Felice Massie Distinguished Visiting Professorship of Spanish (26-27)

Description

The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for the Felice Massie Distinguished Visiting Professorship of Spanish (one-semester visiting appointment). The appointment for AY 26-27 is expected to begin on January 1, 2027, for the Spring 2027 semester. Candidates must have native proficiency in Spanish, as well as demonstrating excellence as a writer in Spanish (including poetry, fiction, and non-fiction)-the ideal candidate would also have a Master's degree or PhD in Spanish, Hispanic Studies, or a related field, as well as previous college-level teaching experience. Main responsibilities during the semester of residence include teaching one (1) literature and culture course for the Spring 27 semester in the Spanish section of the department. The Felice Massie Distinguished Visiting professors in RLL are also required to present their work publicly (in English) in one public lecture, and are encouraged to participate in the intellectual life of the department during their appointment. The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures provides the Massie Visiting professors with logistical support, housing, health insurance, as well as travel funds, and a standard salary (of approximately $60,000) for the semester of their appointment at Washington University.

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Qualifications

Candidates must have native proficiency in Spanish, as well as demonstrating excellence as a writer in Spanish (including poetry, fiction, and non-fiction)-the ideal candidate would also have a Master's degree or PhD in Spanish, Hispanic Studies, or a related field, as well as previous college-level teaching experience.

Application Instructions

To complete your application and receive full consideration, the following materials must be received via INTERFOLIO LINK by July 31, 2026:

1) Cover letter

2) Curriculum Vitae

3) Writing Sample (of approximately 30 pages preferred, longer samples accepted)

4) Three letters of recommendation

Materials should be submitted via Interfolio. Applications received before July 31, 2026 will receive full consideration. Consideration after that date will be at the discretion of the search committee. Please note that we will be holding first-round screening interviews virtually.