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American University of Beirut (LEB) - Full-time Faculty Position in English - Gender and Women's Studies

 * The Department of English at the American University of Beirut is seeking to fill a faculty position in gender and women’s studies to begin August 15, 2017.


 * We invite applicants with a PhD in the fields of literature and/or language studies having a clear focus on issues related to gender and women’s studies (or conversely). Preference is given to applicants whose research intersects with disciplines across the humanities and social sciences, including anthropology, history, philosophy, political studies, sociology, and visual culture, and engages the Arab/Muslim world. The new hire will be expected to coordinate the development of the university’s initiative in gender and women’s studies as a trans-disciplinary research and educational program.


 * The appointment is for an initial period of four years with opportunities for renewal and advancement. The usual teaching load is not more than 5 courses a year. The language of instruction is English. Applicants must have completed their PhD by August 2017.


 * To apply, send a cover letter describing your qualifications, experience, and vision for the new program, a CV, a chapter or article-length writing sample, a sample syllabus, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to: Nadia Maria El Cheikh, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, American University of Beirut, c/o 3 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10017-2303, USA OR Nadia Maria El Cheikh, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, American University of Beirut, P.O. Box 11-0236, Riad El-Solh, Beirut 1107 2020, Lebanon


 * Electronic submissions are preferred and may be sent to: as_dean@aub.edu.lb


 * For full consideration, please ensure that all application materials reach AUB by November 1, 2016.

Ball State University (USA: IN) - TT Asst. Professor - 20thC US Women's and Gender History

 * Tenure-track faculty position in Twentieth-Century U.S. women’s and gender history, to begin August 19, 2017
 * Major responsibilities: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of specialization as well as survey courses and upper-division courses in twentieth-century United States history. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in teaching U.S. women’s and gender history. Conduct research in twentieth-century U.S. women’s and gender history.
 * Minimum qualifications: ABD in U.S. history, with specialization in Twentieth-Century U.S. women’s and gender history, with degree completed by August 31, 2017; ability to teach U.S. history surveys, a survey of women in U.S. history, as well as topical courses in U.S. women’s and gender history; must have active research agenda in U.S. women’s and gender history
 * Preferred qualifications: Ph.D. in U.S. history from an accredited college or university, with specialization in twentieth-century U.S. women’s and gender history; teaching experience at college or university level; ability to teach comparative women’s and gender history; courses in the history or sexuality and/or courses in other aspects of twentieth-century U.S. history; interest in using new digital approaches that help distill historical meaning from texts and artifacts, and in new modes of presenting these in electronic formats
 * Electronic submission of application materials (letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, three letters of recommendation, writing sample, and evaluations of teaching where available) is preferred. Email to mmgage2@bsu.edu.
 * Applications will be accepted through October 15, 2016.
 * Also posted at North American History 2016-17

===Baruch College, The City University of New York (NY) - TT Asst. Professor of English - Women's Studies and Film Studies===
 * The Department of English at Baruch College, The City University of New York, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor.
 * We seek a scholar working at the intersection of feminism, literature, and film. Successful candidates will demonstrate command of key methodological and theoretical perspectives in literary, gender, and film studies. We are particularly interested in candidates who work in women-of-color feminisms, Postfeminisms, Native and Indigenous Studies, Asian American, and/or Latina Studies. Comparative work is welcome.
 * Desirable additional fields or areas of strength include critical race theory, queer theory, visual culture and performance theory. We expect the successful candidate to have excellent preparation in literary scholarship and undergraduate teaching experience.
 * QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution. Specialization in feminist theory and literature, as well as film theory is required.
 * STEP ONE: To be considered for this position, please submit your application online by clicking on "Apply Now" through this link https://home.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psp/cnyepprd/GUEST/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=15697&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1
 * Candidates should provide Letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, 1-2 page teaching philosophy, a syllabus from a college-level course in the area of feminism, literature, and film, letters from three references and 25-page writing sample. Applications must be received by December 5, 2016, with the appointment to begin Fall 2017.


 * STEP TWO - Go to https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/hrref/ All applicants are required to have three confidential letters of recommendation submitted electronically by their references as described below.
 * Please go to https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/hrref/ and enter the contact information for three (3) references. The online system will automatically send your references a request to submit a letter via the system. Full instructions will be provided. Emailed or hard copy applications will not be considered.


 * Review of resumes begins on October 20, 2016; to ensure consideration, submit your application on or before December 5, 2016.
 * Also posted at Film Studies 2016-2017

===California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo (CA) - TT Assistant Professor of English - Queer Studies===
 * ENGLISH - Full-time, academic year, tenure track Assistant Professor of English, College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, to begin September 7, 2017.
 * Ph.D. in English or related field with specialization in Queer Literature and Theory at time of appointment. Secondary Specialties: Ideally, the applicant's teaching and research will combine the study of queer literary texts with at least one of the following fields of inquiry: Queer Cinema and Visual Culture; Queer Print Culture (e.g. zines, pulp fiction, political documents); Transgender Studies; and/or Disability Studies.
 * Cal Poly is committed to the teacher/scholar model. The typical teaching assignment is 12 units per quarter (with course load reduction in each of the first two years to help establish one's professional development activities), with correspondingly reasonable service and research expectations. All tenured and tenure-track faculty teach courses in their areas of specialization at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Initial appointment is for two years, subject to renewal.
 * The College of Liberal Arts strongly values inclusion and diversity especially in the classroom and among its areas of study. This is one of seven searches in the College of Liberal Arts intended to increase curricular coverage of areas related to inclusivity and diversity, and successful candidates will be expected to contribute to strengthening the college's efforts in these areas. The other searches are for positions in Communication Studies, History, Psychology & Child Development, and Social Sciences. It is anticipated that a minimum of four hires will be made across these searches.
 * Required Qualifications / Specialized Skills:
 * Ph.D. in English or related field with specialization in Queer Literature and Theory; experience and excellence in college-level teaching; and evidence of professional activity that keeps the candidate abreast of knowledge and developments within their professional field. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered, but must provide proof that the doctorate is complete prior to the start of appointment.


 * Online App. Form: https://www.calpolyjobs.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=165623
 * Review Begin Date: 11-11-2016.
 * Also posted at Generalist 2017


 * 10/15: is anyone else having trouble with the online application? When I get to page 7 of 9 of the initial HR pages to complete, there is no "save and continue to next" button, so I can't get to later pages nor the application itself
 * Yes, I had that problem as well--I was able to figure it out by going to the "help" page, where there were instructions about this specific problem. Aparrently, a *lot* of other people have run into this dogleg. If you can't sort it out, call HR!
 * 10/17: Thanks, above poster! Ended up calling HR -- for those experiencing the same issue, you have to click "add entry" before going to the next page #headdesk #ishouldautomaticallybedisqualifiedfromthisjob

California State University - East Bay (CA) - TT Assistant Professor of Human Development and Women's Studies (Research Methods)

 * he Department of Human Development & Women's Studies promotes the interdisciplinary study of human development over the life course. Our faculty currently includes scholars from anthropology, sociology, biology, linguistics, psychology, and other disciplines that make a contribution to the study of human development.


 * The successful candidate will teach coursework in research using qualitative and quantitative methods as well as a breadth of other innovative research designs. Please note that teaching assignments at California State University, East Bay include courses at the Hayward, Concord and online campuses.


 * Ph.D. or M.D. at the time of appointment is required, or foreign equivalent degree. ABD candidates will be considered but must have the required earned doctorate at the time of appointment. Record of scholarly activity and productivity in research methods is required. Candidates with a record of achievement in the areas of qualitative and quantitative methods are preferred. Candidates with expertise in the areas of early childhood, childhood, adolescent, adult, or gerontological development, and/or gender and development are preferred. Candidates with successful teaching experience at the university level are preferred. Candidates should demonstrate experience in teaching, mentoring, research, or community service that has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.
 * APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 15, 2016. Position will remain open until filled. Please submit a letter of application, which addresses the qualifications noted in the position announcement; a complete and current vita; a transcript demonstrating receipt of terminal degree (or degree progress for ABD candidates); two sample syllabi, two writing samples, and a list of names and contact information for three recommenders via Interfolio (please see "Apply Now for Free," below). For more information, please visit: http://www.csueastbay.edu/oaa/jobs/csuebtt.html
 * Link to Apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/35233

California State University East Bay (CA) - TT Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies (African American Studies - incl. Feminism / Womanism)

 * The Department of Ethnic Studies is seeking an African Americanist with a focus in Black feminism/womanism and environmental justice/sustainability (broadly defined).
 * The successful candidate will teach coursework within the area of African American Studies with an emphasis on African American feminism/womanism, community engagement, and environmental issues in African American communities.
 * The successful candidate will also teach other coursework as assigned within the Department of Ethnic Studies. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with other hires in the Department of History and the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences within the 2017 new hire cohort theme of STEM/STEAM and Community Based Research/Collaboration towards producing and implementing educational models that promote student learning in an integrative approach to community engagement and environmental justice and sustainability.
 * Please note that teaching assignments at California State University, East Bay may include courses at the Hayward, Concord, and Online campuses.
 * Candidates must have an earned doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Ethnic Studies, or a related field, at time of appointment. ABD candidates will be considered but must have the required earned doctorate at the time of appointment.
 * Specialization in African American Studies required. Research in feminist theory, Black feminism/womanism, and environmental justice within an African American context as demonstrated by a record of scholarly achievement is required. The Department is also seeking a candidate who has interest and/or experience working with cross-campus initiatives to increase African-American student retention and graduation rates; candidates presenting evidence to this end are preferred. Experience with online coursework preferred. Additional expertise and training in one or more of the following areas is preferred: environmental racism; environmental justice movements; African American feminist/womanist environmental activism; food justice movements; African-American GLBTQ environmental activism; environmental equity; and community engagement.
 * Additionally, candidates must have a demonstrated ability to teach effectively. Experience working with a diverse student population, including first generation college students and students whose first language is not English, is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate experience in teaching, mentoring, research, or community service that has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.


 * APPLICATION DEADLINE: For full consideration, all materials should be submitted by October 10, 2016.
 * Also posted at Ethnic Studies 2016-2017

===California State University, Fresno (CA) - TT Asst. Professor - American Indian Studies / Women's Studies - PHONE INTERVIEW STAGE===
 * Vacancy # 13004


 * The College of Social Sciences at California State University, Fresno, seeks applications for a tenure-track, academic year position as an Assistant Professor in American Indian Studies, to be housed in the Women's Studies Program.


 * The successful candidate will specialize in the study of American Indian/Native American populations using feminist critical intersectional approaches.


 * Preference will be given to candidates with a specialty in one or more of the following: California Indians, the environment, reproductive justice and/or health disparities, gender-based violence, or educational access and discrimination.


 * Successful applicants may develop courses on area of expertise for undergraduate women's studies majors/minors and general education students. Additionally, the successful applicant will be expected to teach at least two of the following core courses in the Women's Studies major: feminist theory, feminist research methods, history of feminisms, and/or a seminar on feminist activism. Finally,the successful applicant will teach some General Education courses, including: Introduction to Women's Studies, Women in Cross-Cultural Perspective, and Women of Color in the U.S. There will be opportunities to teach General Education courses in the American Indian Studies minor, including Contemporary Life of the American Indian and Indians of California.


 * At Fresno State, a normal teaching load is 4-4, but new tenure track hires receive a course release for the first two years. This position will feature a second course release, for the first three years, for the purpose of building American Indian Studies, both in terms of curriculum development and community relations activities with on-campus constituencies and intertribal communities.


 * Required Education: An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in American Indian/Native American Studies, Women's Studies, Ethnic Studies, American Studies, or other closely related field is required for appointment to a tenure-track position.


 * Required Experience: The successful candidate will specialize in the study of American Indian/Native American populations using feminist critical intersectional approaches. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to American Indian/Native American Studies and Women's Studies and to show evidence of successful teaching experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to teach required courses and develop new courses for both general education and upper division major/minors in both Women's and American Indian Studies. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and to engage with diverse communities in the central California region.


 * Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with a specialty in one or more of the following: California Indians, the environment, reproductive justice and/or health disparities, gender-based violence, or educational access and discrimination. Preference also given to those with experience in American Indian/Native American program/curriculum development, community service, and grant writing or grant management. Finally, preference will be given to those candidates who show potential for teaching excellence, scholarly publication, conference participation, program development, and community service.


