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National Job Postings in Women Studies

Updated: 10/17/2007

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

The Department of Interdisciplinary Studies (IDST) at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University seeks to fill a tenure-track assistant professor position in Women's Studies (contingent upon administrative approval). We seek applicants with expertise in gender and race/ethnicity.

Areas of specialization and disciplinary background are otherwise open. The Women's Studies Program includes six faculty lines located wholly or in part in IDST, plus some forty faculty affiliates from across the university. We offer a graduate certificate and an undergraduate minor, with an M.A. and undergraduate major in active development. Responsibilities include teaching in Women's Studies and one other departmental program (Appalachian Studies, Humanities, Religious Studies, or core interdisciplinary courses), as well as maintaining an active research agenda. Normal teaching load is two courses per semester. Ph.D. or evidence of completion by August 2008 is required, with experience in interdisciplinary research and teaching preferred.

Deadline for receipt of completed application materials is December 3, 2007 .

Please send a letter of application summarizing your scholarly interests and background, along with an article-length writing sample, and have three letters of reference sent to: Karen Moore, IDST Administrative Assistant, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University , Blacksburg , VA 24061-0227 . Please include your email address and fax number. All applicants must also complete the online application form at www.jobs.vt.edu .Virginia Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The Women's Studies program actively seeks to diversify its faculty.

Wheaton College

The Women's Studies Program at Wheaton College ( Norton , MA ) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor with expertise in transnational feminisms. This position requires a PhD in a relevant field with significant training in women's and/or gender studies (for example, a MA, PhD, minor or graduate certificate). We are particularly interested in candidates whose host department would be Economics, Philosophy, or Psychology. The annual teaching load is 3/2, and consists of a combination of courses in Women's Studies, the host department, and general education. The candidate must be able to teach the introduction to women's studies and feminist theory, and will have the opportunity to
develop a core course that will focus on transnational feminist issues. Successful candidates will have a strong background in interdisciplinary feminist approaches and expertise in intersectional approaches to gender, race, class, sexuality and nationality. The candidate will also contribute to Wheaton 's innovative general
education program.

Wheaton is a private coeducational liberal arts college of 1550 students located within easy commuting distance of Boston and Providence . Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The Women's Studies Program and the College are committed to attracting promising candidates from groups presently under-represented in our community, with the goal of maintaining and enriching an intellectually diverse learning environment. Wheaton offers a competitive benefits package, including benefits for domestic partners. The college provides a supportive intellectual and social context for the development of new colleagues, including fully paid pre-tenure sabbaticals of one semester. Please send a letter of application, vita, selected publications, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of reference to: Kim Miller Ph.D., Coordinator, Women's Studies Program Wheaton College, Norton , MA 02766 . Application deadline is December 10th.

Hamilton College

The Women’s Studies Program at Hamilton College invites applications for one, or possibly two, one-year visiting positions to begin in July 2008. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in women’s studies or in another discipline with clear evidence of course work and teaching in women’s or gender studies. Applicants near completion of a dissertation may also be considered. The area of specialization is open; the teaching load is five courses per year. Hamilton ’s Women’s Studies Program is a strong program with three full-time faculty lines as well as a visiting distinguished chair.

To apply, please send a CV, transcript, letter of application detailing teaching and research interests, and three letters of recommendation by January 1, 2008 to: Margaret Gentry, Chair, Women’s Studies Program, Hamilton College , 198 College Hill Road , Clinton , NY 13323 . Questions may be sent to mgentry@hamilton.edu.

Hamilton College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in all areas of the campus community. Hamilton College provides domestic partner benefits.

California State University, Fullerton

The Women's Studies program at California State University , Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Women's Studies.

Position: The area of emphasis is open. Areas of special interest include religion and geopolitical feminism, feminist visual culture, or women's health and the environment. We are looking for a colleague to complement a small but growing program of two humanists and two social scientists.

The main responsibilities of this position are to develop and teach introductory and core Women's Studies courses. Department faculty also have opportunities to develop courses in their areas of specialization. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the program, advise students, serve on academic committees, and participate in the broader disciplinary community, as well as engage in an active research agenda.

Positive tenure and promotion decisions require excellent teaching as well as research, peer-reviewed publication, and service at the department, College, and University level.

Qualifications:
*Ph.D. by the time of appointment
*Background and research specialization in Women's Studies, and experience with feminist methodologies.
*Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching of a very diverse, often first-generation student population.
*A strong record of scholarly accomplishments appropriate to the level of appointment, and experience in working collaboratively with colleagues and community is expected.
*The individual should also be familiar with and have an interest in developing innovative technology skills to use in teaching.

