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=== College of New Jersey (NJ) - TT Assistant Professor - Women's and Gender & African American Studies=== The Department of Women's and Gender Studies and the Department of African American Studies at The College of New Jersey are seeking a historian of African American women to fill a tenure track joint faculty position, starting August 25, 2015. The successful candidate will teach courses such as African American Women's History and Feminist and Womanist Theory, as well as courses in her/his area of research. Candidate's field of research must be in African American Women's History.

Candidate must have completed a Ph.D. in US History or US/American Studies or African American Studies with a focus in African American Women's History. The candidate must also have a graduate certificate in Women's and Gender Studies or demonstrate extensive teaching and research in Women's and Gender Studies. Candidate must have a strong commitment to the education of undergraduates.
 * Please send a curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, a statement of interest, and three letters of reference by November 15th to Ann Marie Nicolosi: nicolosi@tcnj.edu. Final offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.

Dartmouth College (NH) - TT Asst. Professor, Feminist Geography
The Department of Geography (http://www.dartmouth.edu/~geog) and the Women’s and Gender Studies Program (http://www.dartmouth.edu/~wstudies) at Dartmouth College seek a scholar to fill a jointly appointed tenure-track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR position to begin in Fall 2015. We aim to appoint an individual committed to innovative scholarship and teaching in FEMINIST GEOGRAPHY.

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or be in the final stages of a Ph.D. program. Teaching responsibilities include core classes in the Women's and Gender Studies Program and courses of the candidate's specialty in both Geography and Women's and Gender Studies.

To apply, go to: http://apply.interfolio.com/25995. Applications are only accepted online.
 * Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, writing sample, and a list of three references. Application review will begin November 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.
 * Also posted at Geography 2014-2015
 * It seems like this position might be a replacement for Jennifer Fluri - 9/13/14

=== Elon University (NC) - TT Asst. Professor of Cultural Anthro. (spec. Sex / Gender)=== The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Elon University seeks applicants for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in cultural anthropology beginning in fall of 2015. Ph.D. in anthropology required. Teaching and research specialization should include sex and gender; additional topical and geographical areas are open. Candidates must have a strong commitment to excellent teaching, an active research agenda, a collegial spirit of service to the department and university, and a desire to mentor undergraduate research. Teaching includes introduction to cultural anthropology, qualitative methods, anthropological theory, upper division topics courses in area of specialization, and capstone seminar. Applicants must also be willing to teach in Elon's Core Curriculum. Elon is a dynamic, private, co-educational, comprehensive institution that is a national model for actively engaging faculty and students in teaching and learning. It has a robust center for international studies and study abroad as well as a Program for Ethnographic Research and Community Studies. To learn more about Elon, please visit our website at http://www.elon.edu.


 * Applications must be received by October 17, 2014 to be assured of consideration. Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, research statement, and names of three references electronically to Dr. Tom Mould, Chair of the Anthropology Search Committee, at [mailto:antjob@elon.edu antjob@elon.edu]. Elon University is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants. Preliminary interviews will begin at the AAA meetings Dec. 3-7, 2014.
 * Also posted at Cultural Anthropology 2014-2015

Emory University (GA) - Associate Professor of Feminist/Queer Studies of Race
The Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Emory University announces a position at the associate professor level for a feminist studies and/or queer studies scholar whose work emphasizes national, transnational or diasporic approaches to the study of race. Emory University has strengths in feminist and queer theory, African-American studies, postcolonial studies as well as comparative and area studies, and WGSS wishes to enhance its contributions to these fields. We are open to a variety of disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and methodological approaches to the study of race and its relations to gender and sexuality. PhD required. The appointment is 100% within the Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.
 * Review of applications will begin on November 1 2014. Applications received up to 30 days after review begins will be given full consideration. Please send a letter of application and CV to wgss@emory.edu. If required, further materials will be called at a later date. Enquiries can be made to Professor Elizabeth Wilson, Chair, Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, 550 Asbury Circle, Atlanta GA 30322 or e.a.wilson@emory.edu.

Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) - TT Asst. or Assoc. Professor - LGBT Studies
The LGBT Studies Program at HWS invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the assistant or associate professor level beginning July 1, 2015. Candidates must have a Ph.D., by the start date, with an expertise in LGBT studies and queer studies, and approach scholarship and teaching from an interdisciplinary perspective. Area of specialization is open; evidence of effective teaching in the field is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will demonstrate a promising research agenda, excellence in teaching, and a commitment to undergraduate research and mentorship. The new hire will develop and teach core courses in LGBT Studies, including Introduction to LGBT Studies, Queer Theory, and courses in the Colleges' general curriculum. Teaching responsibilities include five courses per year.
 * Review of applications begins on October 27, 2014, and will continue until the positon is filled. Please send a cover letter, a CV, a writing sample of no more than 20 pages, a one-page teaching statement, and three letters of recommendation to: James-Henry Holland, Co-Chair, Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Studies Program, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, 300 Pulteney Street (Stern Hall), Geneva, NY 14456. EOE. You may also submit your files electronically to [mailto:salone@hws.edu salone@hws.edu]. Job link: http://www.hws.edu/offices/hr/employment/fac_2015_LGBT_TT.aspx

Illinois State University (IL) - TT Assistant Professor - Women's and Gender Studies
The Women's and Gender Studies Program and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Illinois State University seek a sociologist or anthropologist for a joint, tenure-track position at the assistant professor level. Research and teaching expertise in sociological or anthropological perspectives on women's and gender issues required. The WGS Program has a long-standing need for coverage of its introductory courses, topical seminar course, queer studies courses, and theories and methodologies seminar. A Ph.D. in either sociology or anthropology is required by the beginning of the appointment. Successful candidates will teach courses in both units.
 * LINK to Apply: http://www.jobs.ilstu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=66213


 * Application review will begin October 1, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. This appointment begins on August 16, 2015.
 * Also posted at Cultural Anthropology 2014-2015

Kansas State University (KS) - TT Assistant Professor - Women's Studies
The Department of Women’s Studies at Kansas State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in Women’s Studies, beginning August 2015, with specialization in one or more of the following three areas: Preference given to candidates whose research attends to issues of difference and diversity.
 * Queer and/or Transgender Studies
 * Women and Health, Science, and/or Technology
 * Women and Violence

The Women’s Studies Department at KSU offers an undergraduate Major in Women’s Studies, a Minor in Women’s Studies, a Minor in Queer Studies, and a Graduate Certificate in Women’s Studies. This position will include developing and teaching courses for any of these degrees, at levels varying from general education to graduate courses. Teaching load is 3-2. Position expectations will also include active research leading to publication, service at university and department levels, and advising students; and may include serving on graduate committees in other departments. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellence in the classroom as well as research involvement in their field. Commitment to diversity through pedagogy and course content required. PhD in Women’s Studies by August 2015 preferred; PhDs in related fields as well as ABD candidates will be considered. Salary range $51,000 to $53,000. Information about the department and university can be found at http://www.k-state.edu/womst.
 * Send letter of application, c.v., graduate transcript, and 3 letters of recommendation to Michele Janette, Head, Women’s Studies Dept, KSU, at womst@ksu.edu (all applications should be sent electronically). Deadline: October 15, 2014. (a 20-30 page writing sample and a sample course syllabus to be requested later.) Background check required. Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and actively seeks diversity among its employees.

Kennesaw State University (GA) - TT Asst. Professor - History and Interdisciplinary Studies (spec. Women's History and Gender Studies)

 * 9-month tenure track assistant professorship in History and Interdisciplinary Studies, with expertise in Women's History and Gender Studies
 * This position is a joint appointment in the Department of History and Philosophy and the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies. Applicants should possess expertise in the study of gender and history, with an expectation of teaching Women’s History and courses in the Gender and Women’s Studies program. The ideal candidate will have an ability to teach in other interdisciplinary programs as well as general education courses as appropriate. A commitment to excellence in teaching, complemented by strong scholarship and service, is expected of all faculty members in KSU’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences. A Ph.D. in History, Gender Studies, or related field, or the foreign equivalent, or its equivalent in training, ability and/or experience is required, as well as a record of effective university teaching and demonstrated potential for research.
 * The applicant should apply at:https://facultyjobs.kennesaw.edu/postings/1616
 * For full consideration: 31 Oct. 2014 - first interviews will be conducted by Skype
 * Also posted at Non-Geographic/Methodologically Oriented History 2014-15