 * Application Procedures: Review of applications will begin October 5, 2016, and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, applicants must complete an on-line application at http://jobs.fresnostate.edu and attach the following: 1) a cover letter specifically addressing required experience and preferred qualifications; 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) up to two sample syllabi, and 4) three letters of reference and two additional contacts. Finalists for the on-campus interview will be required to submit 1) a writing sample, 2) a statement on American Indian/Native American community service and program/curriculum development, and 3) official transcripts. For inquires, contact: Dr. Larissa M. Mercado-López, Search Committee Chair; California State University, Fresno; College of Social Sciences; Women's Studies Program; 2225 E. San Ramon, M/S MF19 ; Fresno, CA 93740-8001; Phone: 559.278.8599; E-mail: lmercadolopez@csufresno.edu.
 * Also posted at Ethnic Studies 2016-2017
 * Telephone interview X 3

California State University, Fresno (CA) - TT Asst. Professor - LGBTQ+ Studies

 * The successful candidate’s scholarship and teaching will specialize in intersectional approaches within LGBTQ+ studies. Successful applicants will teach intersectional LGBTQ+ courses, particularly Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies, for undergraduate women’s studies majors/minors and general education students, as well as design courses on these topics to cross-list with other departments and programs. Candidates will teach at least one of the following courses in the Women’s Studies core sequence: feminist theories, history of feminisms, feminist research methods, and/or a seminar on feminist activism. Candidates will regularly teach Women’s Studies Program General Education offerings. Successful candidates will work in a program committed to feminist and intersectional teaching, scholarship, and community building.
 * Required Education: An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Women’s Studies, Women and Gender Studies, LGBTQ+ studies, or other closely related discipline from an accredited institution is required; however, applicants nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered. The doctorate must be completed by 8/1/2017.
 * Required Experience: Candidates will show evidence of successful scholarly and teaching experience in intersectional approaches within LGBTQ+ studies. Candidates will also show commitment to feminist scholarship, teaching, and/or community outreach.
 * The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and to engage with diverse communities in the central California region.
 * Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who bring the potential to expand course offerings in African/African American, Asian/Asian Pacific Islander, Latina/Chicana, Indigenous/American Indian, or Middle Eastern populations. Preference will also be given to candidates able to expand Women’s Studies’ outreach to prominent ethnic and cultural communities in the Central Valley. Preference will also be given to candidates who show experience working with diversity focused interdisciplinary programs, such as Women’s and Gender Studies, etc.
 * Application Procedures: To apply, applicants must complete an on-line application at http://jobs.fresnostate.edu and attach the following: 1) a cover letter specifically addressing required experience and preferred qualifications, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) up to two sample syllabi, 4) writing sample, 5) contact information for five references, and 6) unofficial graduate transcripts. Finalists will be required to submit: 1) a statement on intersectional LGBTQ+ curriculum or programming development ideas, 2) official transcripts, and 3) three written letters of reference. For inquires, contact: Dr. Loretta Kensinger, Search Committee Chair; California State University, Fresno; College of Social Sciences; Women’s Studies Program; 2225 E. San Ramon, M/S MF19; Fresno, CA 93740-8029; Phone: 559.278.8150; E-mail: lkensing@csufresno.edu.
 * Review of applications will begin November 15, and will continue until the position is filled.

California State University, Fullerton (CA) - TT Asst. Professor - American Studies (2 Positions, incl. Sexuality)

 * The Department of American Studies at California State University, Fullerton invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2017.
 * Desirable research and teaching specializations include one or more of the following fields: sexuality; crime and violence; borderlands; and/or the cultural impact of digital media. Successful candidates must demonstrate an ability to teach core seminars in American Studies theories and methods at the undergraduate and graduate levels; offer introductory courses in American Studies and upper-division and graduate courses in their area(s) of specialization.
 * Qualifications: Ph.D. in American Studies, American social/cultural history, or related fields by the start of appointment; Evidence of effective University-level teaching experience; Ability to teach courses in American Studies theories and methods at the undergraduate (AMST 350) and graduate (AMST 501) levels; Ability to teach advanced courses in one or more of the following specializations: sexuality, crime and violence, borderlands, and/or the cultural impact of digital media; Ability to teach American culture in an historical context; Potential for successful research and scholarly publication; Ability to interact successfully with a diverse student body and to work effectively in a multicultural environment; Ability to balance excellent teaching with outstanding scholarship and professional service.
 * A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
 * A complete on-line application must be received by electronic submission in order to receive consideration. To apply, please go to: https://apps.fullerton.edu/facultyrecruitment to view all job listings and select 8793BR to begin the application process and provide the following materials: 1) a letter of interest; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a writing sample; 4) three letters of recommendation.
 * To submit letters, please go the References page of the online application, enter the information and email addresses for three references who will provide confidential letters of recommendation for your application. They will immediately receive a request via email along with information on uploading the letter. You will be able to verify that each letter has been received by CSUF by logging back into the recruitment system.
 * Inquiries may be directed to Professor Terri L. Snyder, Chair, American Studies Search Committee, snyder@fullerton.edu.
 * Application Deadline: Completed applications received by September 23, 2016, will receive full consideration.
 * Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
 * Deadline: Sept. 23 2016.
 * Also posted at American Studies 2017 and Ethnic Studies 2016-2017
 * There are a lot of lecturers in this department. Anyone know the likelihood of this being an inside hire(s)?

California State University, Los Angeles (CA) - Asst. Professor of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Liberal Studies]

 * Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Gender, Sexuality or Feminist Studies, Ethnic Studies, or other relevant field by the beginning of appointment. Candidates should have expertise in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies drawing on intersectional and transnational frameworks. Candidates should provide record of or potential for scholarly activity and peer-reviewed publications, as well as demonstrated potential for effective teaching that includes active learning and social justice pedagogy. Candidates should also demonstrate an ability or interest in teaching in a multicultural, multiethnic campus.
 * Preferred Qualifications: We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in transnational Black, API, Indigenous, Muslim or Global South Studies whose research is based in one or more of the following areas: global gender and sexuality studies; queer of color critique; transgender studies; race, gender, sexuality, and health; disability studies; and environmental justice.
 * Required Documentation: Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted, but official transcripts required of finalists at a later stage), three letters of recommendation and the University’s Application for Academic Employment form: http://www.calstatela.edu/sites/default/files/groups/Human%20Resources%20Management/forms/empl_applic_academic.pdf


 * Application: Review of Applications will begin on October 14, 2016 and will continue until position is filled. Address application (hard copy) to Dr. Dionne Espinoza, Liberal Studies/Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, E&T A405, California State University, Los Angeles, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032-8251.

===California State University, Sacramento (CA) - TT Asst. Professor of Women's Studies===
 * The Department of Women's Studies at California State University, Sacramento is seeking applications for a tenure track assistant professor position starting Fall 2017.
 * Preference will be given to candidates whose specialization within feminist studies includes one or more of the following areas: healthcare, public health services, medicalized bodies, reproductive justice, critical disability studies, public policy, poverty, and economics, examined through an intersectional lens of race/class/sexuality.
 * Duties and Responsibilities: teach a wide range of courses in Women's Studies, such as Introduction to Women's Studies, Introduction to Women's Movements, and Seminar in Feminist Theory; propose and teach courses in area of specialization; supervise students in independent study and fieldwork courses; engage in research, scholarship and community service; involve in student advising, recruiting majors; work as an integral member of the Department, actively contributing to curriculum and department building.
 * Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Women's Studies or related Social Science discipline with a strong background in Women's Studies. ABD candidates with be considered. If ABD, candidates will be required to complete the doctoral degree by January 2018.
 * Review of applications will begin on October 21, 2016; position open until filled. In order to receive full consideration, please submit application by above deadline. Candidates must submit the following information in one PDF  in the order listed: (1) letter of interest including teaching philosophy and research interests; (2) current curriculum vita; (3) the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least two recent references who will speak to your professional qualifications; (4) unofficial transcripts of all college work (official transcripts required if invited for an interview); (5) sample course syllabi including one syllabus for an Introduction to Women's Studies course; (6) teaching evaluations; and (7) a writing sample. In addition, three confidential letters of reference should be sent to Dr. Sujatha Moni, the Chair of the Department, at the following email address: smoni@csus.edu

Colorado College (CO) - TT Assistant Professor - Feminist & Gender Studies (LGBTQ Studies)

 * The Feminist & Gender Studies (FGS) Program at Colorado College is seeking applicants for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in LGBTQ Studies to begin August 2017.
 * We are open to a variety of disciplinary, interdisciplinary and methodological approaches; however, strong consideration will be given to candidates who complement our existing strengths. In addition, preference will be given to LGBTQ Studies scholars who have an active research trajectory in one or more of the following areas: critical race/ethnic studies; dis/ability studies; science, medicine and technology studies.
 * In addition to courses related to their particular area(s) of expertise, they will be expected to teach Introduction to Feminist and Gender Studies, Critical Feminist Methodologies, and Feminist Theory in rotation with other faculty members in the program. As an interdisciplinary program, we are especially interested in candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to building cross-disciplinary ties with programs and departments across the college.
 * Please note that Colorado College operates on the “Block Plan,” which is a uniquely intensive academic schedule that allows students to plunge into a different subject every three and a half weeks rather than balancing several courses at the same time. Students take one course at a time and professors teach one at a time, with a maximum of 25 students per course. The standard faculty load is six blocks per year, which may include a block for senior capstone project supervision. Hence, the successful candidate will demonstrate a serious commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education.
 * The successful candidate must have completed a Ph.D. in the relevant field(s) by the time of appointment.


 * Applications should be submitted by November 1, 2016 (at 11:59 pm MST) and should include: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) research statement, (4) teaching statement, and (5) a sample of scholarly work. All applicants need to submit three letters of recommendation. The application site will send emails to references with instructions for electronic submission. Review of applications will continue until a pool of qualified candidates has been identified. Queries may be directed to Patricia L. Waters, Director of Feminist & Gender Studies at [mailto:twaters@coloradocollege.edu twaters@coloradocollege.edu]. Click here to apply.

===Columbia University (NY) - Tenured Associate Professor - Women, Gender and Sexuality in United States History or U.S.-Transnational Contexts===
 * The Department of History and the Institute for Research on Women, Gender and Sexuality (IRWGS) at Columbia University jointly seek to hire a distinguished scholar at the rank of tenured associate professor in the History of Women, Gender and Sexuality in Twentieth Century United States.
 * The committee is open to all applications but is particularly interested in scholarship that focuses on the U.S. and the World or on transnational approaches to twentieth century U.S. history.
 * Review of applications to begin October 1, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply please visit our online site: https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=62716.
 * Also posted at North American History 2016-17

===DePaul University (IL) - TT Assistant Professor - Women's and Gender Studies===
 * The Department of Women’s and Gender Studies at DePaul University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in fall 2017.
 * Required Qualifications: Primary consideration will be given to applicants with a Ph.D. in women's and/or gender studies or another related interdisciplinary-based field. We especially invite applicants with expertise in Women of Color Feminisms as well as Queer Theory and Transgender Studies. Preference will be given to candidates with formal graduate background and teaching experience in women's, feminist, gender, and/or sexuality studies and with demonstrated relevant scholarly productivity and research/teaching competencies.
 * Online App. Form: https://facultyopportunities.depaul.edu/postings/997
 * We will begin reviewing applications on October 21, 2016.
 * Do folks read this as them asking *just* for contact info for references (i.e. they will seek letters for only shortlisted candidates?) or that once you enter the contact info the system will send prompt for letters? I'm trying to figure out what to tell my letter writers.
 * they requested letters right away.

