The Department of Romance Studies at UNC

Come work with us!
 
The Department of Romance Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is currently seeking applications for two Teaching Assistant Professors of Spanish. The successful candidates will be responsible for teaching a 3-3 course load and participating in departmental service.
 
The course load will include Spanish language courses as well as courses in other areas of the Spanish curriculum such as: Spanish for heritage learners, Spanish translation and interpretation, and/or Spanish for the professions.
 
Ph.D. in Spanish, Romance Studies, or related degree required by the time of employment. Native or near-native proficiency in both Spanish and English also required.
 
A record of teaching excellence at the university level for at least one year is preferred.
 
Please view the job posting to find more information and to submit your application.

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/318987

Congratulations to our BA, MA, and PhD Class of 2026!

ROMS welcomes new transfer students to UNC on Admitted Students Day!

This Spring 2026, students in SPAN 417: Languages of the Americas II – Quechua Language and Culture turned learning into action through cultural events, collaboration, and community engagement.

As part of the course, students organized two special events and shared with the UNC community what they had learned throughout the semester. Our first event, SIGUE EXISTIENDO, highlighted the vitality and continued presence of Quechua culture today. Our second event, Celebrating Santiago: EL RICO TAYTA SHANTI, explored Andean cultural traditions.

Through these projects, students strengthened teamwork and collaboration skills while gaining a deeper understanding of a language and culture that remains vibrant and alive.

Want to learn more? In Fall 2026, we will offer SPAN 416: Languages of the Americas I – Quechua Language and Culture. No previous Quechua experience is required. For more information, feel free to contact Yasmin Cedamanos [email protected]

Spring 2026 was a great season for the ROMS Colloquium!

We brought together students from the different areas of ROMS for engaging conversations, and we had the opportunity to hear the exciting ideas our graduate student community is working on.

We are grateful for the welcoming environment we shared, as well as for the thoughtful questions and meaningful discussions that emerged throughout the Colloquium. A big thank you to all our speakers for sharing their time and expertise, and to everyone who attended and contributed to the vibrant exchange of ideas.

We look forward to seeing you again in Fall 2027—stay tuned and keep joining us!

We are ONE WEEK AWAY from kicking off this semester’s edition of the ROMS Film Festival!
We are excited to welcome students and the broader community to this Spring 2026 program, centered on the theme of dystopia. The selected films offer rich opportunities for engaging discussions across disciplines and cultural contexts, and we hope they will resonate in and beyond the classroom.

Festival Lineup

Thursday, April 9 // 6:00 PM
GRAND OPENING: Alphaville — Jean-Luc Godard (France, 1965)
Friday, April 10 // 6:00 PM
Diamantino — Gabriel Abrantes & Daniel Schmidt (Portugal/Brazil, 2018)
Saturday, April 11 // 2:00 PM
Mondocane — Alessandro Celli (Italy, 2021)
// 4:30 PM The Way I Spent the End of the World — Cătălin Mitulescu (Romania, 2006)
// 7:00 PM Sleep Dealer — Alex Rivera (Mexico/United States, 2008)

All screenings will take place in Toy Lounge, Dey Hall (4th Floor) and are eligible for CLE (Campus Life Experience) credit. Each film will be introduced by faculty or graduate students and followed by informal discussion. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
Thank you, as always, for your support. We look forward to seeing you there!