Lehigh University (PA) - TT Assistant Professor of Sociology (spec. Sexuality and/or Gender Studies)
The Department of Sociology & Anthropology invites applications for a tenure track position as Assistant Professor of Sociology. The successful candidate will have a research focus on deviance, social control, criminology, and/or criminal justice, with an emphasis on sexuality and/or gender studies. While Sociology and Anthropology is the home department, the successful candidate will be affiliated with the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) program and teach courses that are cross listed with WGSS. The candidate must also have an ability to teach in other core courses of sociology, such as sociological theory or research methods.

Candidates must have Ph.D. completed by the starting date of August 2015 and show significant evidence of research productivity and successful teaching experience. The standard teaching load is 2-2.


 * E-mail a curriculum vitae, a letter of application indicating teaching and research interests, and the names of four references to Academic Jobs on line https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4170. Send the material as attachments in WORD or PDF format. Please do not send additional material at this time, and only electronic submissions will be considered. The deadline for applications is October 1, 2014. Questions concerning the position should be directed to Ziad Munson, Search Committee Chair, at munson@lehigh.edu. The department web site is https://socanthro.cas2.lehigh.edu/

Metropolitan State University of Denver (CO) - TT Faculty, Women's Studies
SUMMARY: Teach 4 courses (12 credit hours) per semester. The teaching load will consist of undergraduate courses such as Introduction to Women's Studies, Feminist Research and Methodology courses, General Studies/Multicultural Studies, and upper division cross-listed courses in areas of specialty. The successful candidate will be expected to teach, day, evening, and weekend classes if needed. Other responsibilities include performing departmental, university, and professional services; participating in course and program development; and other duties as assigned by the Director. Service opportunities will include active participation in program-sponsored events. The successful candidate must have the ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of a culturally and ethnically diverse urban population and inclusive of all underrepresented populations.

Required Qualifications: Doctorate in Women's Studies, Feminist Studies, or Gender Studies completed no later than August 1, 2015.

Preferred Qualifications: Teaching experience in undergraduate courses in Women's and Gender Studies as well as research involvement in the field. Commitment to diversity through pedagogy and course content.

Experience leading feminist community projects, demonstrated record of integrating feminist theory and practice, and ability to direct service-learning projects. Experience advising a diverse population of undergraduate students. Experience applying current computer and other technology in teaching.

RANK & SALARY: Commensurate with experience and education.

APPOINTMENT: Fall 2015
 * APPLICATION: IMPORTANT: in order to be considered as applicant YOU MUST FILL OUT THE APPLICATION AT https://www.msudenverjobs.com.
 * DEADLINE: 10/07/2014. All applicants must apply through the Online Application System at https://www.msudenverjobs.com.

Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg (PA) - TT Assistant Professor of American Studies & Gender Studies
Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Humanities is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of American Studies and Gender Studies. The program offers the B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees and certificates in folklore and ethnography, and heritage and museum practice. The Program seeks candidates with teaching-research areas in Gender Studies and American Studies that complement the program’s existing strengths of folk and popular culture, interdisciplinary history and politics, heritage and museum studies, ethnography and society, and regional and environmental studies. Teaching assignments may include graduate seminars in Gender and Culture, Problems in American Studies, and American Studies Theory and Method, and undergraduate courses in Women and the American Experience, American Masculinities, American Themes and Eras, and Introduction to American Studies. Additional fields of interest include race and ethnicity, sexuality, childhood and aging, consumer-business studies, and family-community studies. Candidates should have college teaching experience, a promising research and publication agenda in American Studies, and a commitment to university service and public outreach. Instruction and advising experience in graduate American Studies programs desirable. Ph.D. in American Studies preferred; degree must be in hand by the time of application review. For additional information about the American Studies program, please visit our web page at http://www.hbg.psu.edu/hum/amst.