Emory University (GA) - TT Asst. Professor in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (2 Positions) - ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUESTED

 * The Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) at Emory University announces two tenure-track positions at the assistant professor level.
 * We are searching for two scholars with expertise in gender and/or sexuality who work in one or more of the following areas: diaspora, migration, decolonization, settler colonialism, indigeneity, political action, civil society, social movements (in the US and/or transnationally). Preference will be given to candidates who are producing innovative work in the study of race/ethnicity.
 * Emory University has strengths in feminist and queer theory, African-American studies, postcolonial studies, religion, political science, sociology as well as comparative and area studies, and WGSS wishes to enhance its engagement with these fields. We are open to a variety of disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and methodological approaches to the study of race, gender and sexuality. The ability to teach feminist or queer theory and core WGSS classes at both graduate and undergraduate levels is essential. Capacity to help build core teaching on race in the department (e.g., Black Feminist Theory; Critical Race Studies) is an advantage.
 * A PhD in WGSS or an affiliated field is required.
 * Please submit a letter of application, a CV, and the names and contact details of three referees to https://apply.interfolio.com/37107
 * Writing samples and letters of reference will be called at a later date.
 * Review of applications will begin on October 3, 2016 and preference will be given to applications received by this date. No applications will be accepted after November 1, 2016.
 * Any updates?
 * also eager to know - nothing here as of 10/18
 * request for more materials (10/19) x2 - Did you get an e-mail asking you to upload a writing sample to interfolio? When I log on now, I see that my application is technically "incomplete" and it states: "If a writing sample has been requested from the search committee (on October 19) upload your document here. Writing sample should be no more than 25 pages or 7,000 words. It can be published or unpublished work. Please submit by Monday, October 24, 2016 by 5:00pm."
 * Only applicants who have been emailed directly by the search committee (on October 19) should be uploading extra materials (writing sample).

Harvard University (MA) - TT Assistant Professor in Women, Gender, and Sexuality - SKYPE INTERVIEW STAGE

 * The Committee on Degrees in Studies of Women, Gender, and Sexuality at Harvard University seeks to appoint a tenure-track assistant professor in Women, Gender, and Sexuality.
 * The field of specialization is open; research areas of interest include but are not limited to the global south and/or sexuality studies. We seek scholars who engage in interdisciplinary teaching and research at the intersections of women, gender, and/or sexuality.
 * Doctorate required by the time the appointment begins.
 * Additional Qualifications: Demonstrated excellence in teaching; experience working with and teaching diverse students
 * Special Instructions: Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal (http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/7082). 1. Cover letter 2. Curriculum vitae 3. Teaching statement describing teaching approach and philosophy4. Research statement describing current and projected research activities 5. Names and contact information of 3-5 referees, who will be asked by a system-generated email to upload a letter of recommendation once the candidate’s application has been submitted. Three letters of recommendation are required, and the application is considered complete only when at least three letters have been received.6. A writing sample of no more than 30 pages.
 * Candidates are encouraged to apply by October 15, 2016; applications will be reviewed until the position is filled
 * Skype Interview request [10/25] ×2

Harvard University (MA) - Tenured Full Professor, Women, Gender, and Sexuality (Open Field)

 * The Committee on Degrees in Studies of Women, Gender, and Sexuality at Harvard University seeks to appoint a tenured full professor in Women, Gender, and Sexuality. The field of specialization is open; research areas of interest include but are not limited to the global south and/or sexuality studies. We seek scholars who engage in interdisciplinary teaching and research at the intersections of women, gender, and/or sexuality.
 * Qualifications: Doctoral degree, ntellectual leadership in the field; potential for significant contributions to the department, University, and wider scholarly community; demonstrated excellence in teaching; experience working with and teaching diverse students. Experience chairing a program or department is highly desirable.
 * Special Instructions: Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal (http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/7079). 1. Cover letter 2. Curriculum vitae 3. Research statement 4. Teaching statement describing teaching approach and philosophy 5. List of courses recently taught Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To apply, please visit: http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/7079
 * Candidates are encouraged to apply by December 1, 2016; applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Johns Hopkins University (MD) - TT Asst. Professor - Cultural Anthropology (incl. Gender, Sexuality, Intersectionality)

 * The Department of Anthropology at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland,invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in cultural anthropology to begin in Fall 2017. We seek applicants whose research critically engages one or more of the following areas: race, gender, sexuality, intersectionality, kinship, and urban ecology. Geographic area is open.


 * Candidates should have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment and show evidence of an active research agenda. Advanced ABDs may be considered for appointment at the rank of tenure track instructor with the understanding that the Ph.D. will be conferred before start of the appointment.
 * APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, two writing samples, and names of three reference letter writers. Application materials can be uploaded to the website by following this link: http://apply.interfolio.com/35027. Applications are due September 15, 2016.
 * Also posted at Cultural Anthropology 2016-2017

Kansas State University (KS) - TT Asst. Professor - Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies

 * The Department of Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies at Kansas State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies (GWSS) beginning August 2017.
 * Teaching load is 5 courses per year.
 * Successful candidates will have expertise in GWSS and law OR GWSS and health. Particular areas of expertise can include but are not limited to violence, reproductive justice, disability, and aging. The candidate's research and teaching must be intersectional, interdisciplinary, and feminist.
 * Required Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have PhD at the time of appointment. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellence in the classroom as well as promise in the field of research. A pedagogical commitment to diversity is required.
 * Preferred Qualifications: We are especially interested in candidates with PhDs in the field of Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies.
 * Special Instructions to Applicants: Please upload application materials AS A SINGLE PDF: a letter of application that includes statements of teaching philosophy and research interests (no longer than three pages), and a c.v..


 * LINK: http://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/497626/assistant-professor-gender-women-sexuality-studies
 * Screening of Applications Begins: Review of applications begins October 26th and continues until position is filled.

Kent State University - Kent (OH) - TT Assistant Professor of Political Science - Politics (incl. Gender / Sexualities)

 * The Department of Political Science at Kent State University invites applications for a tenure-track position, open with regard to region and rank, in Comparative Politics, to begin in August 2017.  We seek scholars studying marginalization, structures of oppression, and the politics of dissent, with potential topics including, but not limited to: identities (race, gender, sexualities, ethnicity), global inequality, settler colonialism, migration, borders, and labor.
 * The Political Science Department at KSU is a PhD-granting department with a dynamic, well-published faculty and a robust undergraduate program that encourages students to engage and change the world around them. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to conduct and publish research commensurate with the expectations of a research institution and to teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. There will be ample opportunities for collaboration across departments and for community engagement. The teaching load for untenured TT faculty members is two courses per semester.
 * Applicants should have a PhD in Political Science or cognate field such as Sociology, Black or Africana Studies, Ethnic Studies, Gender Studies, or Sexuality Studies at the time of hire (August 2017).
 * Review of applications will begin in mid-November and continue until the position is filled. Candidates for Assistant Professor should show promise of a quality research agenda and teaching success, and senior scholars should show evidence of scholarly impact in their area of research. Applicants at the Assistant level should submit a CV, a letter of interest, a writing sample, a teaching portfolio, a research plan, graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference; senior-level applicants should submit a CV, a letter of interest, a writing sample, a teaching portfolio, and a list of three references. All applications should be submitted to https://jobs.kent.edu/postings/11194
 * Contact: Dr. Joshua Stacher, Chairperson, Search Committee, Department of Political Science, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio 44242-0001. jstacher@kent.edu. CPjob@kent.edu

Lehigh University (PA) - TT Assistant Professor of Literature and Medicine (incl. Female / LGBT Literatures)

 * The Department of English and the Health Medicine and Society Program (HMS) at Lehigh University welcome applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Literature and Medicine.
 * We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in Disability Studies or in literatures by or about populations inordinately affected by health disparities in the U.S. or globally (including African American, Native American, Latino/a, female, LGBT, impoverished, and working class peoples). Successful candidates must be able contribute to the English Department’s focus on Literature and Social Justice. The ability to contribute to the HMS affiliated Community Health Research Group is highly desirable.
 * Successful candidates will be productive scholars in the field of Literature and Medicine or Disability Studies with a demonstrated commitment to research and publication and a record of excellent teaching. Our faculty values projects with strong theoretical, historical, and community engagements, and many members of the English department are affiliated with interdisciplinary programs across the College.
 * Since this is a joint appointment between the Department of English and HMS, the successful candidate will contribute equally to the two units, including teaching a core major requirement for HMS, “Medical Humanities.” This position carries a 2/2 teaching load of graduate (M.A. and Ph.D. in English) and undergraduate courses. Ph.D. in hand by date of employment.
 * To apply, please upload a letter of application, vita, dissertation abstract or research statement, statement of teaching philosophy, writing sample (approximately 25 pages), and three letters of recommendation to Academic Jobs Online. All materials should be received by October 24, 2016.
 * Questions about the position should be directed to Prof. Elizabeth Dolan (bdk3@lehigh.edu), Chair, Literature and Medicine Search Committee.
 * We are planning to conduct Skype Interviews after Thanksgiving and campus visits in late January/early February.
 * Posting:  https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/Lehigh/English/7391
 * Deadline: Oct. 24 2016.
 * Also posted at Generalist 2017 and Other Ethnic American 2017

McGill University (CAN) - TT Assistant Professor - Gender and Politics

 * The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track position in Gender and Politics. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, such as Gender and Politics, Feminist Theories and Methodologies, and/or the empirical study of gender, as well as courses in the candidate’s specific area(s) of expertise.
 * The Department welcomes applications from qualified candidates working within any subfield or methodological approach in Political Science. While all applications will be given full consideration, we are particularly interested in scholars whose work addresses the politics of gender and sexuality in their articulation and intersections with indigeneity, race, class, disability, and/or other axes of marginalization, power and identity.
 * An applicant’s record of performance must provide evidence of outstanding research potential and the ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate level, as well as the ability to provide supervision for graduate students.
 * Appointment is expected to be at the rank of Assistant Professor, but appointment at a higher rank is possible under exceptional circumstances. Candidates should have already completed the PhD or be very near completion.
 * Applications should include curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, three letters of reference, a sample of written work and material pertinent to teaching skills. The position start date is August 1, 2017.
 * Inquiries about this position may be sent to the Chair of the Department, Hudson Meadwell, hudson.meadwell@mcgill.ca.
 * PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/7567 McGill University is committed to diversity and equity in employment. It welcomes applications from: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, visible minorities, and others who may contribute to diversification. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
 * Review of applications will begin on October 10 and will continue until the position is filled.
 * Any news?
 * Nothing here (Nov 1st) x 1.

Mount Holyoke College (MA) - TT Assistant Professor of Gender Studies and Critical Social Thought

 * The Department of Gender Studies and the Program in Critical Social Thought (CST) at Mount Holyoke College invite applications for a shared tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin Fall 2017.
 * We seek a scholar working in the interdisciplinary field of critical ethnic studies, with preference for a candidate with expertise in queer of color critique and/or woman of color feminisms. Candidates whose work intersects with the fields of Black and African American Studies, Native and Indigenous studies, Asian American, and Latin@/x Studies are encouraged to apply.
 * The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of strong teaching at the undergraduate level and experience mentoring students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion.
 * The position has a 2-2 teaching load, and the successful candidate will teach courses at all levels of the curriculum. Both programs support innovation and offer considerable freedom in curricular design. The position includes a pre-tenure sabbatical and an additional course release in the third or fourth year. A Ph.D. in a relevant field is required by the time of appointment.
 * Please submit a letter of application, CV, brief writing sample (max. 25 pages uploaded as one pdf), a one page statement of teaching philosophy/practice, statement of research interests, and statement of mentoring a diverse student body. In addition please submit a dissertation abstract (which can be uploaded under Other Document). Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of reference submitted on their behalf. Electronic prompts to referees will be generated automatically after the completed application has been submitted.
 * Applications must be received by November 1, 2016 in electronic form, and must be made online at https://jobs.mtholyoke.edu We will conduct initial video-conference interviews.
 * Also posted at Ethnic Studies 2016-2017

===Oberlin College (OH) - South Asian Religions and Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies===
 * The Department of Religion and Program in Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies at Oberlin College invite applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences. Initial appointment to this position will be for a term of three years, beginning fall semester 2017 and will carry the rank of Assistant Professor
 * The incumbent will teach the standard teaching load of 4.5 courses per year. As a joint appointment between Religion (.66) and Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies (.34), the position covers the curricular area of South Asian religions (particularly Hinduism) with a focus on gender studies. The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency with primary texts pertinent to South Asian religions in their original languages, knowledge of the theory and methods of Religious Studies, and advanced training in gender, sexuality, and feminist studies. Candidates who specialize in ethnographic approaches and/or material religion are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates with a demonstrated ability to contribute to fostering diversity of the campus, curriculum, or discipline will be considered favorably.


 * Among the qualifications required for appointment is the Ph.D. degree in hand or expected by first semester of academic year 2017. Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. Successful teaching experience at the college level is desirable.


