Assistant Professor

The Department of Latin American and Iberian Cultures at Columbia University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Latin American Cultural Studies, to begin July 1, 2018. 

Ph.D. must be in hand by the appointment start date. The ideal candidate will possess a demonstrated interest in some of these fields: new media, intermediality, experimental and digital humanities, or relationships between technology and the humanities. A strong theoretical component in the candidate's research would be desirable. Special consideration will also be given to candidates who, in addition to such research, have implemented successful digital humanities projects. 

The selectee will be expected to teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels and to contribute to Columbia College's Core Curriculum. Candidates must have an outstanding scholarly and teaching record that reflects a strong commitment to Latin American cultural studies showing an ability to cross disciplines, periods, and topics; and an eagerness to work closely with graduate and undergraduate students.