Fran Cantero is a Ph.D. Candidate in Hispanic Literatures who specializes in
Poethics of Secretion
in the Spanish Republican Exile.
A PhD candidate at Rutgers University, New Jersey with a robust background that spans literary criticism, teaching, academic management, and operations. Francisco brings a versatile skill set to the academic and professional arenas. His research focuses on Spanish Republican exile poetry and poethics, examining the intersections of body, language, and political resistance through a biopolitical and transnational lens. Skilled in project management and educational innovation, Francisco's career is marked by his ability to lead interdisciplinary initiatives that seamlessly integrate education, culture, and intellectual inquiry. His work is driven by a commitment to amplifying marginalized voices and rethinking the role of literature and art as catalysts for social change.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
2021-2024
Assistant Director of the Spanish Language Program at Rutgers University. He has been recognized with both the Doctoral Scholar’s Fellowship and the Excellence Fellowship. As a committed advocate for diversity, he is a former member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Graduate Student Advisory Committee. Francisco has been awarded the Excellence in Graduate Service Award by the Graduate Student Association for his outstanding contributions to the academic community.With a proven record of teaching excellence, Francisco has designed and taught both graduate and undergraduate courses in language and content areas, consistently receiving the highest evaluations from students. He currently holds the position of Graduate Student Representative to the Spanish & Portuguese Department (2024-2025) and previously led as President of the Graduate Student Association of "Literary Studies in Spanish" (2023-2024). Additionally, Francisco directed and managed "Metáfora: Art, Performance, and Creative Workshops in Spanish," a project dedicated to fostering cultural and artistic expression. His academic and leadership roles reflect a deep commitment to advancing scholarship, pedagogy, and community engagement within the field of Hispanic studies.
Birkbeck University, London
Lecturer in Spanish Language at Birkbeck, University of London (Spring 2024), within the School of Creative Arts, Culture, and Communication's Spanish and Latin American Studies program.
2024
Auburn University,
AL
2019-2021
While pursuing his Master of Arts in Hispanic Studies at Auburn University, Francisco Cantero Soriano was awarded a graduate student assistantship, where he collaborated with Professor Olivar on a research project examining Catalan Literature and Film Studies (2019-2020). His academic achievements were recognized with the Outstanding International Student Award for Academic Excellence, reflecting his dedication to scholarly excellence. Additionally, Francisco received an Appreciation Award for his service to the Graduate Student Council, where he served as a Senator representing the World Languages Department (2020-2021). As President of Chapter Theta Delta of the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society Sigma Delta Pi (2020-2021), he fostered a vibrant community of scholars dedicated to promoting Hispanic studies and cultural engagement on campus. He also taught beginning and intermediate Spanish and served as a tutor in the Auburn Athletics Department, where he supported student-athletes in their academic pursuits.
Universidad de Cádiz, Spain
2014-2024
From 2014 to 2019, Francisco Cantero Soriano pursued Bachelor’s degrees in Hispanic Linguistics and Literatures and English Linguistics and Literatures at the University of Cádiz. During this time, he served as a Research Assistant for Professor Coca Ramírez, contributing to the preparation of the undergraduate course “Introduction to Literary Theory.” Francisco was also Co-President of the University Poetry Club “Poemarte” from 2016 to 2019, where he organized various poetry conferences and conducted interviews with prominent poets such as Raquel Lanseros and Caty Palomares Expósito. His academic journey included studying abroad on three scholarships, attending Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Greece, and Siberian Federal University in Russia. In 2024, he completed his Master of Arts in Hispanic Studies with a thesis titled “Poética y exilio: aproximaciones teóricas,” further solidifying his commitment to the exploration of literary themes in the context of exile.