 * Quick Link for Posting: http://jobs.oberlin.edu/postings/2974


 * To apply, candidates should visit the online application site found at https://jobs.oberlin.edu. A complete application will be comprised of 1) a Cover Letter that includes an articulation of the applicant’s teaching philosophy; 2) a Curriculum Vitae; 3) Unofficial transcript; and, 4) Letters of Reference from three (3) recommenders*. All application materials must be submitted electronically through Oberlin’s employment website to https://jobs.oberlin.edu/ *By providing these letters you agree that we may contact your references.
 * Review of applications will begin on October 10, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by the October deadline will be guaranteed full consideration.
 * Also posted at Religious Studies 2016-2017

Ohio State University (OH) - TT Asst. Professor - Global and Transnational Feminisms

 * The Department of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies at The Ohio State University seeks a scholar whose research focuses on global and transnational feminisms with an emphasis on social movements.
 * We are particularly interested in work that addresses the multiple and complex ways that gender, race and sexuality are embedded in and produced by institutions, economies, and global ideas and links feminist thinking and activism across nation-state borders.
 * The scholar we seek could contribute to our department by providing scholarship and teaching that focuses on such topics as feminist perspectives on globalization, colonization, decolonization, immigration, transnational indigenous activism, global sexual economies, trafficking, transnational labor movements, democracy and change, gender and the environment, peace and conflict, science and technology, and others. Candidates who are members of historically underrepresented ethnic groups in the U.S. or elsewhere are strongly encouraged to apply.
 * QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. We will prioritize applicants who have earned their PhDs in the field of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies. We seek a candidate with demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary research and teaching in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies who can make significant contributions to both our undergraduate and graduate programs.
 * LINK to Apply: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/OSU/WGSS/7879
 * A complete application consists of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, sample publication, and three letters of reference. Applications received prior to November 28, 2016 will receive priority consideration. Inquiries may be directed to Prof. Jill Bystydzienski at bystydzienski.1@osu.edu.

Old Dominion University (VA) - Assistant/Associate Professor in Women's Studies and Rhetoric
- The Departments of English and Women’s Studies of Old Dominion University invite applications for a jointly appointed tenure-line position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.

- The new hire will have scholarly expertise in Women’s Studies and Rhetoric. Qualified candidates will bring teaching experience and an active research program in the areas of gender and technology, digital rhetoric, and/or film/new media production. Preference will be given to candidates who approach these areas through theories of intersectionality, disability studies, and/or woman of color feminisms. The successful applicant will teach courses and supervise students in both departments at the undergraduate, MA, and PhD levels.

- Requirements: PhD in Women’s Studies, English with a Rhetoric focus, or a closely related field, by Aug. 15, 2017; demonstration of successful college/university teaching; and evidence of active research agenda. To be appointed at the associate professor level, candidates must have a strong record of teaching and research.

Please send cover letter, CV, and three letters of reference addressed to Professor Sheri Reynolds, Chair, Department of English, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529, through the online application process at https://jobs.odu.edu/ Questions and inquiries about the position can be directed to Dr. Julia Romberger [jromberg@odu.edu].
 * Review of applications will begin on Dec 1, 2016, and continue until the position is filled.
 * Also posted at Rhetoric/Composition 2017 and Communication and Media Studies 2016-2017

===Pennsylvania State University (PA) - Assistant/Associate Professor of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (Ethics / LGBTQ Studies) - LORs REQUESTED===
 * The Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, together with The Rock Ethics Institute at Penn State (http://rockethics.psu.edu), seeks a faculty colleague at the assistant or associate level whose teaching and scholarship focus on ethics and LGBTQ studies, beginning fall 2017.
 * We are particularly interested in candidates who focus on the ethics of critical sexuality and gender studies in the context of issues and practices concerning queer community and activism, sexual violence, sexual pleasure, and/or queer theories, including indigenous queer theory, black queer theory and queer of color theory.
 * This new faculty member will have access to resources with which to contribute substantively to campus-wide, interdisciplinary research and programming on sexual and gender identity in ways that develop awareness of ethical issues, ethical reasoning skills, and moral imaginations in relation to dynamics of sexual violence and sexual pleasure.
 * Our new colleague will also develop at least one introductory undergraduate course on the ethical aspects of critical sexual and gender identity studies. We encourage applications from candidates trained in women’s, gender and/or sexuality studies, as well as those trained in any cognate fields in the humanities or social sciences with an explicit focus on ethics and or ethical aspects of LGBTQ studies.
 * Candidates must have completed all requirements for a PhD by the time of the appointment.
 * Penn State (http://www.psu.edu) is embarking on a transformative series of co-funded hires in ethics designed to ensure that Penn State becomes a leader in ethics-informed interdisciplinary research. This is one of twelve tenure-track appointments funded by the University to augment the Penn State mission in this important area. Co-funded faculty will be hosted as affiliate faculty in the Penn State Rock Ethics Institute (rockethics.psu.edu).
 * Applicants should upload: 1) A cover letter; 2) a complete curriculum vitae; 3) a statement addressing how the candidate’s work is relevant to the University and Rock mission statements, and how this position is likely to augment their own work; 4) the names and addresses (including emails) of three referees; and 5) one writing sample.
 * Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2016 and continue until the position is filled. Apply online at https://psu.jobs/job/66687
 * Letters of recommendation requested (October 31) x 2.

Pomona College (CA) - TT Assistant Professor in Gender and Women’s Studies

 * Pomona College seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Gender and Women’s Studies, to begin fall 2017.
 * Gender and Women’s Studies is a vital and growing program philosophically, politically and pedagogically centered on intersectional, woman of color, transnational and queer of color history and theory. We seek a scholar and teacher whose interests emerge from the intersection of those fields with interdisciplinary or disciplinary work in the social sciences and/or humanities. Some areas of interest might be, but are not limited to: black queer and feminist theory, ethnographic practice, science and technology studies, transgender studies, disability studies, movement histories, activism, media studies and performance studies. Transnational and/or hemispheric approaches are welcome, across any geographic spectrum.
 * The teaching load at Pomona College is two courses per semester.
 * Candidates should have PhD in hand at time of appointment.
 * Complete application includes cover letter, description of dissertation or book project; curriculum vitae; writing sample of approximately 30-35 pages, three brief statements – one addressing teaching philosophy and experience, one addressing scholarship and including your future directions, and one addressing demonstrated ability to mentor a diverse student body - and three letters of reference. Candidates may receive later requests for graduate transcripts as well as a sample syllabus for an upper-level undergraduate course in the candidate’s area of expertise.
 * Please apply through Academic Jobs Online. Applications will not be accepted after October 3, 2016. We will be interviewing at the National Women’s Studies Association conference in Montreal from November 10-13 or via video conferencing. Please indicate in your letter if you will be at the National Women’s Studies Conference.
 * [Oct. 25] Any updates? NWSA is coming up soon.
 * None here x7
 * Dear candidates -- Search chair Kyla Wazana Tompkins here. We received almost 400 applications and have only just narrowed it down to a long short list. We need to pass the list by our Dean and people should hear from us by Wednesday. So sorry this is running so late. The option is for either skype or NWSA interview. More in just a few days. I truly apologize for the wait. Please be assured we took a lot of time to read all of your documents carefully and fully. Warmest wishes to you all, and with much gratitude for the care you took over your applications and your amazing projects, Kyla Wazana Tompkins
 * was this sent to everyone, that "long short list," or people who had inquired? (I didn't get anything)
 * I was under the impression that this was added to this wiki page, not that it was sent to people. Was I wrong? Did anyone receive this by e-mail?
 * Nope, added to the page by a Pomona College IP address, so only posted here, I assume.
 * Thank you for the update! x6
 * 11/03: Did anyone hear back?
 * nothing here... x4
 * I've heard that at least some candidates were contacted for interviews.
 * Well, so much for transparency, Kyla Wazana Tompkins. The rest of us are still waiting.
 * I think that's pretty standard - search committees are often reluctant to tell people that they haven't been selected before they have a sense that they'll have some luck with the chosen pool.  I'm disappointed, as I think it would be a wonderful place to be, but I'm not annoyed at all with Kyla - I thought it was really generous of her to post to let us know the status of the search. (x4)
 * Agreed - thank you, Kyla. Does this mean, however, that other applicants will not have to book a flight on short notice to NWSA? Planned to go just for Pomona. :)

Portland State University - TT Asst. Professor - Women, Gender, & Sexuality StudiesDepartment

 * This joint position between the departments of Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies and of University Studies (UNST) is for a 1.0 FTE tenure-track position with WGSS as the tenuring home.


 * Areas of specialization for this position include feminist and LGBTQ activism or social movements; gender and sexuality studies; feminist theory. Secondary areas of specialization include feminist/queer methodologies; community-based learning.


 * The teaching load is six courses over three quarters including a year-longUNST interdisciplinary first-year inquiry course. Other duties include research, teaching, and development of curricula in area of specialization plus institutional and professional service.


 * Learn more and apply at: https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/19915


 * Applications due 10/3/16.
 * I feel I have read things about this department regarding turnover and hostility toward women of color. Can anyone speak to this or the tenor of the department?
 * Any word on if references have been contacted?
 * nothing here (10/21) x7
 * Still nothing as of 11/1? x 6

Portland State University (OR) - Full-Time NTT Senior Instructor 1 - Black Studies/Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Joint-line

 * The PSU Departments of Black Studies and Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies invite applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Senior Instructor I to begin September 16, 2017.
 * This position is a nine-month, renewable joint appointment; the teaching load includes 5 courses in one unit and 4 courses in the other (alternating this schedule between departments annually).
 * The successful candidate will be a feminist educator specializing in Women’s Studies and either Black history or sociology with a focus on race relations and gender. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate introductory and upper-division courses in such areas as women of color in the US; Black Womanism/Feminism; the Black family; and race, class, gender & sexuality. This position reports to both departmental chairs.


 * Learn more and apply at: https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/20815
 * Applications due 1/9/17.
 * Also posted at Ethnic Studies 2016-2017

Rutgers University (NJ) - Henry Rutgers Term Professorship in Comparative Sexuality, Gender and Race (tenured)

 * The Department of Women’s and Gender Studies at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey (New Brunswick) is pleased to invite applications for a Henry Rutgers Term Professorship in Comparative Sexuality, Gender, and Race. Henry Rutgers Term Professorships are tenured positions at the rank of associate professor in fields of emerging or established institutional strength identified by the campus strategic plan.
 * We seek to recruit a recently tenured (or ready-to-be-tenured) scholar whose record of teaching and scholarship demonstrates an ability to become an intellectual leader in the comparative study of sexuality, gender, race and ethnicities. Approaches may include such areas as: history or ethnography, corporeal and symbolic practices; policy and legislation; gender variance or trans studies; or literature, media, and performance. We welcome applications from scholars with relevant backgrounds in all fields, especially those with interdisciplinary training.
 * Rank: Advanced Assistant or Associate Professor with tenure.
 * The successful candidate will be expected to teach both graduate and undergraduate courses, contribute to staffing the core courses in our minor in Critical Sexualities Studies, and develop new courses, including those that might integrate sexualities with comparative racialization, queer of color critique, or postcolonial/transnational histories and dynamics that extend beyond the global north. The Professorship provides significant research and programming resources during a five-year term, which will allow the holder to play a significant role in convening faculty and students from across the University for collaborative events related to sexuality, gender, race and ethnicities.<
 * Ph.D. in any field relevant to the comparative study of sexuality, gender, race and ethnicities, and a record of distinguished teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate to a tenured position required.
 * Candidates should submit applications including a cover letter describing teaching and research accomplishments and plans, a CV, and three letters of recommendation addressed to Professors Abena Busia and Yolanda Martínez-San Miguel, Search Committee Chairs, via Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/38367.
 * The committee will begin reviewing applications November 28, 2016, and continue until the position is filled or the search discontinued.

