Teaching Assistant Professor in Hispanic Literatures and Cultures for Hispanic Studies, Department

Description The Department of World Languages and Cultures (WLC) and the Hispanic Studies Section at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) invite applications for a non-tenure-track position at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor of Hispanic Literatures and Cultures. This is a one-year appointment, renewable contingent upon performance and funding, to begin Fall 2026. The selected candidate will teach four mostly upper division writing, literature, and culture Spanish courses per semester. Qualifications Ph.D. in Spanish by time of appointment. Demonstrated excellence in scholarly research. Significant formal training and teaching experience Native or near-native proficiency in both Spanish and English Application Instructions Candidates should apply through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/184877 Please submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing your interest in the position and research and teaching experience, evidence of past teaching ability/experience (such as syllabi or evaluations), and two letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin on April 28, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. All inquiries should be directed to Dr. Álvaro A. Ayo, Search Committee Chair, Department of World Languages and Cultures, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996 ( aayo@utk.edu ). Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email to eoa@utk.edu , or by phone at 865-974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation and Resolution, 216 Business Incubator Building, E J. Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email to investigations@utk.edu , or by phone at 865-974-0717.