Lecturer in Latin American Studies

The lecturer teaches courses related to the cultural heritage, societies, and languages of Portuguese-speaking countries and Latin America. They are involved in research and development in the field and have an identifiable research potential and research topic.

The lecturer contributes to the development of a minor in Portuguese language and culture and teaches courses on Brazilian literature, culture, history, and society (primarily in Estonian and/or English). In addition, the lecturer contributes, in collaboration with faculty in the field, to the teaching of courses on the literature, culture, history, and society of Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America within the Spanish Language and Culture field of study.

The lecturer’s duties may include, among other things, research into nineteenth- and twentieth-century and contemporary cultural processes, literature, film, and media, as well as interpreting regional political and social processes (for example, in relation to the environmental crisis, mobility, and the spread of digital culture). The lecturer could apply a postcolonial and decolonial perspective in their theoretical view, going beyond the Eurocentric view. The lecturer collaborates in teaching and research with colleagues from other fields of study of the School.

Duties also include student assessment and feedback, supervision of student research, participation in subject area development, research and development projects, as well as applying for research projects, popularisation of the field of study in Estonia, cooperation within the university and with external organisations in the field of study, participation in academic cooperation networks, including with partners in the Latin American and Portuguese-speaking sphere, professional research in the field of study and publication of results. The duties and their scope are described in more detail in Clauses 3.1. and 4. of Annex 6 to the Employment Relations Rules.

Candidates must have a doctoral degree or be in the process of obtaining a doctoral degree.

The position requires in-depth knowledge of Portuguese- and/or Spanish-language cultures and the societies of Latin American countries. Experience in teaching courses in the field of study and knowledge of higher-education teaching methodology is also required. Experience of working on research projects would be an advantage.

To apply, please submit the application documents required to participate in the competition announced for filling academic positions via the application link by 29 March 2026 at the latest by clicking the “Apply now” button.

In your cover letter, please describe your teaching principles, teaching methods and assessment practices, together with examples of previous work.

Organisational matters konkurss@tlu.ee; academic matters Associate Professor Maris Saagpakk, maris.saagpakk@tlu.ee.

The candidate must meet the requirements for the position of lecturer set out in Annex 6 to the Employment Relations Rules.

• an interesting and responsible position in an academic and international environment;
• a professional and supportive team;
• diverse opportunities for professional development and self-improvement;
• access to health and sports activities on preferential terms;
• 56 calendar days of annual leave;
• 5 paid days off per year for significant life events, health promotion, or voluntary work.