===Saint Mary's College of California (CA) - TT Asst. Professor - School of Liberal Arts - Justice, Community, and Leadership Program (incl. Feminist Methodologies)===
 * Saint Mary's College of California invites applications for a full time tenure track position beginning in Fall 2017 in the interdisciplinary Justice, Community and Leadership Program at the Assistant Professor level.
 * We seek a social scientist focused on the intersections of race, class, culture, inequality, and the distribution and management of public resources for the common good. We invite applications from scholar-educators specializing in one or more of the following areas: public policy and advocacy, non-profit and community-based leadership, social entrepreneurship, social work, human rights or civil rights.
 * The successful candidate will be well-versed in social science methods of research, with a focus in at least one of the following areas of social justice research: community-based research, participatory action research, critical race theory or counter-storytelling, feminist methodologies, critical and indigenous methodologies. Experience in any of the following areas is preferred: community based leadership, non-profit settings, community organizing, social work or establishment of non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
 * All Saint Mary's faculty are invited to engage with and contribute to the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions of the College through their teaching, scholarship and service.
 * The standard teaching load is six courses per year, including departmental offerings and contributions to January Term and Collegiate Seminar. In the department, the successful candidate will teach both lower division courses and upper division courses, including JCL 010: Introduction to Justice, Community and Leadership; JCL 120: Theory and Inquiry in Justice, Community and Leadership; JCL 130: Environmental Justice; JCL 140: The Global Community; JCL 150: Advanced Leadership Theory; JCL 196: Senior Capstone and JCL 190: Senior Capstone II (Assessment and Portfolio). The position might also involve creation of new upper division electives for the JCL program in collaboration with other program faculty.
 * Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or have reached doctoral candidacy in a social science field related to Justice, Community and Leadership, with a reasonable expectation of degree completion by July 1, 2017. They must demonstrate a strong commitment to student-centered teaching in the liberal arts tradition, and show evidence of teaching effectiveness, particularly among undergraduates. Experience teaching community engagement courses is preferred. Candidates must also be prepared to engage in scholarship and professional activity at the national (or international) level, and preference will be given to those showing promise of significant scholarly achievement. Demonstrated commitment and success working in diverse, multicultural contexts, especially in higher education settings, is also preferred.
 * APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please apply to the Interfolio online system at: http://apptrkr.com/838583
 * 1. A complete application includes a letter of interest, explaining how your qualifications satisfy the position requirements and addressing how you are prepared to support the Mission of the College; curriculum vitae; and contact information for three references. 2. In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent form authorizing a broader inquiry. 3. For finalists, the College will contact references, in confidence, and credentials will be confirmed prior to hire. 4 .Questions should be directed to the search chair and program director Monica Fitzgerald at mailto:mdf1@stmarys-ca.edu


 * Deadline: Closes: Sep 30, 2016 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
 * Also posted at Interdisciplinary Humanities and Liberal Arts 2016-2017 and Ethnic Studies 2016-2017
 * Recoeved a very nice rejection letter on 10/6, so the year did their initial review very quickly

===Saint Mary's College of Indiana (IN) - TT Assistant Professor - Political Science and Gender and Women's Studies===
 * The Department of Political Science and the Department of Gender and Women’s Studies at Saint Mary’s College invite applications for a tenure-track joint appointment.
 * We seek doctorally-prepared (ABD considered) political scientists who specialize in international relations and could teach courses in international development and/or global political economy.
 * The successful candidate must be qualified to teach courses in Gender and Women’s Studies (as demonstrated by graduate certification or equivalent), with a specialization in transnational feminisms and/or international feminist movements. Teaching responsibilities include the introductory Gender and Women’s Studies course, the survey course in International Politics, and upper-level courses in international relations and transnational feminisms. The teaching load is 3:3.
 * Send a letter of application, c.v., graduate transcripts, three letters of reference, and evidence of teaching excellence (e.g. teaching evaluations, statement of teaching philosophy) to Dr. Amy Cavender, CSC, at [mailto:searchposcgws@saintmarys.edu searchposcgws@saintmarys.edu].
 * Review of applications will begin October 15. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the National Women’s Studies Association annual conference in November.

San Francisco State University (CA) - TT Asst. Professor - Sexuality Studies

 * San Francisco State University, Department of Sociology and Sexuality Studies invites applicants for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in the discipline of Sexuality Studies, with expertise in Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health. This position begins in August 2017.
 * Qualifications: Candidates should have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Sexuality Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health, or a closely related field/social science specialty (e.g. Women’s Studies, History, Ethnic Studies, etc.).
 * Candidates should have a strong background in Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health, including Reproductive Rights Candidates must demonstrate the ability to teach courses in the areas of Women’s Health; Reproductive Rights; and established core courses in sexuality studies.
 * Candidates are preferred who have teaching and/or research experience with a large, diverse student body. Candidates are preferred who have experience in multicultural settings. Ability to teach a diverse student population, with regards to race, class, gender and sexuality is preferred.


 * Application process: Submit letter of intent/interest, a current CV, teaching dossier, and two writing samples. Please also arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to arrive under separate cover. Review of applications begins September 30th. Position will remain open until filled. All materials should be addressed to: Colleen Hoff, PhD, Chair, Search Committee, Sexuality Studies, San Francisco State University, 1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132. Email questions or inquires directly to the department at sxsdept@sfsu.edu.
 * Any word?

San Francisco State University (CA) - TT Assistant Professor of Women and Gender Studies - Specialty in Critical Disability Studies and/or Transfeminisms

 * San Francisco State University, Department of Women and Gender Studies seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with expertise in either (a) critical disability or crip studies or (b) transfeminisms (encompassing transgender, transsexual, genderqueer topics), each with a specialization in race, colonialism and nationalism beginning August 2017.
 * Ph.D. in gender/women/feminist studies, sexuality studies, Ethnic Studies or a related field required. Ph.D.s in all disciplines are also welcome to apply; we are looking for an interdisciplinary scholar.


 * Application review begins  November 14, 2016.  Send letter of interest, CV, and contact information of three recommenders to Julietta Hua, Chair; attn. Search Committee; Dept of Women and Gender Studies; 1600 Holloway Ave; San Francisco CA 94132 or [mailto:wgsearch@sfsu.edu wgsearch@sfsu.edu]; subject line: [last name] WGS TT Search Application. Letters of recommendation, writing sample, syllabi and teaching statement upon request at a later date.
 * is this the same job they had up last year?

===Smith College (MA) - TT Assistant Professor of English and the Study of Women & Gender (Contemporary US)===
 * The Program for the Study of Women and Gender (SWG) and the Department of English Language & Literature at Smith College invite applications for an equally shared joint tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin July 2017.
 * We seek a scholar working at the intersection of questions of race, gender, and sexuality in literary and/or visual texts in the contemporary United States.
 * Successful candidates will demonstrate command of key methodological and theoretical perspectives in both gender studies and literary studies. We are particularly interested in candidates who work in women of color feminisms, Native and indigenous studies, Arab American and Latin@/x Studies; comparative work is welcome. Desirable additional fields or areas of strength include critical race theory, queer theory, drama and performance. We expect the successful candidate to have excellent preparation in literary texts from the twentieth century (and after), and interdisciplinary graduate training and teaching experience in women and gender studies.
 * Ph.D. in a relevant field is expected by the time of appointment.
 * The new hire would teach two courses each year in SWG ( http://www.smith.edu/swg/ ) and two in English ( http://www.smith.edu/english/ ). Both programs offer considerable freedom in curricular design. In SWG the successful candidate must be prepared to teach SWG 150, the major’s interdisciplinary, team-taught introductory course. In English, the successful candidate would teach a balance of introductory, intermediate, and advanced seminar level courses.


 * Submit applications at http://apply.interfolio.com/37193 with a letter of application, CV, and three confidential letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2016. Interviews with semifinalists will be held via video conference in early January 2017.
 * Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2017 and Other Ethnic American 2017

Stanford University (CA) - TT Asst. / Assoc. Professor - Gender and Islam

 * Stanford University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or a tenured Associate Professor faculty position in Islam and gender.
 * The successful candidate will be based in a social sciences department and will also be expected to contribute to the Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies’ curricular and outreach efforts. A focus on the Middle East and/or Southeast Asia is preferred. The appointment can be in one of the following departments in the School of Humanities and Sciences: Anthropology, Communication, Political Science, or Sociology.
 * Applicants should provide a cover letter including a brief statement of teaching and research interests (no more than 3 pages), a curriculum vitae including a list of publications, and a recent writing sample. Assistant level and untenured applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference submitted to AcademicJobsOnline.org. Currently tenured applicants may submit only the names of three references at this time.


 * For full consideration, materials should be received by October 3, 2016. Please use the following link to apply: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/7445
 * Also posted at Communication and Media Studies 2016-2017 and Cultural Anthropology 2016-2017

===Texas Woman's University (TX) - Associate Professor/Professor and Chair - Department of Multicultural Women's & Gender Studies===
 * Applications are being accepted for department chair at the rank of associate or full professor to begin summer 2017. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. with at least 18 graduate credit hours in women's, gender, or sexuality studies and/or have published extensively in these or related fields.
 * The successful candidate will be a faculty member with administrative experience as department chair or program director and will be committed to working collaboratively with department faculty. The candidate will also provide leadership and management for multiple degree programs in a multidisciplinary, diverse environment. We seek a scholar with teaching and service experience in Women's & Gender Studies who will value shared governance and collaboration in all departmental activities.
 * Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copy of graduate transcripts, and names with email address and phone numbers of three references via email to Facultyjobs@twu.edu (e-mail Header or Subject line must include job title (Associate Professor/Professor and Chair) and job code number 16AS-MWGS01
 * Review of applications will begin October 15, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled.

Trinity College (CT) - TT Asst. Professor of International Studies and Women, Gender, and Sexuality

 * The International Studies and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Programs at Trinity College announce a joint tenure-track position at the assistant professor level for an innovative scholar of transnationalism whose work focuses on gender and sexuality, is informed by feminist and queer theory, and is rigorously interdisciplinary in its approach to the world. We particularly encourage applications from candidates whose work focuses on peoples, institutions, discourses, and practices outside North America and Europe.
 * The successful applicant will be expected to teach courses in his/her specialty as well as core courses in both programs, including an introductory course in gender and sexuality studies with a transnational focus and an upper level course in feminist and queer theory. INTS and WMGS are interdisciplinary programs, and we welcome applicants from any discipline. Teaching load is 2/2 for the first two years (and 3/2 thereafter) with a one-semester leave every fourth year. The successful candidate will be housed jointly in the International Studies Program and the Women, Gender and Sexuality Program.
 * Qualifications: Ph.D. in hand or expected by July 1, 2017. Link to Apply: https://trincoll.peopleadmin.com/postings/1121
 * Once a completed dossier is submitted, automatic emails will be generated to each reference provider, directing each referee to a unique URL where he or she must go to upload a letter of recommendation. Applicants using Interfolio (or other dossier service) should provide the appropriate unique Interfolio email address for each reference letter writer.
 * Applicants should submit a letter of application, CV, writing sample, a sample syllabus, and contact information (email addresses) for three individuals who will provide letters of reference. All application materials are due by October 15, 2016.
 * Rejection Letter (10/28) x3

University at Albany, SUNY (NY) - TT Asst. Professor - Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies

 * The Department of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies at the University at Albany, State University of New York, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in fall 2017.
 * The ideal candidate will have a strong research and teaching background in LGBT/Queer Studies, with an emphasis in one or more of the following areas: Intersectionality, including studies of race; transnational feminist studies; other interdisciplinary approaches. Scholars producing community-engaged scholarship are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates are expected to teach Introduction to LGBTQ Studies as well as undergraduate and graduate level core courses, with the potential to develop new courses in the their area of expertise.
 * Ph.D. by September 1, 2017 is required, with a preference for a degree in Women's Studies or other relevant fields and concentrations.
 * Applicants must address in their applications their ability to work with and instruct a culturally diverse population.


 * Deadline for submitting letter of application, CV, one writing sample and three reference letters: September 16, 2016. Please apply online via: http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=74303


 * Does anyone know who the search committee chair is?
 * 10/14:  Chair of the search is: Vivien W. Ng
 * 10/19: According to the online application portal, the job status is "closed." Does this mean that my application is no longer under consideration, or does it simply mean that the search committee is no longer accepting new applications? Thanks.
 * 11/02: has anyone heard anything?
 * Nothing here 11/2 x 3.

University of California, Davis (CA) - TT Open Rank Position - Gender, Sexuality & Women's Studies

 * The Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies Program at the University of California, Davis seeks applications for a full-time, tenure track, assistant, associate or full professorship to begin July 1, 2017 with a teaching and research focus on transdisciplinary feminist approaches to at least two of the following areas: science, technology, health, or sustainability.
 * Candidates are required to have a PhD or equivalent by September 21, 2017.
 * We seek a dynamic and collaborative scholar who can potentially serve as half-time director of The Feminist Research Institute, an interdisciplinary center for the exploration of how gender, sexuality, race, and other social structures inform the design, execution, and interpretation of research.


 * You can apply for this position online at https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF01168
 * To receive full consideration, please submit applications by November 15, 2016 including: 1) a cover letter including a statement of research and teaching interests, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) one publication or professional paper, and 4) a statement of contributions to diversity; and 5) contact information for four references. The position is open until filled.