 * Review of applications will begin on October 14, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. To be considered, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for four references to http://psu.jobs. Supplemental materials, including reference letters, transcripts, syllabi, teaching philosophy, etc. should be mailed to: ATTN: Assistant Professor of American Studies and Gender Studies Search Committee # 52073, Penn State Harrisburg, School of Humanities, W351 Olmsted Building, Middletown, PA 17057.
 * Also posted at American Studies 2015
 * Did last year's search fail? - The school cancelled the job search, but I don't know why.
 * There is speculation over on the American Studies wiki: fit, budget, etc. (9/19)

Rhodes College (TN) - Associate or Advanced Assistant Professor of Psychology/ LGBTQ-focused research
The Psychology Department at Rhodes College invites applications for an associate professor (with tenure) or an advanced assistant professor to begin in Fall 2015 who has a program of research that is focused on LGBTQ issues. Candidates from all subdisciplines of psychology will be considered. The candidate must possess a firm commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service at a liberal arts college. It is expected that this person will also contribute to LGBTQ educational and advocacy initiatives on campus. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory and content courses as well as upper-level research and seminar courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Candidates must have a strong teaching record and an active research program. The typical teaching load is 3/2 during a two-semester academic year. The successful candidate will be expected to involve undergraduate students in LGBTQ research, participate in the life of the College, and contribute to an interdisciplinary program in Gender and Sexuality Studies.
 * Please apply online at http://jobs.rhodes.edu.  Completed applications will include a letter of application that addresses the candidate’s interests in teaching and scholarship at a liberal arts college, a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, a research statement that includes how undergraduates can be involved in your research, samples of published work, previous course materials and evidence of teaching effectiveness if applicable, and three letters of reference.  The review of completed applications will begin September 15 and continue until the position is filled. For further information please contact Dr. Natalie Person, person@rhodes.edu.

Sarah Lawrence College (NY) - TT Assistant Professor - LGBT/Queer Studies
Sarah Lawrence College seeks a faculty member in the social sciences or history for a tenure track position in LGBT/Queer Studies with a global focus. Research and teaching interests might include, for example, in-depth examinations of queer sexuality and gender identities in regions other than the United States; relationships between global and local constructions of sexuality and gender; sexuality, gender, and international human rights; or nationality, migration, and diaspora studies as they relate to issues of sexuality and gender.

Sarah Lawrence is a coeducational liberal arts college dedicated to individualized education. In addition to teaching small seminars of 15 students, faculty members meet biweekly with each student individually to work on a project culminating in a paper. Thus, we seek a person dedicated to developing the writing and critical analysis skills of their students.

Applicants should have  PhD in history, sociology, anthropology, politics, geography, or another social science discipline, and have college-level teaching experience.


 * Application materials must include: Cover letter, CV, a sample of scholarly writing, two course descriptions, sample syllabi, and three letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin on October 20, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.  Job link: https://chroniclevitae.com/jobs/0000847175-01

===Scripps College (CA) - TT Assistant Professor in Feminist, Gender and Sexuality Studies=== Scripps College, a women’s liberal arts college with a strong interdisciplinary tradition, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in the Department of Feminist, Gender and Sexuality Studies. The Department invites applications for a tenure-track appointment for Fall of 2015. We are seeking candidates who specialize in intersectional and/or transnational queer, feminist studies, with an emphasis on queer theory. We particularly welcome candidates with research areas that include—but are not limited to—critical race theory and sexualities' studies, settler colonialism and indigenous studies, imperialisms, and postcolonial studies. The department also seeks a colleague who will build innovative pedagogical and research connections to antiracist, feminist social justice work within (either) local, regional, or transnational networks and communities.

The Department is looking for a colleague who is also an innovative teacher with a strong commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education. The teaching load is five courses per year and advising on senior theses. Participation in the Core Curriculum in the Interdisciplinary Humanities program is expected. Ph.D. preferred. Please submit a letter of letter of application, CV, three letters of reference, teaching evaluations, and a writing sample of no more than 30 pages to AcademicJobsOnline.


