The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at Brown University invites applications for a three-year Visiting Assistant Professor, effective July 1, 2026. We hope to recruit a committed scholar whose research and teaching address Latin American and/or Caribbean history, culture, society, and politics from an innovative and interdisciplinary perspective.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong research agenda and a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching. We encourage applicants from a broad range of disciplines, including but not limited to history, anthropology, literature, cultural studies, sociology, political science, geography, and related fields. Regional specialization is open, though we are particularly interested in candidates whose work engages transnational, comparative, or diasporic frameworks, as well as themes such as colonialism, race and ethnicity, migration, environmental history, or the history of science and knowledge.
The successful applicant is expected to teach 4 courses per year and undertake related duties, including advising. They will contribute to the core courses in our Latin American and Caribbean Studies concentration (LACA) and will have the opportunity to develop courses in their own area of specialization as well. Responsibilities will include advising undergraduate students, organizing events and pre-professional activities for our graduate student community, and participating in the Center’s myriad programmatic activities.
Applicants must have completed and defended the Ph.D. by the start date of the appointment. Proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, French, or relevant regional languages is expected, depending on area of specialization.
For this position, Brown offers only the J-1 visa classification to scholars who need immigration sponsorship in order to enter the U.S. and commence lawful employment under the terms of their appointment.
To apply, please submit the following materials:
Cover letter (should include how they would contribute to the research and/or teaching missions of our diverse and inclusive university community;
Curriculum vitae: Candidates should address how they would contribute to the research and/or teaching missions of our diverse and inclusive university community.
A two-page single-spaced research statement;
A one-page single-spaced teaching statement;
Writing sample;
Contact information for three references
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