Rank and Salary: The position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track). Salary is highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. CSU Fullerton operates on a semester system that enables faculty to teach in January and/or during the summer for additional salary. Faculty may also apply for intramural grants to do research during those months. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available which includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner and/or dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care as well as affordable housing program; and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system, along with optional tax-sheltering opportunities.

Application Procedure: Please submit: (1) a cover letter describing teaching and research experience and interests, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) one sample syllabus, (4) a writing sample, and (5) three letters of recommendation to:

Dr. Renae M. Bredin
Women's Studies Program, H-214
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA 92834-6868
(714) 278-3742
Email: rbredin@fullerton.edu

The College of New Jersey

Tenure-track position in Women's and Gender Studies

The College of New Jersey seeks applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor position in Women’s and Gender Studies with a South Asia focus, starting in Fall 2008. Requirements include a Women's Studies Ph.D. or Ph.D. in a relevant field with a graduate certificate or equivalent credential in Women’s Studies at the time of employment; a strong commitment to teaching; and a record of scholarship. Research interests may include local/global linkages in women’s experiences and movements, transnational/postcolonial feminisms, gendered cultural practices--with a focus in South Asia . Expertise in additional geographical regions is desirable. The position entails teaching introductory and advanced courses in Women’s and Gender Studies and carries a 3/3 load, with the possibility of a reduced load to pursue research. To apply, send a letter of application with vita, letters of recommendation to: Deborah Compte, Search Committee Chair, Women’s and Gender Studies Program, The College of New Jersey, PO Box 7718 , Ewing , NJ 08628-0718 . Or e-mail at dcompte@tcnj.edu. For full consideration, applications should be postmarked by November 1, 2007 .

Indiana University, Bloomington

Joint Appointment : Department of Communication and Culture and Department of Gender Studies

The Department of Communication and Culture together with the Department of Gender Studies at Indiana University - Bloomington announce a search for a jointly-appointed senior scholar (tenured associate or full professor) specializing in gender and sexuality. We seek interdisciplinary scholars committed to enhancing our existing strengths in the study of sexualities, both national and international, and working on cultural production and representation in one or more of the following fields: rhetoric and public culture, film and media studies, and/or performance and ethnography. Our interest extends to individuals working on gender and sexuality in one or more of the areas of: race and ethnicity; LBGT social movements; technologies of the body; cinema/television; alternative and/or new media. The Departments invite applications from scholars who are actively addressing these matters through ambitious research agendas and energetic teaching/mentoring on the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful applicant will present an active record of scholarship and teaching that is consistent with tenure at a leading research university. The appointment will begin in fall 2008. Please submit a letter of interest detailing research agendas as well as teaching experience and philosophy, along with a CV and names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three references by November 15, 2007 . Please do not send letters of reference unless requested. Materials should be submitted to:

Stephanie Sanders and Robert Ivie
Search Committee Co-Chairs
Indiana University
Department of Gender Studies
Memorial Hall East, Room 130
1021 East Third Street
Bloomington , Indiana 47405

Email inquiries may be addressed to Robert Ivie, Department of Communication and Culture, at rivie@indiana.edu, or Stephanie Sanders, Department of Gender Studies, at sanders@indiana.edu. Information is available on the web about the Department of Communication and Culture at http://www.indiana.edu/~cmcl/ and the Department of Gender Studies at http://www.indiana.edu/~gender/html/.

Indiana University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to employing faculty who will enhance the rich diversity of our academic community.

University of Colorado, Boulder

The Women and Gender Studies Program (WGST) at the University of Colorado at Boulder invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in the field of global/transnational gender studies.
The successful candidate will have a well-developed research agenda
and a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Although academic discipline and area field are open, WGST is looking for a scholar whose work will complement (rather than duplicate) our existing strengths in political science and Latin America . Within the interdisciplinary field of global/transnational gender studies, areas of interest might include migration, human trafficking, gender and health, feminisms, human rights, the feminization of poverty, and transnational cultural flows. The qualified candidate's research and teaching will demonstrate a solid grounding in feminist studies. In addition, she/he should be prepared to teach one or more of the program’s core courses; contribute to the program's thematic emphasis on gender, race, and globalization; and help strengthen this emphasis in cognate departments at CU. The appointment is scheduled to begin August 2008.

We invite applications from advanced ABDs and recent Ph.D.s, including untenured assistant professors with several years experience.  We will begin to Review applications on November 1, 2007 . Send a letter of interest, CV, writing samples, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation to:

Search Committee
Women and Gender Studies Program
University of Colorado at Boulder
UCB 246
Boulder, Colorado 80309.

See www.Colorado.edu/ArtsSciences/Jobs/ for full job description.

Further information about the WGST program including course requirements is available at: http://www.colorado.edu/WomenStudies/).