University of Cincinnati (OH) - Open-Rank TT Position in Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies

 * The Department of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a tenure-track, open-rank position in Black, African American, and/or African Diaspora urban studies to begin August 15, 2017.
 * This position is part of UC’s Urban Futures Cluster Hire Initiative, and the successful candidate will focus on urban studies, broadly defined. Additional scholarly interests may include but are not limited to the following areas: Intersectionality, Black Feminist Theory, Social Movements, Popular Culture, Black Queer/Sexuality Studies, Black Masculinity Studies, and Health and Well-being.
 * The successful candidates will be expected to maintain an active research agenda, teach two courses per semester, and contribute to service commensurate with their rank. This position includes a three year Graduate Assistantship and undergraduate Research Assistant.
 * A Ph.D. by July 31, 2017, is required.
 * For more information, contact Search Committee Chair Dr. Carolette Norwood ([mailto:norwoocr@ucmail.uc.edu norwoocr@ucmail.uc.edu]) or Dept. Head Dr. Amy Lind ([mailto:amy.lind@uc.edu amy.lind@uc.edu]). Informational meetings at the 2016 NWSA conference can be scheduled by contacting Dr. Lind.
 * Please apply online at https://jobs.uc.edu (Requisition #14172). Review of complete applications will begin on December 1, 2016, and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates must complete our online application, include a letter of application, a current CV, a list of three references, a one page statement on the candidate’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, and one sample publication.

University of Essex (UK) - Rab Butler Chair in History & Gender - Senior Hire
[job readvertised, apparently with same wording, 5th Sept.  LInk updated AFII (talk) 08:20, September 5, 2016 (UTC)]
 * Rab Butler Chair in History & Gender
 * The Department wishes to appoint to a new Rab Butler Chair in History and Gender as part of its strategy to strengthen its teaching and research expertise in the fields of Gender and/ or Women’s History post 1500, specifically in Continental Europe.
 * The post holder will be expected to make a significant contribution to the REF, as well as strengthening the capacity of the department to increase income from externally-funded research. We envisage that the post holder will play a role in shaping and delivering our core modules at undergraduate level, and also contribute to the development of a new modules and courses in Gender and/ or Women’s History.
 * Please use [this link] to make an application and for further details about this job (Ref. ACR178).
 * Deadline: 26 Sept. 2016.
 * Also posted at Non-Geographic/Methodologically Oriented History 2016-17

University of Haifa (ISR) - TT Open Rank Position in English Literature (incl. Gender and Sexuality)

 * Open-rank tenure-track position in English Literature & Alon/ Maof Fellowships
 * The Department of English Language & Literature at the University of Haifa, Israel, invites applications for one or more open-rank, tenure-track positions, tenable from Autumn 2017, pending budgetary approval.
 * Candidates specializing in Early or 19th-Century American Literature, Medieval or Early Modern Literature, Victorian Literature, Children’s Literature, Gender and Sexuality, and/or Poetry and Poetics are particularly encouraged to apply but the department welcomes applications in all literary fields/ areas of expertise.
 * The department is also looking to nominate outstanding candidates for Alon and Maof Fellowships awarded by the Israeli Council for Higher Education. One nominee will be selected as part of this job search. If successful, he/ she will initially be granted a 3-year university fellowship with full faculty privileges and responsibilities, and is guaranteed subsequent tenure evaluation by the University.
 * The English Department is particularly interested in applicants committed to making a home in Israel.
 * Candidates holding a PhD with relevant teaching experience and a strong publication record should submit a cover letter, a CV (including the names of three referees) and a statement of research interests.
 * Successful candidates will be expected to teach four courses per year. The language of instruction in the department is English.
 * Application materials should be addressed to the Head of Department, Dr Bennett Kravitz, and sent, by email, to the Department Coordinator, Sharon Shpilman (sshpilman@univ.haifa.ac.il).
 * All queries should be directed towards the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr Alex Feldman (bfeldman@univ.haifa.ac.il).
 * Review of applications will begin on August 5th. Interviews will take place in late September.
 * Also posted at Romanticism/Victorian/19th 2017, Medieval 2017, Renaissance 2017, Early American 2017 and Generalist 2017

University of Kansas (KS) - Chairperson and Associate or Full Professor of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

 * The Department of WGSS invites applications for the position of Chairperson and Associate or Full Professor of the department, expected to begin as early as August 18, 2017. T
 * he successful candidate will qualify for a tenured appointment with the rank of Full or advanced Associate Professor with research and teaching expertise in the field of women, gender, and sexuality studies (research specialization is open.)
 * The position requires a nationally recognized program of research in the discipline of women, gender, and sexuality studies that includes a sustained record of publication and external funding, with the promise of continued productivity. The Chairperson also must communicate effectively, manage interpersonal relations, and contribute to a collegial work and learning environment. Applications should demonstrate a commitment to and experience in academic administrative roles. Candidates must also have a commitment to teaching excellence and mentorship at the undergraduate and graduate level.
 * The University of Kansas is especially interested in hiring faculty members who can contribute to the climate of diversity in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and four key campus-wide strategic initiatives: (1) Sustaining the Planet, Powering the World; (2) Promoting Well-Being, Finding Cures; (3) Building Communities, Expanding Opportunities; and (4) Harnessing Information, Multiplying Knowledge. For more information, see http://www.provost.ku.edu/planning/themes/
 * For a complete announcement and to apply online, go to: https://employment.ku.edu/academic/7156BR A complete online application includes the following materials: (1) letter of application describing experience and accomplishments; (2) record of productivity in research, teaching, and service as noted in CV; (3) research statement and supplemental materials (e.g., representative publications); (4) teaching statement and supplemental materials (e.g., teaching portfolio, sample syllabus, peer evaluations, student evaluations); and, (5) the names and contact information for three professional references.
 * Questions may be directed to Professor Marta Vicente, Search Committee Chair, Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Department, Blake Hall, 318 Blake Hall, 1541 Lilac Lane, Lawrence, KS 66045-7594; e-mail: WGSSsearch@ku.edu.
 * Initial review of applications begins November 16, 2016, and continues as needed to ensure a large, high quality, and diverse applicant pool.

University of Maryland (MD) - TT Asst. Professor - LGBTQ Studies - SKYPE INTERVIEW STAGE

 * The Department of Women’s Studies at the University of Maryland announces a full-time tenure-track position for an Assistant Professor specializing in LGBTQ studies. We invite applications from persons whose scholarly production falls within the more traditional meaning of monographs and refereed journal articles and those whose scholarship is evidenced in performative and other creative venues or in policy work. The successful candidate will be able to work across multiple disciplines and have expertise in one or more of the following areas:
 * Critical Race, Queer, or Transgender Theory/Studies/Policy
 * Disability Studies/Crip Theory
 * Transnational Genders and Sexualities, esp. Masculinities Across Racial Lines
 * Gender and Sexuality in Performance Studies and Visual Culture


 * Applicants should submit the following materials: a current curriculum vitae, the names of three references, a 3-4 page letter of application describing their research experience and interests, teaching experiences and interests, and academic and/or community service to https://ejobs.umd.edu. Additional information may be requested after submission.


 * If you have any questions you may contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. LaMonda Horton-Stallings, at lhortons@umd.edu.


 * This search is contingent upon the availability of funds.
 * Best Consideration Date: 09/23/2016. Apply at: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/43824
 * Request for additional materials (10/5) X3 (letters of rec; writing sample; syllabus)
 * Rejection e-mail (10/19) x4
 * Skype Interview Request (10/19)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln (NE) - TT Asst. or Assoc. Professor in Psychology and Women’s and Gender Studies (Women, Gender and Science)

 * The Psychology Department and the Women’s and Gender Studies Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln seek a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor with expertise in women, gender, and science to begin August 2017.
 * Applicants would hold a joint appointment with 0.40 FTE in Women’s and Gender Studies and 0.60 FTE and tenure home in the Psychology Department.
 * Responsibilities include maintaining an active program of research, including pursuit of external funding, as well as the potential to contribute to the teaching and engagement missions of both units. The scholar would teach Women, Gender, and Science for WGS and help to lead the program’s emphasis in this area.
 * Minimum Required Qualifications: Qualifications include a Ph.D. or equivalent in psychology or a related field and a record of achievement in scholarship. Potential areas of interest include but are not limited to gender biases and the STEM fields; gender and emotion; gender, violence, and trauma; gender and developmental processes; gender, psychology and law; transgender; psychology and sexuality; minority behavioral and health disparities; intersectionality. Applicants who can contribute to UNL’s growing collaborative initiatives, including the Center for Brain, Biology, and Behavior (CB3), the Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Consortium, the Minority Health Disparities Initiative, and/or the Humanities in Medicine program are encouraged to apply.
 * To be considered for the position, please go to http://employment.unl.edu, requisition F_160183, and click on “Apply to this job.” Candidates should attach a cover letter expressing interest in the position, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, a list of up to five relevant publications, and contact information for three references.


 * Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date): 10/03/2016.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln (NE) - TT Asst. Professor - Transnational Feminism

 * The Department of Political Science and the Women’s and Gender Studies Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln seek a tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in transnational feminism to begin August 2017.
 * Applicants would hold a joint appointment with 0.40 FTE in Women’s and Gender Studies and 0.60 FTE and tenure home in the Department of Political Science. Potential areas of interest include but are not limited to feminism, conflict and human rights; human security; feminist international relations; political behavior and gender; and gender and public policy. Responsibilities include maintaining an active program of research and contributing to the teaching and engagement missions of both units. The scholar would teach Sex and Gender Around the Globe for the Women’s and Gender Studies program and help to lead the program’s research emphasis in Transnational Feminism.
 * Minimum Required Qualifications: 1. PhD in political science or related field. 2. Record of scholarly achievement. 3. Research focus in feminism, conflict and human rights; human security; feminist international relations; political behavior and gender; and gender and public policy, or related areas. 4. Ability to teach Sex and Gender Around the Globe in Women and Gender Studies program. 5. Ability to lead WGS research emphasis in Transnational Feminism.
 * To be considered for the position, please go to http://employment.unl.edu, requisition F_160174, and click on “Apply to this job.” Candidates should attach a cover letter expressing interest in the position, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, a list of up to five relevant publications, and contact information for three references.
 * Application Review Date: (To insure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date): 10/02/2016.

University of New Hampshire (NH) - TT Assistant Professor of Africana and African American Feminist Studies

 * The Women’s Studies Program at the University of New Hampshire invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position of Africana and African American feminist studies to start fall 2017.
 * Please apply online using our PeopleAdmin program. Instructions are available at https://jobs.usnh.edu. Include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and a writing sample. Three confidential letters of recommendation should be uploaded by your referees. Once your application is complete and submitted, your list of references will be notified to submit letters via the jobs.usnh.edu portal.
 * Posting Number/Job Order #PF0008FY17
 * Acceptable Minimum Qualifications: Teaching and research should be interdisciplinary; we are particularly interested in candidates with one or more of the following subfields of interest: queer studies, feminist theory, critical race studies, carceral studies, or post-colonial studies. Ph.D. required; degree in Women’s studies preferred. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to diversity and social justice.
 * Closing Date: 10/01/2016.
 * Also posted at Ethnic Studies 2016-2017

University of Oregon (OR) - Black Feminist Theory - Open Rank

 * The Department of Women’s and Gender Studies at the University of Oregon is seeking a scholar with teaching and research interests in Black feminist theory and feminist theories of race, particularly as race intersects with sexualities and gender.
 * The Department is especially interested in scholars whose work engages feminist thought broadly defined, with emphasis on critical race studies; queer of color critique; transnational feminisms; colonial, decolonial, and postcolonial thought; or other relevant bodies of theory. The Department is also interested in candidates with experience working with African American students and African-American communities. We are open to a variety of disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and methodological approaches. We are particularly interested in applicants trained in feminist, women’s, and gender studies and African American Studies, although we welcome applications from those trained in other fields in the humanities and social sciences that complement existing strengths among the Department’s tenure and tenure stream faculty.
 * The appointment can be made either at the assistant, associate or full level and is 100 percent within the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies.
 * The department has strengths in feminist theory; transnational, indigenous, and queer feminisms; and media and technology. The department is working to strengthen and deepen its commitment to intersectional feminist studies. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching Black feminist theories and histories at the undergraduate and graduate level, as well as other courses in the department’s curriculum. The successful candidate may also contribute to our new certificate program on gender-based violence, as well as building a new doctoral program.
 * Only candidates who will have completed the requirements for the PhD by July 1, 2017 will be considered. The department strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minorities.
 * The Department of Women’s and Gender Studies search is part of a cluster hire in the University of Oregon’s College of Arts and Sciences. These open-rank searches for tenure-track faculty will bring at least three scholars to a campus expanding its existing expertise in African American Studies in the contexts of Africa and the African Diaspora in twenty-five departments and across six schools and colleges.
 * We will begin screening applicants on October 15, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled. We plan on interviewing at NWSA in Montréal in November 2016, conducting additional Skype interviews as necessary, and bringing finalists to campus for interviews in late November through early December 2016.
 * Also posted at Ethnic Studies 2016-2017