 * The Review of Applications will begin October 1, 2014. Preliminary interviews will be held at the Fall meetings of the National Women's Studies Association, the American Studies Association and the American Anthropological Association. For more information, please contact the Chair of the Search committee: Professor Piya Chatterjee, Box # 4056, Scripps College, 1030 Columbia Ave, Claremont, CA. 91711 or FeministSearch@ScrippCollege.edu.
 * The posting asks for cover letter, CV, recs, teaching evals, and writing sample uploaded via AcademicJobsOnline, but the website app only allows for uploading cover letter, CV, and recs. Any ideas on how to submit the evals and writing sample? (6/3)

Sewanee: The University of the South (TN) - TT Assistant Professor of American Studies and Women's and Gender Studies
The American Studies Program and the Women’s and Gender Studies Program at Sewanee: The University of the South invite applications for an equally shared joint tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting Fall 2015.

We seek a scholar working at the intersection of questions of race and gender in the U.S.

We are particularly interested in candidates whose work focuses on contemporary social issues, broadly defined. In addition to offering courses in her or his area of expertise, the successful candidate will contribute to the programs’ required courses, including a theory and method course.

American Studies is a well-established program that graduates 8-10 majors each year. Women’s and Gender Studies is a growing program that has offered a minor for 15 years and is in the process of establishing a major. Tenure-track faculty members teach five courses each academic year.

The University of the South comprises a highly-regarded College of Arts and Sciences and a distinguished School of Theology. It is an institution of the Episcopal Church that welcomes individuals of all backgrounds. It is located on a striking, 13,000-acre campus on Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau within driving distance of Nashville and Chattanooga.

The University of the South is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse campus environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity educational institution and welcome all qualified applicants without regard to their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Eligibility for employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.

In addition to offering courses in her or his area of expertise, the successful candidate will contribute to the programs’ required courses, including a theory and method course. A Ph.D. in a relevant field is required by the time of appointment.


 * Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three confidential letters of recommendation by November 15, 2014 to http://www2.sewanee.edu/printservices/faculty_hiring
 * Also posted at American Studies 2015

===Simon Frasier University (CAN) - TT Asst. Professor - Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies=== The Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies at Simon Fraser University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor commencing September 1, 2015. This position is subject to budgetary and Board approval. The Department seeks to fill a continuing faculty line in Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies. The preferred candidate will be engaged in feminist interdisciplinary research and teaching in at least one of the following areas: disability studies, bioethics/science studies, masculinity studies, theories of embodiment and body modification, trans* studies, and/or queer theory. The Department is open to a range of research approaches, including: theoretical and historical perspectives; cultural studies; and public policy. Candidates should demonstrate ability to work within a comparative and/or transnational and/or intersectional framework in their undergraduate and graduate teaching and research and should suggest ways that they can participate in service to the department, the university, and the broader community.

Applicants will submit electronically a covering letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio (including a statement of teaching philosophy and course evaluations), a resume of research interests and agenda, and a sample of written work. Each candidate must also arrange for three academic reference letters to be forwarded to the Department. All materials should be sent to:
 * Dr. Willeen Keough, Chair
 * Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies
 * Email: [mailto:gswspost@sfu.ca gswspost@sfu.ca]

Simon Fraser University is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including all genders, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Under the authority of the University Act, personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details: http://www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/Faculty_Openings/Collection_Notice.html.
 * The deadline for receipt of applications and reference letters is October 1, 2014.

===Smith College (MA) - TT Asst. Professor of English and the Study of Women and Gender=== 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, starting Fall 2015'''. We seek a scholar working at the intersection of questions of race, gender, and sexuality in literary and/or visual texts in the contemporary U.S'''.