The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and
equality in education and employment.

University of Massachusetts, Boston

Gender/Sexuality and African Studies

The Women’s Studies Department at the University of Massachusetts Boston seeks applicants for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with major scholarly expertise in global/transnational feminisms and African studies, and strong interests in human rights and/or sexuality studies. Position to begin September 1, 2008 . Ph.D. required; field open, but preference will be given to interdisciplinary Women’s Studies or another disciplinary or interdisciplinary field providing strong training in feminist theory and research methods. A record of publication or evidence of strong potential for future publication is essential. Candidates must have had prior teaching experience, preferably in interdisciplinary Women?s Studies. The new hire will participate fully in program and curriculum development; teach new and existing undergraduate courses (including general education courses and core courses for majors such as Feminist Thought or the Research Seminar); advise and mentor students; and maintain an active record of research and publication. We seek a candidate with a strong interest in teaching at an urban public university with a diverse student body.
Applications will be accepted through January 7, 2008 . Send the CV, cover letter, three letters of reference, and a writing sample (article, conference paper or book chapter) to the Women?s Studies Search Committee, c/o Human Resources Office, Quinn Administration Building University of Massachusetts Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston MA 02125.
UMB is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Title IX employer. (Please refer to Search Number 665e in your cover letter.) E-mail any queries to jean.humez@umb.edu.

University of Western Ontario

The University of Western Ontario invites applications for a full-time, probationary (tenure track) appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Women’s Studies and Feminist Research, to begin July 1, 2008.

Candidates must have a PhD completed, or in its final stages, in a feminist interdisciplinary area in the Social Sciences, with evidence of strong research potential and excellence in teaching, and the ability to teach in the Department’s undergraduate and graduate programs.

Western’s Centre for Women’s Studies and Feminist Research was established in 1987 and has developed a thriving undergraduate program.  In 2006, the Centre became a Department in two Faculties (Arts and Humanities; Social Science). The growing Department welcomes its first class of graduate students into the newly established MA program in September 2007.

Send curriculum vitae, writing sample, three letters of reference, evidence of teaching experience and a cover letter outlining research and teaching interests by November 30, 2007 to: Dr. Tracy Isaacs, Chair, Department of Women’s Studies and Feminist Research, Somerville House, Room 2319, The University of Western Ontario, London , Ontario, Canada N6A 3K7

Positions are subject to budget approval.  Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.  The University of Western Ontario is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.

Women’s Studies and Feminist Research/Law

The University of Western Ontario invites applications for the Daryl T. Bean Professorship in Law and Women’s Studies. The full-time probationary (tenure track) or tenured position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor will be a joint appointment in the Faculty of Law and the Department of Women’s Studies and Feminist Research (in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and the Faculty of Social Science), beginning July 1, 2008.  The Professorship is five years, after which the incumbent continues as a jointly-appointed probationary or tenured Member.

Candidates must have a LL.B. or J.D., and a Ph.D. or equivalent in Law or another relevant discipline, with a field of expertise at the intersection between labour and employment law and feminist theory.  The successful candidate will make significant contributions to the research and teaching (undergraduate and graduate) functions of both academic units.

Applicants should send by November 30, 2007 two copies of each of the following:  curriculum vitae, sample publications, evidence of teaching experience, three letters of reference, and a cover letter outlining their research and teaching interests to: 

Professor Tracy Isaacs, Chair
Department of Women’s Studies and Feminist Research
Somerville House, Room 2319
The University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario
Canada  N6A 3K7

All positions are subject to budgetary approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. The University of Western Ontario is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.

Indiana University, South Bend

The Women's Studies Program at Indiana University South Bend invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position in women's studies, beginning Fall 2008. This position requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field with significant graduate training in women's and/or gender studies (for example, a MA, Ph.D., minor or certificate). Research interests should include women of color, issues of race and
ethnicity, and/or global feminisms. Teaching responsibilities include introductory and core women's studies courses, feminist research methods, and courses related to the applicant's areas of specialization. Demonstrated competence in teaching interdisciplinary women's/gender studies courses preferred. The teaching load is three courses per semester. Salary is competitive.

IUSB has had a major in women's studies since 1999. The Women's Studies Program is administered by the Women's Studies Governing Board, whose faculty are drawn mainly from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This position will be the second full-time tenure line devoted to women's studies.

IUSB is the third largest of the eight campuses that comprise Indiana University ; we provide undergraduate and master's level programs to some 7,000 students. South Bend 's metropolitan area of 250,000 has excellent cultural facilities, including six colleges and universities, and a diverse ethnic population. South Bend is located 90 miles east of Chicago and 30 miles south of Lake Michigan .

