Culturally Competent Scholar of Spanish and Latin American Studies

1 month ago


Århus, Århus Kommune, Denmark Aarhus Universitet (AU) Full time
About the Position

Aarhus Universitet (AU) is seeking a highly qualified Assistant Professor of Culture, Society and History in the Spanish-speaking World. This full-time, three-year fixed-term position offers an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Department of German and Romance Languages.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach and supervise on our Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes in Spanish and Spanish American language, literature and culture, as well as our Master's Degree Programme in Intercultural Studies (Latin America and Spain).

Research Expectations

We are looking for a scholar who can maintain and further develop our department's international research profile in cultural memory studies and decolonial approaches to cultural studies. The successful applicant will be expected to spearhead digital approaches to teaching and research, both within the Spanish and Latin American section and in a wider context within the School of Communication and Culture.

  • Develop research projects resulting in academic publications
  • Participate in collaborative research projects with internal and external partners
  • Apply for external research funding and forge strong international partnerships
Teaching Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be expected to take part in our department's teaching and supervision activities, teaching courses such as History, Society and Culture in Spain; History, Society and Culture in Latin America; Text and Image; (Post-)Colonial Relations in the Spanish-speaking World; History, Society and Change in Spanish Language Contexts; and Media, Identity and Oral Communication.

Qualifications and Requirements

The ideal candidate should hold a PhD degree or equivalent qualifications in a relevant field related to culture, society and history in the Spanish-speaking world. Relevant teaching experience at university level, including innovative teaching methods, is also essential. Native or near-native command of Spanish is required.

  • Internationally oriented research profile in culture, society and history in the Spanish-speaking world
  • Relevant teaching experience at university level, including innovative teaching methods
  • Native or near-native command of Spanish

An estimated salary of $63,504 - $86,244 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications, will be offered to the successful candidate.



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