We are particularly interested in candidates whose work does not replicate the College's current strengths in African American literature; comparative work is welcome. Successful candidates will demonstrate command of key methodological and theoretical perspectives in both gender studies and literary studies. Desirable additional fields or areas of strength include film and visual culture, critical race theory, drama and performance. We expect the successful candidate to have excellent preparation in literary texts from the twentieth century (and after), and must have prior interdisciplinary graduate training and teaching experience in women and gender studies. A Ph.D. in a relevant field is required 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 s/he must be prepared to teach SWG 150, the major's interdisciplinary, team-taught introductory course. In English, s/he would teach a balance of introductory, intermediate, and advanced seminar level courses.

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women's college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. Tenure-track faculty members enjoy a generous sabbatical policy. The Five College Consortium, comprised of Smith, Amherst, Mount Holyoke, and Hampshire Colleges and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, provides a rich intellectual and cultural life and broad collegial opportunities.
 * Submit applications at http://apply.interfolio.com/25933 with a letter of application, CV, and three confidential letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2014. Interviews with semifinalists will be held at the Modern Language Convention in Vancouver, Canada (January 8-11, 2015) or via video conference if necessary.
 * Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2015

Smith College (MA) - TT Asst. Professor of the Study of Women and Gender: Queer Studies
The Program for the Study of Women and Gender at Smith College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of queer studies broadly defined. The successful candidate will be prepared to offer courses at the intermediate and advanced levels in queer studies, including courses in theory and in topics related to the candidate's field of specialization, and will teach in the Program’s interdisciplinary introductory course.

Candidates should demonstrate research and teaching commitments to understanding the intersection of sexuality with gender, race, and class. Candidates must have prior interdisciplinary teaching experience, including an introductory course in the study of women and gender. A Ph.D. is required by the time of appointment.

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest independent women's college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. Tenure-track faculty members teach two courses each semester and enjoy a generous sabbatical policy. The Five College Consortium, comprised of Smith, Amherst, Mount Holyoke, and Hampshire Colleges and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, provides a rich intellectual and cultural life. In addition, the Pioneer Valley has the highest concentration of faculty in gender and sexuality studies in the country, providing broad collaborative opportunities and resources such as participation in the new Five College Queer & Sexuality Studies Certificate (https://www.fivecolleges.edu/queerstudies). Details about the Program for the Study of Women and Gender at Smith may be found at http://www.smith.edu/swg/.


 * Submit application at http://apply.interfolio.com/25698 with a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, and three confidential letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin October 10, 2014. Smith College is an EO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

===Spelman College (GA)  -  TT Assistant Professor of Women’s Studies=== The Women’s Research and Resource Center, which houses the College’s Women’s Studies Program, invites applications to fill a tenure-track appointment, beginning August 2015, at the rank of Assistant Professor, with a concentration on Black Sexuality/Queer Studies and African Diaspora, job code TF0596. T

Candidates with teaching and research commitments that address the intersectionality of sexuality with race, class, gender, religion, nationality and culture in the global perspective are highly desirable. Candidates will teach introductory Women’s Studies, and upper-division courses in black queer theory and sexuality, as well as other substantive areas, advise students, contribute to the Center, program, College and the broader community. The ideal candidate will have an interest in grant writing, as well as the potential for successful research, publication, and service in a liberal arts institution.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications: Ph.D., or a graduate degree in Women’s Studies and/or have an expertise within a specific disciplinary area within the social sciences or humanities, such as English, Sociology/Anthropology, or an interdisciplinary area such as Cultural Studies, Gay and Lesbian Studies, and or Black Queer studies.

To apply for the position, please upload below: a letter of interest, including job code, which identifies the position sought; curriculum vitae (with contact information); a one-page statement of teaching philosophy; statement of scholarly, creative or research interests. Excellence in teaching, research and/or scholarly or creative production, and service are required. Copies of official undergraduate and graduate transcripts are required. Three letters of recommendation should be sent directly from the referee or dossier. Address all referee or dossier letters to: Spelman College, Provost Faculty Human Resources Office, Attn: Ms. Karla H. Williams, Manager of Faculty Human Resources, 350 Spelman Lane, SW, Box 1209, Atlanta, GA 30314.
 * Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue through December 1, 2014. Applicants should indicate in their Letter of Interest if they are attending the 2014 National Women’s Studies Association (NWSA) Annual Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Competitive salary and an excellent benefits program are available.

Texas State University-San Marcos (TX) - TT Asst. Professor, Women Writers of the United States
Tenure-track assistant professor, specialty in women writers of the United States. Successful applicant expected to maintain active record of publication and to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in area of specialization. Teaching assignment will include core English courses, such as first-year composition and/or introductory literature surveys taught in a large lecture setting. Teaching assignments may include other courses in literature and courses within candidate’s areas of interest. Teaching load is 2/2 first year, 3/3 thereafter. Appointment begins Fall 2015.

Required:-PhD in English or closely related field, with degree completed at time of appointment-Specialization in literature of women writers of the United States-Demonstrated teaching ability-Background and/or experience commensurate with the position of assistant professor and sufficient to teach graduate courses in women writers of the United States, representing the colonial period to the present

Preferred:-Demonstrated ability in scholarly research on literature of women writers of the United States-Ability to teach other literatures of the United States or Americas, ethnic literature, and core courses in English (first-year composition, large introductory literature surveys)


 *  Application Procedures : Send to [mailto:Englishapplicants@txstate.edu englishapplicants@txstate.edu] a single pdf attachment that includes the following only, in this order: 1) letter of application addressed to Professor Allan Chavkin, Chair, Women Writers of the United States Search Committee; 2) current CV; 3) statement of teaching philosophy (maximum 500 words), and 4) names and contact information of three references. To ensure full consideration, title the pdf: YOUR LAST NAME-USWOMENWRITERS and specify in the first sentence of your application letter that you are applying for the position in women writers of the United States. The single pdf must arrive by November 1, 2014. Selected applicants will be contacted for web-based interviews.
 * Also posted at American Open 2015

===University at Buffalo, SUNY (NY) - TT Assistant Professor in Feminist Theory=== The Department of Comparative Literature seeks to hire an Assistant Professor in Feminist Theory. Additional expertise in non-Anglophone modernisms, especially German and/or French, desired; interests in gender/race theory, history of literary theory, or relevant areas of continental philosophy are also welcome.

The candidate will be expected to be active in research and produce innovative scholarship in the relevant fields, as well as teach graduate and undergraduate courses. The teaching load is 2/2 and the faculty members of the Department typically teach one graduate and one undergraduate course each semester.

The candidate should have a PhD in hand by the start of the appointment in August 2015.
 * Submit all materials: letter of application, CV, contact information for referees, and a writing sample (20-25 pages) via www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu by November 1, 2014, addressed to Professor Ewa Płonowska Ziarek, Chair, Search Committee. Applications for this position will only be accepted online. To apply, please visit:  https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=57393
 * Also posted at Comparative 2015 and Theory 2015

University of California Davis (CA) - TT Asst. Professor, Women and Gender Studies
The Women and Gender Studies Program at the University of California, Davis seeks applications for a full-time, tenure track, assistant professorship to begin 1 July 2015 with a teaching and research focus on intersectional and/or transnational gender and sexuality studies. We are particularly interested in candidates who combine research on sexualities with feminist studies of science, health, economics, labor, and/or critical policy studies with sensitivity to social justice concerns. Candidates are required to have a PhD or equivalent by 21 September 2015. We seek candidates who can participate fully in the research, teaching, and service of the Women and Gender Studies program and in the undergraduate Sexuality Studies minor, who can help us deliver our undergraduate and graduate curriculum, and who are interested in sustaining cross disciplinary, cross departmental connections to other units on the campus. Applicants must demonstrate exceptional promise as scholars and teachers, and a strong commitment to departmental and university service. We offer an undergraduate major and minor program and a graduate level Designated Emphasis in Feminist Theory and Research. Faculty members may choose to participate in a wide range of graduate groups. The Women and Gender Studies Program maintains and encourages close ties to other interdisciplinary departments and programs, notably the African and African American, American, Asian American, Chicana/o, Cultural, Middle East/South Asia, Native American, and Performance studies programs on campus. UC Davis is located west of Sacramento and north of the San Francisco Bay Area.
 * To receive full consideration, please submit applications online at https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF00371 including: 1) a cover letter including a statement of research and teaching interests, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) one publication or professional paper, and 4) contact information for four references. The position is open until filled, with review of applications beginning 15 November 2014.

