Assistant Professor of Latin American & Latino​/a​/x Studies

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Latin American & Latino/a/x Studies

The Latin American and Latino/a Studies Program at Smith College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Latinx Studies at the rank of Advanced Assistant Professor to begin July 1st, 2026. A Ph.D. in the social sciences or Latinx Studies, two years of full-time teaching experience or the equivalent at the rank of Instructor or above, and a robust publication record and/or plan are required.

• Engage actively with diverse students across the liberal arts.
• Deliver an introductory Latinx Studies course (100-level) and 200- and 300-level colloquiums and seminars related to the candidate’s field of specialization.
• Participate in departmental service, profession-wide service, and community engagement activities.

• Ph.D. in the social sciences or Latinx Studies.
• Two years of full-time teaching experience or equivalent at the rank of Instructor or above.
• Robust publication record and/or research plan grounded in social sciences and biopolitics.
• Research interests aligned with social processes such as migration governance, urban geographies, gender and sexuality economies, reproductive rights and public health, technology interventions, ecological human/more-than-human studies, or biopower structures.

Pay for newly-hired assistant professors with a terminal degree beginning the first year of the tenure clock in Fall 2026 is typically between $92,. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors, including teaching and work experience beyond the terminal degree, market, disciplinary, and internal peer equity factors.

Northampton, MA

Submit application at with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, equity and inclusion statement, and three confidential letters of recommendation. Finalists will be asked for additional materials including a writing sample and sample syllabi. Review of applications will begin on November 30th, 2025.

Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty.