The expected salary range for this job opportunity is $70,000 to $100,000. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families.
The Amherst College Department of Spanish invites applications for a full-time position at the rank of visiting assistant professor. This is a one-year appointment beginning on July 1, 2026.
Teaching duties include two courses per semester, including language instruction and upper-division literature and culture courses, and possibly supervising a senior thesis.
Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. in Spanish or a related discipline by the start of the appointment, and native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English. Instruction in the Spanish department is primarily in Spanish. The field of specialization is open, with a preference for Latinx studies and/or Latin American studies. Candidates must have demonstrated excellence in teaching in Spanish.
Candidates who submit their applications by February 20, 2026, will receive full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. To apply, please submit as PDFs or Word documents to https://apply.interfolio.com/179897: a letter of application that addresses research and teaching strategies, a CV, and the names and email addresses of three individuals to whom we may write to solicit recommendations.
Questions about the search can be directed to Academic Department Coordinator Lauren Gladu (lfgladu@amherst.edu) or to the department chair, Professor Catherine Infante (cinfante@amherst.edu).