Interested applicants should send: letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, a brief statement of teaching philosophy, a sample of scholarly work (not to exceed 35 pages) and evidence of teaching effectiveness. In addition, three current letters of recommendation should be addressed to: Linda Chen, Chair, Women's Studies Search Committee, Dept. of Political Science , Indiana University South Bend , 1700 Mishawaka Ave. , South Bend , IN 46634 . Questions can be directed to Linda Chen at lchen@iusb.edu <mailto:lchen@iusb.edu> or (574) 520 4520.

Review of applications will begin on November 16th, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. To ensure fullest consideration, applications should be received by November 16th, 2007 .

Further information about the IUSB Women's Studies Program can be found at: www.iusb.edu/~wmns

Indiana University is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. Members of under-represented groups. women, and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply.

Gettysburg College

Joint Appointment in Classics and Women's Studies

The Department of Classics and the Women's Studies Program at Gettysburg College invite applications for a joint tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2008. We seek a Classicist trained in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies or Queer Theory who can teach Greek and Latin courses, contribute to our classical civilization program, and offer introductory, theoretical, and topics courses for an expanding Women's Studies program. Candidates must be committed to undergraduate teaching, five courses yearly, and have a strong research program. The Ph.D. must be in hand at time of appointment.

Gettysburg College is a highly selective liberal arts college located within 90 minutes of the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area. Established in 1832, the College has a rich history and is situated on a 220-acre campus with an enrollment of 2,600 students. Gettysburg College celebrates diversity and welcomes applications from members of any group that has been historically underrepresented in the American academy. The College assures equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, and disability.

Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, an example of scholarship, and evidence of good teaching, such as teaching philosophy or evaluations, to: Classics and Women's Studies Search Committee, Campus Box 2450, Gettysburg College , Gettysburg , PA 17325 . Applications received by October 31 will be given fullest consideration. Interviews will be conducted at the AIA/APA annual meeting in Chicago . Address inquiries to GailAnn Rickert grickert@gettysburg.edu

University of North Carolina, Greensboro

Assistant/Associate Professor in Women’s and Gender Studies and African American Studies

The Position : The interdisciplinary programs in Women’s and Gender Studies and African American Studies at University of North Carolina at Greensboro invite applications for a 9-month, tenure-track appointment at the assistant/associate level. While the academic home will be in WGS, preference will be given to those candidates who have a demonstrated interdisciplinary commitment to both Women’s and Gender Studies and African American Studies (demonstrated through graduate studies, research and/or previous teaching assignments). The most appropriate candidate will have a doctoral degree in Women’s and Gender Studies, African American Studies, or a related field, and will be prepared to teach in both WGS and AFS undergraduate and graduate core curricula, contribute to WGS graduate program concentrations (Health, Leadership), supervise internship experiences, serve on project/thesis committees, and advance a relevant line of research. Candidates must hold or anticipate holding the doctoral degree by August 1, 2008 . UNCG’s Women’s and Gender Studies program is one of the oldest in the nation, offering an undergraduate major, a graduate certificate and a master’s degree. Send letter, cv, and contact information for at least three references to Hephzibah Roskelly, Head of Search Committee, Women’s and Gender Studies Program, PO Box 26170 , UNCG, Greensboro NC 27402-6170 . Review of applications will begin on November 2, 2007 and continue until position is filled. For more information about the two programs see http://wgs.uncg.edu and http://www.uncg.edu/afs/. UNC Greensboro is especially proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for this position, including women and members of minority groups. We are an EEO/AA employer with a strong commitment to increasing faculty diversity and will respond creatively to the needs of dual-career couples.

The Programs : The Program in Women’s and Gender Studies is one of the oldest in the nation, has 1 full-time faculty member, and more than 100 faculty affiliates across campus. The program offers a minor, B.A., post-baccalaureate certificate, and M.A. degree programs. The African American Studies program has 1 full-time faculty member, and is in the process of developing a post-baccalaureate certificate to compliment the undergraduate minor, and major. The two programs have a long history of collaboration, and are housed in a shared space in one of the most historic buildings on UNCG’s campus.

About UNCG : UNCG is located in Greensboro , NC , a community known for both contentious gender and racial politics and progressive movements for change. Greensboro residents have become well-known for resisting injustice from the Underground Railroad, the Civil Rights sit-in movement, anti-war activities, immigrants’ rights mobilizations and labor organizing. Drawing on its rich history of challenging the status quo, the area now hosts many grassroots coalitions organizing for racial justice, challenging systems of oppression, experimenting with grassroots democracy, and building community.