University of Pittsburgh (PA) - Lecturer in Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies (renewable)

 * The Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies (GSWS) Program at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a non-tenure-steam lecturer position. We are seeking a dynamic teacher who works at the intersection of critical race/ethnicity studies and gender/sexuality studies.
 * Pending budgetary approval, the position will begin in fall 2017 with an initial three-year contract, with the possibility of obtaining renewable three-year contracts after satisfactory performance reviews.
 * Applicants must demonstrate interest and proficiency in teaching feminist, gender, queer, or sexuality studies from an interdisciplinary perspective. The successful candidate will be an innovative teacher and will teach courses such as Introduction to GSWS, Introduction to Feminist Theory, Sex, Race, and Popular Culture, and advanced special topics courses based on areas of interest and expertise (e.g., Women of Color Feminism, Racialized Masculinities, Global Sexualities, Queer of Color Critique, Disability Studies, etc.).
 * A PhD in hand at the time of appointment is required. PhD may be in any discipline, including Gender Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Ethnic Studies, or English.
 * The teaching load is three courses per semester.
 * Dossier must include: a letter of application containing a description of academic background and teaching philosophy, current curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a teaching dossier containing sample syllabi, course materials, student evaluations, and a list of courses that could be taught at Pittsburgh. An academic writing sample may also be uploaded. A diversity statement is strongly recommended (upload as “Vision Statement” in the system). Applicants are encouraged to share how their past, planned, or potential contributions or experiences relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advance the University of Pittsburgh’s commitment to inclusive excellence. Questions can be directed to the Director of GSWS, Todd Reeser at reeser@pitt.edu. For more information, see http://gsws.pitt.edu.
 * Applicants should submit a dossier by December 15, 2016.

===Univ. of Puget Sound (WA) - TT Asst. Professor - Islam and Gender / Queer Studies===
 * Full-time, tenure-line position; begins Fall Term 2017.
 * We invite applicants for this joint position, half Religious Studies (Islam) and half Gender and Queer Studies (GQS). The successful candidate will teach introductory and upper-level courses on Islam, as well as introductory and upper-level courses in GQS.
 * Qualifications: Ph.D. (or ABD) in Islamic studies, with demonstrated interest and expertise in GQS-related fields such as sexualities, trans studies, and/or queer studies. Religious Studies/GQS candidates with expertise in critical race theory also warmly encouraged to apply.


 * LINK to Apply
 * Application Deadline: Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit application materials no later than October 10, 2016 to ensure consideration.
 * Also posted at Religious Studies 2016-2017

University of Rochester (NY) - TT Asst. Professor - US History of Women and Gender (post-Civil War-Present)

 * Seeking scholar of women/gender in US history, post-Civil War to the present.
 * The appointment will be at the level of tenure-track assistant professor, and will begin on July 1, 2017.
 * Applicants must be ready to defend their dissertations by May 2017 or have Ph.D. in hand.
 * Applicants should submit to http://www.rochester.edu/faculty-recruiting a cover letter, three letters of recommendation, curriculum vitae, and a writing sample of article or chapter length. Applications should be addressed to the chairman of the search committee, Professor Matthew Lenoe. Questions may be directed to Professor Lenoe (mlenoe@gmail.com).
 * Application deadline is November 7, 2016.
 * Also posted at North American History 2016-17

University of Texas - Austin (TX) - TT Assistant / Associate Professor in Transnational Women's Health

 * The Center for Women’s and Gender Studies and the Department of Mexican American and Latina/o Studies at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track advanced Assistant Professor or a tenured early Associate Professor position in Transnational Women's Health with a research and/or teaching focus on the Americas. The successful candidate will teach in one our more curricular concentrations: Borderlands Studies, Feminist Studies, Public Policy, and/or our new focus on Public Health.
 * Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Women's, Gender, Sexuality Studies, a health-related field, or other related discipline. Candidates should have a strong research agenda with specialization in one or more of the following preferred areas: mental health, the feminization of migration, reproductive health, gendered and racial health disparity, or feminist public health. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching and research in the field of Transnational Women’s Health.
 * To apply, please submit letter of interest, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and a list of three professional references.


 * Questions regarding this position can be directed to: Dr. Laura G. Gutiérrez at: lauragutierrez@utexas.edu.

Any word?
 * You can apply for this position online at https://apply.interfolio.com/36246
 * Review of applications will begin on October 3, 2016. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled; however applications received after October 3, 2016 may not receive full consideration.

University of Toronto Mississauga (ON) - TT Asst. Professor - Feminist Studies in Culture and Media

 * The Department of Historical Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a tenure-stream position in Feminist Studies in Culture and Media at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position is affiliated with the Department’s Women and Gender Studies program. The appointment begins July 1, 2017.
 * A PhD is required in the humanities or social sciences in the area of feminist studies on culture and media by the start date of the appointment, or shortly thereafter. We seek applicants whose scholarly record demonstrates expertise in the study of popular culture, media studies, political aesthetics, and feminist representations of women and gender grounded in transnational or Global South feminisms. Candidates for the position must display theoretical mastery of the subject area using intersectional feminist research methodologies, as well as engagement with current debates and initiatives in the field.
 * Applicants are invited to apply online: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1601224. Applications must be submitted by November 30, 2016, and include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, sample of academic writing such as representative articles, statement of research interests, academic transcripts, and a teaching dossier (teaching evaluations; sample syllabi, assignments and tests; descriptions of teaching strategies and innovations, etc.). The U of T application system can accommodate up to fifteen attachments per candidate profile (8MB size limit per attachment); please combine attachments into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.
 * Arrangements should also be made for three letters of reference, at least one of which must comment on the applicant’s teaching abilities, to be submitted directly by the referee (on letterhead, signed and scanned) by November 30, 2016 via email to the Chair at historical.studies@utoronto.ca. Referees should include the candidate’s name and “Feminist Studies Search” in the subject line.

University of Toronto - Scarborough (CAN) - TT Assistant Professor, Women and Gender Studies

 * The Department of Historical and Cultural Studies at the University of Toronto Scarborough invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment in women and gender studies. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will commence on July 1, 2017.
 * Candidates must have a Ph.D. in women and gender studies or another relevant discipline by the date of appointment or shortly thereafter. While we welcome applicants from all fields/disciplines who can contribute to the teaching and research of our Women’s and Gender Studies Program (WST), candidates are required to have demonstrated expertise in feminist theory, queer theory, diverse sexualities, or femininity/masculinity, and candidates with additional expertise in law, science, indigeneity, postcolonial studies or migration will be given priority.


 * All qualified candidates are invited to apply at http://uoft.me/academicopportunities (Job#1601345). Applications should include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, a research statement, a writing sample (within 25 pages, single space), a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, two sample syllabi of courses on women and gender studies, as well as teaching evaluations, if available, of two recent courses). If you have any questions about this position, please contact Professor Li Chen, Chair of Department of Historical and Cultural Studies, at hcschair@utsc.utoronto.ca. All application materials should be submitted online.


 * Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. We recommend combining all attachments into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. Applicants should also ask three academic referees to email letters, signed and on letterhead, directly to the Department at WTSsearch@utsc.utoronto.ca.
 * The closing date for applications is December 15, 2016.

University of Virginia (VA) - TT Assistant Professor of LGBTQ Studies

 * The University of Virginia Arts & Sciences Women Gender & Sexuality Program invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. We seek candidates dedicated to our mission and passionate about teaching in a world class institution.


 * Candidates are sought who teach and conduct research in the general area of LGBTQ Studies. Field of specialization within LGBTQ Studies is open, but candidates in any area of LGBTQ health, especially those who work from a global perspective and/or in relation to race and ethnicity are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates from other areas of the humanities and social sciences are also welcome.


 * Applicants must be on track to receive a Ph.D. in the relevant field by June 2017 and must hold a Ph.D. at the time of appointment.


 * To apply candidates must submit a Candidate Profile through Jobs@UVa (https://jobs.virginia.edu), search on posting number 0619405 and electronically attach the following: a cover letter of interest describing research agenda and teaching experience, a curriculum vitae, a sample article- or chapter-length scholarship (Attach to Writing Sample 1) and contact information for three references. In addition, please have reference letter writers email letters directly to wgsuva@virginia.edu
 * Questions regarding the application process in JOBS@UVa should be directed to: WGS Program, wgsuva@virginia.edu.
 * Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2016. The appointment begins with the fall term of 2017, with an anticipated start date of July 25, 2017.

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire (WI) - TT Asst. Professor - Women's Studies

 * POSITION: A probationary tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor is available in the Womens Studies Program in the College of Arts and Sciences. The department seeks a dynamic candidate with expertise in womens/feminist/gender/sexuality studies who is committed to teaching excellence and to maintaining an active program involving undergraduates. This appointment carries an initial two-year probationary appointment beginning with the 2017/2018 academic year, August 21, 2017.


 * MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: PhD or equivalent terminal degree with an emphasis in feminist theory and/or feminist studies from a regionally accredited higher education institution by August 24, 2017. ABD applicants may be considered but must complete the terminal degree by January 25, 2018.


 * PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated ability of university teaching in introductory Womens/Gender/Sexuality/Feminist Studies classes, with emphasis on transnational/global feminisms. Preparation to teach in our LGBTQ Certificate Program a strong additional asset. Evidence of strong scholarship or scholarly potential, demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.


 * DUTIES: Teach a 12-credit course load each fall and spring semester, consisting of required courses for the Womens Studies program or other courses as assigned by the Womens Studies Program director; engage in research and scholarly activities; provide academic advising to students as assigned; and participate in program, college, and university committee work.


 * APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are submitted electronically. Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format: Letter of application, Curriculum vita, Unofficial graduate school transcript, Statement of teaching philosophy, Three letters of recommendation (If your letters are sent directly from your references, please have them sent directly to Dr. Avin at avinr@uwec.edu), Writing sample


 * Please direct requests for additional information to: Dr. Rose-Marie Avin, Director of the Womens Studies Program 371, Hibbard Hall; avinr@uwec.edu
 * To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by December 1, 2016. However, screening may continue until position is filled.

University of Wisconsin - Madison (WI) - Asst. Professor of Women's Studies

 * The Department of Women's Studies is accepting applications in one of the two following fields: (1) RACE: Seeking scholars working at the intersection of gender and race/ethnicity/indigeneity. Applicants whose work intersects with health, human rights, disability, and queer/LGBT studies are especially encouraged to apply. (2) HEALTH: Seeking scholars working at the intersection of gender and health. Evidence of a research agenda that focuses on health issues outside the united States is preferred but no required. Successful candidate in this field must demonstrate an ability to teach the undergraduate survey course: Women and Their Bodies in Health and Disease.
 * We are open to a variety of disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and methodological approaches, but engagement with feminist scholarship is required. Formal training in Gender and Women's Studies is a plus.
 * PhD (or other doctoral degree, e.g., DrPH, DNP) or M.D. prior to start of appointment required.
 * Principle duties of the position will include teaching two courses per semester at the undergraduate and graduate level.
 * To Ensure Consideration: Application must be received by: NOVEMBER 24, 2016
 * How To Apply: Applications should be sent to Su Ann Rose at surose@wisc.edu. Please submit one PDF file that contains the following materials in this order: 1. Letter of interest 2. Curriculum vitae 3. Writing sample 4. Summary of teaching evaluations 5. A list of three or more professional references
 * Online App. Form: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/WebListing/Unclassified/PVLSummary.aspx?pvl_num=88247
 * Applications must be received by November 24, 2016.

