Department Head, Professor

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

The Department of Romance Languages ( https://www.rom.uga.edu/) is a vibrant academic community of more than 60 faculty, 50 graduate students, and over 1500 majors and minors. Our department's research explores Romance languages and cultures through literature, art, media, performance, and linguistics, emphasizing cultural production, historical transformation, and transnational exchange. We offer faculty-led study abroad programs in Argentina, France, Spain, and Peru and co-administer a Portuguese Flagship program with the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Institute. The department has strong ties with the Institutes for African, African American, Native American, and Women's and Gender Studies, the departments of Comparative Literature and Intercultural Studies, Linguistics, Theatre and Film Studies, and the Willson Center for Humanities and Arts .

The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of UGA's learning environment, advancing knowledge, research, and creative activity across more than 40 departments, schools, and institutes. With a vision for high-impact research and education, Franklin College prepares students for leadership and global engagement in a sustainable future. The College has a strong commitment to multidisciplinary research, collaboration and academic innovation.

Applicants must submit the following materials electronically:

Vision statement:

Applicants should articulate their goals for the Department of Romance Languages as informed by their prior experiences. This statement should address strategies to 1. Strengthen the department's research and academic mission; 2. Advance undergraduate and graduate education; 3. Promote a collegial and outward-facing departmental culture.

Applicant screening will continue until the position is filled, with applicants whose files are completed by February 16, 2026 assured full consideration. Questions about the position may be addressed to the search committee co-chairs, Roland Vegs ( Roland.Vegso@uga.edu) and Martin Kagel ( mkagel@uga.edu).

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu).

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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.