The region also has a history linked with higher education. Five colleges and universities are located within the city, including the Historically Black institutions of NC Agricultural & Technical University and Bennett College , helping to encourage Greensboro ’s cultural identity. Within this rich context, the Women’s and Gender Studies and African American Studies programs are uniquely situated to advance critical analyses of race, class, gender & sexual orientation while also connecting these analyses to concrete actions in the wider community.

The University of Texas at El Paso

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology (higher ranks considered) with a specialization in gender beginning Fall 2008. Applicants whose research interests also include health, demography, environment, crime, Latina/o, or U.S.-Mexico border populations are especially encouraged to apply. The department is building research capacity and seeks scholars who demonstrate the potential for research publication and external funding. The department offers an MA in Sociology and potentially an interdisciplinary PhD in transnational studies. The position will also support an active and growing Women's Studies Program through cross-listed courses. The successful candidate must feel comfortable in a department with faculty from anthropology and geography as well as sociology.   Collaborative opportunities exist at nearby schools of medicine and public health, as well as other units within the University, Universities in Cd. Juárez ( Mexico ), and in the bi-national community at large.   El Paso/Ciudad Juarez, with over 2.2 million people, is the largest border metropolis in the world, offering outstanding opportunities for social science research. A leader in minority education, UTEP has approximately 20,000 students, mostly urban, commuter, and Hispanic working class.   Approximately 3,000 students are enrolled in rapidly expanding graduate programs. The teaching load is three courses per semester (2/2 the first year) and applicants must be committed to teaching excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Preference will be given to individuals having an earned academic or a professional doctorate. ABDs will be considered but the PhD must be completed by August 2008.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:   Send a letter of interest, Curriculum Vitae, one sample of written work, evidence of teaching proficiency if available, and names of three references.   Send applications to Cheryl Howard, Search Committee Chair, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, UTEP, El Paso , TX 79968 . Review of applications will begin December 1, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. All underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about the department, UTEP, and El Paso , please see http://academics.utep.edu/sociology.   The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services.

University of Massachusetts at Amherst

We are very pleased to announce that Women's Studies at the University of Massachusetts is searching for two assistant professor tenure track positions: Gender and Sexuality and Feminist Science Studies (a Five College Position based at the University and shared with Mount Holyoke and Hampshire Colleges ). Please help us spread the word by posting these descriptions on your networks. If you have questions about either or these positions, you can contact Professor Arlene Avakian at (avakian@wost.umass.edu), Professor Alexandrina Deschamps (afd@wost.umass.edu) who is chairing of the Gender and Sexuality search committee or Professor Ann Ferguson (ferguson@philos.umass.edu) who is chairing the Feminist Science Studies search committee.

The Women's Studies Program seeks a scholar with expertise in Gender and Sexuality Studies for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2008. Candidates' research and teaching should centrally incorporate race/ethnicity and class into their gender analysis with particular expertise in GLBT issues. Discipline open. Qualifications: Ph.D. required by 9/08, teaching experience preferred. Candidate will be expected to be able to teach large introductory courses that incorporate gender, race, class and sexuality in a transnational context and advanced and graduate courses with an emphasis on theory. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, relevant course descriptions and syllabi, and three letters of recommendation by October 15, 2007 to:

Professor Alexandrina Deschamps, Search #29057, Women's Studies, 208 Bartlett , University of Massachusetts , Amherst , MA 01003 .

The Women’s Studies Program is committed to developing a more diverse faculty, student body, and curriculum. UMass Amherst is a member of the Five-College consortium along with Amherst , Hampshire, Smith and Mount Holyoke Colleges and is also a member of the Academic Career Network, a resource for dual career couples. The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.

FIVE COLLEGE FEMINIST SCIENCE STUDIES TENURE TRACK POSITION
UMass Amherst/Five Colleges
Assistant Professor, tenure track to begin fall 08

Emphasis on race, gender and science. Specialization in natural, social sciences or humanities, or interdisciplinary work. Focus could include the environment, technology, medicine, sexuality, transnational contexts, and/or the theory and practice of science. Ability to teach core Women’s Studies courses assumed. Qualifications: PhD required by 9/08; teaching experience preferred. Annual teaching load: two courses at the home campus, UMass Amherst (Women?s Studies); one at Mount Holyoke College (Gender Studies); and one at Hampshire College . Salary range, $58,000 to $62,000. Review of applications to begin October 19, 2007 . Send letter of application, curriculum vita, a syllabus or course outline for a course on "Race, Gender and Science" as well as other relevant syllabi and course descriptions, and three letters of recommendation to:

Chair, Feminist Science Studies Search Committee,Women's Studies Program,
208 Bartlett Hall, Amherst MA 01003 .