Wake Forest University (NC) - TT Asst. Professor - Assistant Professor of English and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

 * The Department of English and the Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Wake Forest University invite applications for a jointly-appointed tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin in July 2017.
 * We seek a dynamic teacher-scholar working at the intersection of literary studies and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies. We particularly encourage candidates whose research focuses on feminist and queer theory, race and ethnicity, and/or discourses of human rights in transnational contexts. Strong candidates will be literary scholars whose research and teaching are fundamentally informed by interdisciplinary gender and sexuality studies.
 * Applicants must have a PhD in either English or Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, by August 2017, and be able to demonstrate advanced training in both (by a graduate certificate or equivalent).
 * Teaching load is 9 courses over two years, with courses ranging from small first-year seminars to advanced electives in both fields and MA-level courses. Salary competitive.
 * Applicants should apply on-line at https://wakejobs.silkroad.com. A cover letter should be addressed to the members of the Search Committee. Also submit on-line your curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching philosophy, and a writing sample demonstrating expertise in gender, sexuality, and literary studies, preferably published and of article length. At least three signed confidential letters of recommendation must be sent via email by the recommender or dossier service to letters@wfu.edu.


 * Applications and other materials must be submitted no later than October 24 at 5:00 pm. Interviews will be held at the MLA Conference in Philadelphia. Questions about the application process may be addressed to wakejobs@wfu.edu. Questions about the position may be addressed to english@wfu.edu.
 * Also posted at Generalist 2017


 * 10/2 This same position was posted two years ago -- anyone know what happened with the original search?

===Washington University in St. Louis (MO) - Assistant, Associate or Full Professor of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies - ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUESTED===
 * The Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Washington University in St. Louis seeks a scholar trained in social science methods whose research is non-US based. We particularly encourage applications from candidates whose work focuses on the global south and is interdisciplinary in nature; transnational expertise is also welcome.
 * Candidates must have completed the Ph.D. in gender and sexuality studies or a social science-related field, including anthropology, economics, geography, political science, psychology, or sociology, by July 1, 2017 and be eligible to work in the United States.
 * The normal teaching load is 2/2.
 * Applicants should submit a letter of interest describing their scholarly qualifications and research; current curriculum vitae; teaching statement detailing their approach to teaching and to creating diverse and inclusive learning environments; and three (3) letters of recommendation to wgss@wustl.edu.
 * The committee will review applications until the position is filled, but applications should be received by October 1, 2016 to ensure full consideration. Requests for additional information may be directed to Professor Andrea Friedman, Search Committee Chair, at afriedman@wustl.edu.
 * Request for writing sample. [posted Oct. 24] (×3)

Wellesley College (MA) - TT Asst. Professor - Women's and Gender Studies

 * The Women’s & Gender Studies Department at Wellesley College seeks applications for a full-time, tenure track, assistant professor position to begin Fall 2017. We welcome applicants who have been trained in the social sciences and/or in interdisciplinary fields whose teaching and research interests focus in any of the following areas: U.S. women’s history, health, health care & social inequalities, reproductive rights, justice and politics; science, technology, and society (STS)
 * We are especially interested in dynamic and collaborative scholars who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community through their research, teaching, and service.
 * Course load is 2-2.
 * Applicants should submit a cover letter including a statement of research and teaching interests; curriculum vitae; one publication or professional paper; and three letters of reference.
 * You can apply for this position online at http://career.wellesley.edu/postings/1419
 * For full consideration applications should be submitted by December 1, 2016. The position is open until filled.

West Chester University (PA) - TT Asst. Professor Women's and Gender Studies
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated teaching expertise in introduction to women's and gender studies courses (in person and/or online) and strong scholarly potential. Areas of concentration that will be considered will include: 1.) Sexuality studies and/or 2.) Gender and STEM. The normal teaching load is 12 hours per semester and will include a combination of the following classes: Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies, Sexual Identity and Culture or Gender, Race, and Science, and an elective in the area of concentration. The Department awards a BA degree and a minor in Women's & Gender Studies and is currently developing graduate programs and an undergraduate sexuality studies minor. WCU is also home to the Frederick Douglass Institute and the campus Center for Women and Gender Equity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Evidence of scholarly aptitude and teaching experience in Women's and Gender Studies and an earned Ph.D. in Women's/Gender/Sexuality/Feminist Studies; com¬pletion of the Ph.D. required by August 30, 2017. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to include intersectionality in all of their syllabi. Areas of concentration that will be considered will include: 1.) Sexuality studies; and/or 2.) Gender and STEM.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to contribute toward our General Education program by teaching introductory women's & gender studies courses, as well as upper division courses related to the area of concentration. Preference will be given to the candidate who demonstrates the ability to include intersectionality in all of their syllabi. Undergraduate education is the department's primary mission and candidates must have a dem¬onstrated ability to teach diverse students with varied learning styles, but the ability to teach graduate courses is also preferred given that the department is currently developing graduate programs. The Women's & Gender Studies Department is committed to the notion of shared governance, so candidates with demonstrated and/or potential administrative aptitude will be strongly preferred.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Submit application materials online at the WCU Employment website: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wcupa/default.cfm. Please submit complete dossier including CV; writing sample; graduate transcripts; evidence of effective teaching (esp. formal teaching evaluations); at least two course syllabi, one for an elective course in the area of expertise and one or more for an introductory women's & gender studies course. Include email addresses of three referees when applying in our system. Referee will automatically be sent an email with access to upload their letters of recommendation to our applicant tracking system. All letters must be submitted for application to be considered complete.

Salary and benefits competitive. In order to be considered a finalist, applicants must successfully complete an on-campus interview, which includes both a teaching demonstration and a scholarly presentation.

The Screening Committee will begin evaluating applications on January 5th 2017.

Yale University (CT) - TT Asst. Professor - Gender and Sexuality in the Global South

 * The Yale University Program in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies intends to hire a tenure-track assistant professor in the field of gender and sexuality in the global South. The appointment begins July 1, 2017.


 * We are interested in transnational research in such fields as critical development studies, environment and social justice, migration, indigeneity, human rights, science and technology studies, visual cultures, and performance studies. Scholars in the social and human sciences, humanities, law, environmental studies, as well as those trained in interdisciplinary fields are encouraged to apply.


 * Ph.D. or equivalent degree at time of hire is expected. A letter of application describing your research, teaching interests, engagement with women's, gender, and sexuality studies, a CV, a two-page dissertation abstract, chapter-length writing sample, and three letters of reference required.


 * Application materials may be submitted beginning August 7, 2016. Prepare your application materials now by logging in to Interfolio, or if you don't have an account, create one now.


 * For questions concerning this search, please contact the Yale Program for Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at wgss@yale.edu. Do not submit applications, or application materials to this email address. Please submit your application via INTERFOLIO.
 * Review of applications will begin October 1, 2016. To ensure full consideration, please submit all materials by September 30, 2016.
 * Any bites, folks? (10/31/16)
 * nope x2

Duke University (NC) - Postdoctoral Fellow - Transgender Studies

 * The Duke University Program in Gender, Sexuality & Feminist Studies invites applications for a residential postdoctoral fellow in Transgender Studies for the 2017-2018 year.
 * We seek candidates with interdisciplinary experience in Gender/Women’s/Sexuality Studies, a record of scholarship on transgender, transsexual, or gender-non-conforming subjects, and demonstrable engagement with conversations in Transgender Studies. Scholarly specialization can be empirical, archival, textual, and/or theoretical.
 * Postdoctoral fellows are expected to design and teach an undergraduate course on transgender studies and to support the integration of transgender studies through a variety of potential activities across the fellowship year (e.g., outreach to student groups, mentoring graduate students, participating on panels).
 * The fellowship includes a stipend, health insurance, and office space.
 * Applicants should have PhD in hand by July 1, 2017 and be no more than five years past the PhD.
 * In addition to your letter of application, please include a 1000 word project proposal (with 1 page bibliography), a C.V., and names and contact information for references.
 * Please submit application electronically by December 1, 2016 through AcademicJobsOnline.org. Please note that finalist will be asked to submit three reference letters, a writing sample, and course proposal. GSF program information is available at http://gendersexualityfeminist.duke.edu/.
 * Also posted at Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2016-17

===Harvard Divinity School (MA) - Research Associate and Visiting Faculty: Women’s Studies in Religion===
 * Harvard Divinity School announces five full-time positions as Research Associate and Visiting Faculty for 2017-18 in its Women’s Studies in Religion Program.
 * Proposals for book-length research projects utilizing both religion and gender as central categories of analysis and focusing on any religion are welcomed.
 * Salary for 2017-18 will be $60,000.
 * Completed applications are due online by October 15, 2016.  Applicants must have received their PhD by October 1, 2016.
 * Also posted at Religious Studies 2016-2017

University of Nevada, Reno (NV) - Lecturer in Gender, Race, and Identity (continuing, full time position)

 * The Gender, Race, and Identity (GRI) Program at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a lecturer position to begin Fall 2017. The GRI program offers a major in Women’s Studies; minors in Women’s Studies, Ethnic Studies, Religious Studies, and Holocaust, Genocide, and Peace Studies; and a graduate certificate in Gender, Race and Identity Studies.
 * This is a non-tenure-track continuing and renewable position (A contract 12-month appointment).
 * The position includes teaching (two courses per semester), student advising, curricular development, programming, and community engagement. The successful candidate should be prepared to teach introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in Women’s Studies, including new courses in area of expertise, and have an established track record of campus programming or community engagement. We are especially interested in candidates who are also prepared to teach in and contribute to Ethnic Studies.
 * Area of study and discipline are open, but the successful candidate will have a background in feminist approaches and teaching interests that focus on the intersections of gender, race, class, ethnicity, and/or sexuality.
 * Applicants must have completed the Ph.D. and be eligible to work in the United States prior to the start of appointment on July 1, 2017.
 * To apply, complete the online application and submit 1) a letter of application that outlines teaching excellence and areas of expertise, experience in campus programming and/or community engagement, and commitment to diversity; 2) CV including contact information for three references; and 3) two sample syllabi. All applications must be submitted electronically no later than November 15, 2016. Additional materials such as letters of recommendation may be requested later.

Tulane University (LA) - Newcomb College Institute - Spring 2017 Bonquois Postdoctoral Fellow - Deadline: 15 July 2016

 * The Newcomb College Institute is seeking a postdoctoral fellow in women’s history for the spring 2017 semester (January 1 – July 31, 2017).
 * We invite applicants whose research is intersectional and engages with women and politics, women and second-wave feminist organizations, women and social movements, women’s higher education, women’s health, or Southern women’s organizing within national organizations. A research focus on 20th century women’s history in the Gulf South is preferred though not required.
 * The fellow will do his or her academic research, present his or her work at a public lecture, and join the interdisciplinary intellectual community at the Newcomb College Institute and Tulane University. We also ask the fellow to work closely with one to two undergraduate research assistants.
 * Required qualifications: Ph.D. in History, American Studies, or closely related field. Demonstrated research interests that take a historical and intersectional approach to gender, reflecting how race, class, sexual, ethnic, community, and national identities interact
 * Preferred qualifications: Research focus on 20th century women’s history in the Gulf South. Tulane University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.


 * Apply via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/35308) by July 15, 2016.
 * Also posted at Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2016-17

Williams College (MA) - Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies - 2-Year Visiting Assistant Professor

 * Williams College's program in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies invites applications for a two-year Visiting Assistant Professor position, with four courses per year, to begin in the fall semester of 2017.
 * Teaching responsibilities include two sections of Introduction to Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and two electives that complement our current departmental offerings.
 * We seek scholars with demonstrated experience teaching courses from an interdisciplinary and intersectional perspective. In addition to candidates with a degree in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, we welcome applications from candidates in all fields and disciplines. Specialization is open, but we have a particular interest in candidates with expertise in fields including: Critical Race, Queer, and/or Transgender Theory; Disability Studies/Crip Theory; Science and Technology Studies; Transnational Feminisms, Genders, and Sexualities; Feminist and LGBTQ Activism and Social Movements; Asian-American Studies; and Native American and Indigenous Studies. We are especially interested in candidates from under-­represented groups as well as individuals who have experience in working with diverse student populations.
 * Preference will be given to candidates who hold a Ph.D. by September 1, 2017, but ABD's with extensive teaching experience will be considered.
 * Please send the following application materials to the program chair, Sara Dubow, via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/38101: a letter of application, which includes a summary of current scholarship, teaching experience, and any additional relevant information for the search committee; a curriculum vitae; a separate brief description of two suggested electives; and three letters of recommendation.
 * The deadline for receipt of applications is February 15, 2017.

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