Assistant Professor of Spanish in Modern Peninsular Literary and Cultural Studies

Position Summary

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Spanish in Modern Peninsular Literary and Cultural Studies, to begin in August 2026. Applicants must have a PhD in Spanish or Comparative Literature or a related field by the time of appointment in August 2026.

For best consideration, all application materials must be received by November 10, 2025.

We seek a dynamic scholar whose research centers on the literature and culture of modern Spain (19th century to the present). We are especially interested in candidates whose work engages with performance studies, especially flamenco; poetry and poetics;
Lusophone cultures; visual culture and film; or critical approaches to gender, race, and migration. Scholars with creative practice in addition to scholarly research—such as creative writing, translation, or public humanities work—are also encouraged to apply.

The new faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Modern Peninsular Literary and Cultural Studies and supervise masters and doctoral students. They will be expected to contribute to UNM's vibrant community of students and scholars and to participate actively in departmental and university service.

To apply, please access the University of New Mexico's online application system at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and apply for posting requisition #34740. Only applications submitted through this website can be considered. Applicants should pay extra attention to the Special Instructions to Applicants, which detail all of the required elements that must accompany the application.

For best consideration, all required application materials must be received by November 10, 2025. We will only consider complete applications. The position will remain open until filled. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee Chair, Mary Quinn (mbquinn) and Department Chair, Santiago Vaquera-Vasquez (svaquera). Inquiries about the online application process can be directed to the Search Coordinator, Fabiola Parra-Oldham (fabi).

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese values scholarly excellence, devoted teaching, public engagement, and collaboration across disciplines. UNM is located in a city and region with deep and longstanding ties to Spain. UNM's Flamenco program is the only university program of its kind in the U.S. Unique local resources include the Instituto Cervantes, the National Hispanic Cultural Center, and the National Institute of Flamenco.

UNM is the premier research university in New Mexico, is a Carnegie Highest Research Activity Institution. Our campus is located in the heart of Albuquerque, which has cultural, outdoor and recreational opportunities for everyone. Learn more about our city, our welcoming campus, and research opportunities at   For more information regarding the College of Arts and Science's ambitious hiring plan, including a list of departments that are hiring faculty members with shared interests, please see this page.

• Ph.D. in Spanish, Comparative Literature, or a related field by time of appointment (August 10, 2026).
• Specialization in Modern Peninsular Literary and Cultural Studies (19th century to the present).
• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English.

• Demonstrated potential for an active research agenda with international impact in Modern Peninsular Literary and Cultural Studies (19th century to the present).
• Evidence of or demonstrated potential for teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Interest in contributing to undergraduate and graduate mentoring.
• Potential for engagement with public humanities, creative writing, or interdisciplinary programs at UNM (e.g., Art History, Film, Flamenco, Lusophone Cultures, Latin American Studies, Musicology).
• Demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global…