The Women’s Studies Program is committed to developing a more diverse faculty, student body, and curriculum. UMass Amherst is a member of the Five-College consortium along with Amherst , Hampshire, Smith and Mount Holyoke Colleges and is also a member of the Academic Career Network, a resource for dual career couples. The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.

Texas A&M University

JOURNALISM/WOMEN'S STUDIES

The interdisciplinary programs in Journalism Studies
(http://journalismeducation.tamu.edu <http://journalismeducation.tamu.edu/> ) and Women's Studies at Texas A&M University (TAMU) invite applications for a Fall 2008 appointment as ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN GENDER AND THE MASS MEDIA, entry level.

The candidate must have a Ph.D. in Mass Communication, Communication, Media Studies, or related fields, as well as a demonstrated commitment to Women's Studies as a discipline (a graduate certificate or advanced degree in Women's Studies is a plus, but candidates might also fulfill this requirement through a track record of publications and/or dissertation work in the area of gender studies). Equally important is a disciplinary commitment to Journalism Studies demonstrated through research and/or previous teaching assignments. The best candidate also would have media experience. The candidate should have a primary interest in gender and the media; broadcast, print, and/or new media would all be acceptable focuses. Particularly desirable would be a focus on gender in any of the following areas: television news, the Internet, international media studies, ethnic media studies, media and sexuality, history of the press. The candidate must be prepared to teach on a regular basis Introduction to Women's Studies and introductory and/or writing, editing, and design courses offered through Journalism Studies. The candidate would have an opportunity to develop new courses for both disciplines. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who will increase the exposure of our students to a diverse culture.

For full consideration, applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation by October 1, 2007 to:

Media Studies Search Committee, Women's Studies Program, Texas A&M University,
4351 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-4351.

If you have questions about this search, please direct e-mails to Randy Sumpter (Journalism Studies and chair of the search) at r-sumpter@tamu.edu or Claudia Nelson (Women's Studies) at claudia_nelson@tamu.edu.

PSYCHOLOGY/WOMEN'S STUDIES

TENURE-TRACK POSITION IN PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN - TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY :

The Department of Psychology and the Women's Studies Program at Texas A&M University invite applications for a tenure-track position in PSYCHOLOGY AND WOMEN'S STUDIES at the rank of beginning assistant professor, beginning September 1, 2008 . We seek candidates with research and teaching interests focusing on the Psychology of Women, including but not limited to the psychology of sexuality, the impact of gender on social and/or cognitive development, women's health psychology, women's occupational health psychology, and women's mental health. In addition to developing courses in both Psychology and Women's Studies, the new faculty member will teach Introduction to Women's Studies on a regular
basis. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Psychology as well as a demonstrated commitment to Women's Studies as a discipline (a graduate certificate or advanced degree in Women's Studies is a plus) and a record of or potential for strong scholarly publication and successful teaching. A letter of application describing research and teaching emphases, a vita, representative reprints, and three letters of recommendation should be sent to:

Psychology and Women's Studies Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Texas A&M University, 4235 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-4235.

Review of applications will begin October 1st and continue until the position is filled. Information about the department and the program may be obtained at
http://psychology.tamu.edu <http://psychology.tamu.edu/> and http://wmst.tamu.edu/. Texas A&M University is now in a period of significant growth. Approximately 450 new faculty members are being hired to enhance departments, including the Psychology Department, that have been recognized as among the University's strongest, and the present appointment is the fifth joint tenure-track position involving Women's Studies to have been approved since April 2006. Texas A&M is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. The University is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment and is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

ANTHROPOLOGY/WOMEN'S STUDIES

TENURE-TRACK POSITION IN GENDER AND ISLAMIC COMMUNITIES - TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY :

The Department of Anthropology (http://anthropology.tamu.edu <http://anthropology.tamu.edu/> ) and the Women's Studies Program invite applications for a joint position in cultural anthropology and women's studies, beginning fall 2008. The ideal candidate will have an active ethnographic research program that focuses on gender and Islamic communities in the Middle East , Africa , South Asia , or Southeast Asia . This is one of six cluster hires involving joint appointments in the Women's Studies Program; the position is also intended to strengthen the graduate program in cultural anthropology. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Anthropology or related field (by fall 2008), a demonstrated commitment to Women's Studies as a discipline (a graduate certificate or advanced degree in Women's Studies is a plus), teaching experience, an active research program, and an
ability to secure external funding. Responsibilities include teaching two courses per semester at the graduate and undergraduate level; course assignments will be divided equally between Anthropology and Women's Studies. The successful candidate must be willing to teach Introduction to Women's Studies and Social and Cultural Anthropology on a regular basis and to develop new courses. Texas A&M University is a leading public research university with nearly 45,000 students, located within 90 minutes of both the Houston and Austin metropolitan areas. The University is strongly committed to creating a climate that values and nurtures collegiality, diversity, pluralism, and the uniqueness of each person. The Department of Anthropology has 24 full-time faculty members, including 6 cultural anthropologists, and offers B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degree programs. The Women's Studies Program is an expanding interdisciplinary program that currently offers an undergraduate minor and a graduate certificate. Review of applications will begin October 15 and continue until the position is filled. We plan to interview at the AAA meeting in Washington , D.C. For full consideration, please send a cover letter outlining research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, one or two writing samples, evidence of teaching experience, and letters from three references to:

