Assistant Professor in Spanish of Gonville & Caius College and Emmanuel College

Applications are welcome from persons with expertise in any relevant field of Latin-American Literature, Visual Culture or Thought. It is expected that the successful candidate will have been awarded their PhD at the time of application. The successful candidate will be required play a key role to teach undergraduates on topics from the Cambridge undergraduate Spanish course (Paper Sp1 'Introduction to the Language, Literatures and Cultures of the Spanish speaking world' and one or two other scheduled papers, especially Sp5 'Latin American Culture and History'). In particular, they will be required to carry out a set amount of small group teaching (supervisions) in pairs during term, equivalent to approximately ten hours per teaching week (there are 20 teaching weeks per academic year). Most of this teaching will be done for students from Gonville & Caius and Emmanuel Colleges and the remainder for students of other colleges in Cambridge. They will also be required to take part in admissions interviews in December for both colleges. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue their own research, with opportunities to become integrated and involved in activities within the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics. The appointment is for nine months, starting on 1 October 2025 until 3 July 2026. The remuneration is at point 44 on the University Single Pay Spine (currently £41,509 per annum, pro rata for fixed term). This salary is pensionable under the University Superannuation Scheme (USS). Service as director of studies is separately remunerated and the successful candidate is likely to be asked to serve as director of studies for at least one part of the Modern and Medieval Languages Tripos at Emmanuel College. The successful candidate would also be expected to serve as a Pastoral Tutor to a half panel of Undergraduate students at Gonville & Caius College (remunerated separately, currently £10,078 for a full panel)., The successful candidate will be appointed as a Temporary College Lecturer and also appointed to a Bye-Fellowship of Gonville & Caius College to be held for the duration of their tenure as Assistant/Associate Professor of Gonville & Caius College.,

• Candidates should ask two referees to submit confidential letters of recommendation to careers@cai.cam.ac.uk by the same deadline. Referees should be asked to comment on the candidate's achievements in research as well as their suitability for undergraduate teaching.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview, in person or online, according to the timeline below.
- During the application process, the following details will be required:
• A full CV;
• A completed application form;
• A covering letter outlining reasons for applying, suitability for the job and current research plans;
• Confirmation of the right to employment in the UK;
• Names and email addresses of two referees; and
• One piece of written work up to 10,000 words.
- Short-listed candidates should expect to be notified in the week of Monday 7 July. - Interviews will be held in person or online on Tuesday 15 July. - The outcome of the application will be communicated to all candidates as soon as possible after interviews have been completed. It is intended that the successful candidate will take up their appointment on 1 October 2025. Equality of Opportunity The College actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all sections of society and in particular, from people who may be under-represented in our community. Entry into a position with the College will be determined by the application of criteria related to the duties of the post. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. During the application process, candidates are requested to complete the Equality & Diversity section as part of our Equal Opportunities Policy and monitoring process. The contents of this form will not be disclosed to the selection or interview panels, and all applicant data is managed in accordance with our data protection policy. The College has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.


• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit
• Enhanced Parental leave
• Nursery workplace scheme, subject to availability
• Up to 10 meals per week gratis, and other dining rights
• Expenses and allowances in line with College Policy
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Free parking (subject to availability)
• College gym