curriculum, including the First-Year Experience, experiential learning, and faculty-led study-abroad programs.

The Carlos Alvarez School of Arts and Humanities, endowed with a gift of $25 million, is at the center of Trinity's liberal arts education. Faculty are international leaders in their respective fields, creating engaged learning experiences grounded in careful study of tradition, critical thinking, clear communication, and creative expression.

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures (ML&L) is the largest and most ethnically diverse academic unit at Trinity University. It offers majors in five languages (Chinese, French, German, Russian, Spanish), in Global Latinx Studies, a minor in Comparative Literature as well as beginning and intermediate Italian and Japanese language courses. ML&L takes pride in offering various opportunities for our students to study abroad, conduct research, and partake in experiential learning experiences. We work closely with the Mexico, the Americas, and Spain (MAS), the East Asian Studies at Trinity (EAST) programs, and the City of San Antonio.

Both the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures and the University as a whole value and safeguard academic freedom for faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. Trinity is guided by a set of core values and is committed to implementing practices in pursuit of an inclusive campus for all students, faculty, and staff to feel welcomed and engaged in a community of learning.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be expected to teach Spanish language courses at all levels, as well as upper-division courses in Spanish on a variety of subjects related to the literature and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to teach in Trinity University’s First Year Experience program, as well as courses in the Pathways general education curriculum that focus on writing, oral/visual communication, diversity, and engaged citizenship. The teaching load is 3/2 and pre-tenured faculty will have the opportunity to apply for a one semester leave in their third year to advance the candidate’s research agenda. This proposed position is engaged with our university’s core value of intentional inclusion, which strengthens Trinity’s mission by building a supportive community where everyone has the opportunity to excel in an environment where people feel welcomed, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Required: Ph.D. in Spanish, Latin American, or Latinx literature and culture

Preferred: Preference will be given to candidates with an active research profile in 20th and 21st-century Spanish or Latin American theater and performance; graphic narratives and new media; border and diaspora studies; and other interdisciplinary approaches.

EXPERIENCE

Required:

Teaching: experience at the undergraduate level for Spanish language courses (beginning, intermediate to advanced) and Spanish and/or Latin American and/or U.S. Latinx literature and culture courses.

Research/Scholarship: expertise in 20th and/or 21st century literature and culture from the Americas (Latin American/U.S. Latinx) and/or Spain.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English.

ATTENDANCE

This position is not eligible for remote/hybrid work.

HOW TO APPLY

For internal applicants, please apply through Workday using the 'Jobs Hub' application, see instructions provided here.

For external applicants, when starting the application, select "Apply Manually.” Only complete fields with a red asterisk, which are required. Please create your Workday application account using a personal email address, as you will need to maintain access to this account throughout the pre-hire process, if selected. 

For all applicants, you do not need to complete the “(Work) Experience,” “Education,” “Certifications,” or “Languages” fields - these details will be provided in your curriculum vitae.

In the “Application Documents” field, please upload the following as seen below. 

 One file containing the following, in order:

1. A letter of application

2. Curriculum Vitae,

3. Statement of research philosophy

4. Statement of teaching philosophy

5. Intentional Inclusion statement - Intentional Inclusion is a core value at Trinity University. Please provide a brief (1-2 page) reflection on the ways that you might contribute to cultivating an environment where people feel welcomed, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. Provide examples of how that relates to your teaching, research/scholarship and other professional activities. 

At the initial stage of the search, no letters of recommendation, student evaluations, or other materials will be required.

The review of applications will begin on November 21, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Consistent with Trinity University’s dedication to intentional inclusion, we invite applications from candidates who will enhance the diversity and vibrancy of our academic community through their scholarship, teaching, and lived experiences.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Inquiries should be directed to the Chair of Modern Languages and Literatures, mll.chair@trinity.edu or Bladimir Ruiz, bruiz@trinity.edu

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application. If you have revisions needed to an application already submitted or need help submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 210-999-7507 or email humanresources@trinity.edu.