Cynthia Werner, Chair, Cultural Anthropology/Women's Studies Search Committee, Department of Anthropology, Texas A&M University, 4352 TAMU, College Station, TX
77843-4352.

Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages underrepresented minorities and women to apply.

FILM STUDIES/WOMEN'S STUDIES

TENURE-TRACK POSITION IN GENDER AND FILM STUDIES - TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY :
The interdisciplinary programs in Film Studies and Women's Studies invite applications for a joint position in gender and film studies, beginning fall 2008. This is one of six cluster hires involving joint appointments in the Women's Studies Program; the position is also intended to strengthen our growing program in film. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Film Studies or related field (by fall 2008) and a demonstrated commitment to Women's Studies as a discipline (a graduate certificate or advanced degree in Women's Studies is a plus). Responsibilities include teaching two courses per semester; course assignments will be divided equally between the two programs. Applicants with a strong research agenda in gender and cinema beyond the United States and/or in documentary, animation, or other forms outside the mainstream are preferred, although we will consider applications from other qualified scholars as well. The successful candidate must be willing to teach Introduction to Women's Studies and either Introductory Film Analysis or Film History (preferably both, in alternate years) on a regular basis and to develop cross-listed courses, particularly on the graduate level. Review of applications will begin November 1 and continue until the position is filled. We plan to interview at the MLA meeting in Chicago . For full consideration, please send a cover letter outlining research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and letters from three references to:

Anne Morey, Chair, Film/Women's Studies Search Committee, Women's Studies Program, Texas A&M University, 4351 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-4351.

Texas A&M University is a leading public research university with nearly 45,000 students, located within 90 minutes of both the Houston and Austin metropolitan areas and strongly committed to creating a climate that values and nurtures collegiality, diversity, pluralism, and the uniqueness of each person. Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages underrepresented minorities and women to apply.

Job Opening Assistant Prof. Women's Studies - California State University Fullerton

The Women's Studies program at California State University , Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Women's Studies.

Position: The area of emphasis is open. Areas of special interest include religion and geopolitical feminism, feminist visual culture, or women's health and the environment. We are looking for a colleague to complement a small but growing program of two humanists and two social scientists. The main responsibilities of this position are to develop and teach
introductory and core Women's Studies courses. Department faculty also have opportunities to develop courses in their areas of specialization. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the program, advise students, serve on academic committees, and participate in the broader disciplinary community, as well as engage in an active research agenda. Positive tenure and promotion decisions require excellent teaching as well as research, peer-reviewed publication, and service at the department, College, and University level.

Qualifications
*Ph.D. by the time of appointment
*Background and research specialization in Women's Studies, and experience with feminist methodologies.
*Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching of a very diverse, often first-generation student population.
*A strong record of scholarly accomplishments appropriate to the level of appointment, and experience in working collaboratively with colleagues and community is expected.
*The individual should also be familiar with and have an interest in
developing innovative technology skills to use in teaching.

Rank and Salary: The position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track). Salary is highly competitive and
commensurate with qualifications and experience. CSU Fullerton operates on a semester system that enables faculty to teach in January and/or during the summer for additional salary. Faculty may also apply for intramural grants to do research during those months. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available which includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner and/or dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care as well as affordable housing program; and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system, along with optional tax-sheltering opportunities.

Application Procedure: Please submit: (1) a cover letter describing teaching and research experience and interests,(2) a curriculum vitae, (3) one sample syllabus, (4) a writing sample, and (5) three letters of recommendation to:

Dr. Renae M. Bredin
Women's Studies Program, H-214
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA 92834-6868
(714) 278-3742
Email: rbredin@fullerton.edu


Application Deadline: Review of applications begins immediately. To assure full consideration, please submit all required application materials by October 12, 2007 ; position will remain open until filled.
For more information about the program, visit our web site
http://hss.fullerton.edu/womens/


Rebecca Dolhinow
Assistant Professor
Women's Studies Program
California State University , Fullerton
rdolhinow@fullerton.edu

