Duke University, Department of Romance Studies
Position ID:
Duke-RomanceStudies-MVP25 [#30689]
Position Title:
Mellon Visiting Professor
Position Type:
Other
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2025/10/10 11:59PM
(posted 2025/09/26, listed until 2025/10/10)
(posted 2025/09/26, listed until 2025/10/10)Position Description:
Position Description
The Department of Romance Studies and the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at Duke University is seeking a qualified Visiting Professor for one semester. Qualifications requested for candidates: PhD in field related to Latin American/Caribbean Studies. Mellon Visiting Professorship Responsibilities The visiting faculty will serve as a campus resource for undergraduate and graduate students alike. They will teach two courses per semester on Latin American/Caribbean topics of their own choosing. One of the courses must be designed for undergraduate students only (300-level). The second course may be designed for undergraduate students only (300 or 400-level), or for upperclass and graduate students together (500-level). The visiting professor will be expected to take an active role in working with undergraduate students by making informal presentations, holding office hours, and being available for consultation. They will be asked to make a formal presentation to the wider community interested in Latin America and the Caribbean at Duke, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the surrounding area, sometimes as part of the annual NC Conference on Latin American Studies organized by the UNC-Duke Consortium in Latin American and Caribbean Studies. They will also be encouraged to participate in the UNC-Duke Consortium's interdisciplinary working groups and other activities. Required Materials Application Curriculum Vitae Biographical Statement (1 pg) Statement of Current Research (1-2 pages) Letter of Nomination from Duke Faculty sponsor Evaluations of the visiting professor's professional work (may include course evaluations, awards, references, etc.) Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke makes good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching statement
- Transcripts
- Three Names of Recommenders
And anything else requested in the position description.
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