Women's Studies
Assistant Professor

Position Announcement

The University of Kansas seeks to appoint a tenure-track, assistant professor in its Women's Studies Program. Applicants should have a research agenda and teaching interests in global feminism. Academic discipline is open. We are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to the Program's emphasis in international and global studies of gender and sexuality, and in related area studies programs in the University. Within the field of global feminism, fields of interest include but are not limited to global feminist theories, international relations, international trade and economic development, feminist visions of development, human trafficking, ethnic cleansing, immigration, terrorism, transnational feminism, the feminization of poverty, health and justice, political and ethnic conflict, human rights, comparative sexualities, comparative legal systems, peace processes, and democracy. We invite applications from advanced ABDs and recent Ph.D.s in women's studies and related fields, including untenured assistant professors. The successful candidate for the position should be eligible to work in the U.S. prior to the starting date of the position. KU is prepared to assist the successful candidate in the process of gaining eligibility.

Duties and Responsibilities:
1). Maintain an active research program in field of candidate's area of expertise. 2). Teach four graduate and undergraduate courses per year in the Women's Studies Program. 3). Advise and supervise graduate and undergraduate students in research. 4). Provide service to the Women's Studies Program, the College, and the University, and the profession.

Required Qualifications:
1). Ph.D. or terminal degree in Women's or Gender Studies or a related discipline, including formal graduate training in women's, gender, or GLBTI studies, expected by start date of appointment. 2). Demonstrable ability to conduct a program of research and potential for obtaining external funding for research focused on gender or women or GLBTI studies in global feminism as evidenced by graduate coursework or fieldwork, and by publications and conference presentations in the field and/or manuscripts under review. 3). Demonstrable ability to teach core graduate and undergraduate courses in women's studies, including theory and methods, as evidenced by statement of teaching interests, or by a teaching portfolio or other instruments that document teaching effectiveness. At the beginning Assistant Professor level, instruction performed as a graduate teaching assistant may be used.


Preferred Qualifications:
1. Publications relevant to global feminism. 2). Research that complements the research and teaching interests of other women's studies faculty. 3). A candidate who will contribute to the climate of diversity in the College, including a diversity of scholarly approaches.

Appointment: Appointment is expected to start August 18, 2008 , and will be a full-time, tenure-track, regular appointment subject to review and reappointment.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedures:
Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, a sample of writing, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of reference to: Professor Ann Cudd, Women's Studies Program, University of Kansas , 1440 Jayhawk Blvd. , Room #213, Lawrence, KS 66045. acudd@ku.edu; 785/864-2311 Upon receipt of application materials, individuals will be sent instructions for completing required sections of an on-line Faculty Data Work Eligibility form.

Deadline: Initial review of applications begins Nov. 1, 2007 , and will continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received by November 1.

The University of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The University encourages applications from underrepresented group members. Federal and state legislation prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, and veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, marital status, and parental status.

Director, Center for the Study of Women in Society (CSWS) and Associate or Full Professor
                                Search #7133

Position: Director for the Center for the Study of Women in Society and tenured associate or full professor.  Three-year renewable appointment as CSWS Director beginning as early as September 2008.  The Director's academic appointment will be .5 FTE in CSWS and .5 FTE in an appropriate department, program, and/or college.

See (http://csws.uoregon.edu/home/intro.shtml) for full description of CSWS, a multidisciplinary research center that generates, supports, and disseminates research on women and gender.  As CSWS Director, the successful applicant will administer Center activities in these three areas and pursue an active research agenda.  The CSWS Director works closely with an interdisciplinary Executive Committee and 3-5 Center staff.  CSWS is supported by an endowment and by funds generated through grants and fundraising and has an annual operating budget of about $600,000.

To date, a list of potential academic tenure-home units includes anthropology; art history; arts and administration; counseling psychology; English, ethnic studies; geography; Germanic languages and literatures; history; journalism; law; planning, public policy, and management; political science, psychology; sociology; women's and gender studies.

Qualifications: Ph.D.; evidence of excellence in research and teaching on women and gender; familiarity with the breadth of feminist scholarship and theory; demonstrable appreciation of interdisciplinary scholarship, of interconnections among gender, race, class, ethnicity, and sexual identity, and of the internationalization of gender research.  Significant administrative experience, and/or record of securing support for academic research or programs inside or outside academia preferred.

Applicants should include a letter describing relevant research, teaching, administrative, and funding experience as well as future plans in these areas; curriculum vitae; copies of significant publications; evidence of teaching excellence; names of three people who could provide letters of reference.


Send materials to: CSWS Director Search, 340 Hendricks Hall, University of
Oregon 97403-1201 .


Review of materials will begin September 24, 2007 .  Search will remain open
until a successful candidate is chosen.  Candidates who promote and enhance
diversity are strongly desired.