University of California Santa Barbara (CA) - TT Asst. Professor, LGBT Studies
The Department of Feminist Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of assistant professor in queer theory/queer studies with an emphasis on queer of color critique or transnational queer studies critically examining race. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. or supply evidence that all requirements for the degree will be completed by July 1, 2015.

We seek candidates with interdisciplinary training in humanities and social science fields whose research and teaching is committed to conversations in feminist studies, women's studies, transgender studies, or gender and sexuality studies. The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, service, and mentoring graduate students.

The position entails supervision of the LGBTQ Studies minor and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in queer theory, queer of color critique and/or transnational queer studies, as well as additional core and upper-division courses in the candidates areas of specialization. We have a thriving major, minors, and a MA/PhD program with a focus on new sexualities and social justice.


 * Apply by November 1, 2014 for primary consideration; position will remain open until filled. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, writing sample of no more than 25 pages, and 3 letters of recommendation. Please submit all application materials via UC Recruit at: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00375.

===University of California Santa Cruz (CA) - TT Assistant Professor, Feminist Science Studies=== The Department of Feminist Studies invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in feminist science studies. We welcome applicants from all fields and disciplines (including the arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering). The appointee must have a rich knowledge of science/technology/medicine studies with a dynamic research program. Research foci rooted in the global south and Indigenous epistemologies are especially welcome. Interests may include, but are not limited to, colonial and postcolonial science studies; critical race studies; multi-species relations; sexuality and queer studies; transgender studies; disability studies; science, arts, and media; and health and environmental justice. The appointee will be expected to participate in UCSC’s unique Science & Justice Research Center and graduate training program. The ability to contribute significantly to graduate education and the mentoring of graduate students is highly desirable. The successful candidate must be able to work with students, faculty and staff from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

This position carries a five-course equivalency workload, which normally means teaching four courses over three quarters and carrying other academic and service responsibilities.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. or equivalent foreign degree required at time of application. Record of research and scholarship in preparation or forthcoming. Record of college or university teaching.

POSITION AVAILABLE: July 1, 2015, [with academic year beginning September 2015]

TO APPLY: Applications are accepted via the UCSC Academic Recruit online system and must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, research and scholarship statement, teaching statement, 2 syllabi and/or teaching evaluations, writing sample of no more than 30 pages, and 3 current letters of reference*. Applicants are invited to submit a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service. Documents/materials must be submitted as PDF files.


 * Apply at https://recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00131
 * Refer to Position #JPF00131-15 in all correspondence. All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm


 * CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin on 11/03/2014. To ensure full consideration, applications should be complete, and letters of recommendation received, by this date. The position will remain open until filled, but not later than 6/30/2015.
 * Also posted at History of Science, Technology and Medicine 2014-15

University of Florida (FL) - Assoc. or Full Professor - Women's Studies (spec. Gender and Health)
The Center for Women's Studies and Gender Research at the Universiyt of Florida invites applications and nominations for the Vada A. Yeomans Endowed Chair of Women Studies at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.

Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in the area of Gender and Health and may have backgrounds in a broad range of fields, including African American studies, anthropology, ethnic studies, history, medical humanities, political science, psychology, sociology, women studies, and other area studies. Scholars whose work focuses on the intersections of gender with other dimensions of diversity such as ability, class, ethnicity/race, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation, are particularly encouraged to apply.

For full consideration, electronic documents must be received by November 1, 2014. Required documents: Cover letter and CV. Job link: 

University of Kansas (KS) - TT Assistant Professor - Gender Migration, Human Trafficking

 * For a complete announcement and to apply online, go to https://employment.ku.edu/academic/1675BR or https://employment.ku.edu and click “Search Faculty Jobs”; search by key word [MIGRATION].

The Department of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies at the University of Kansas is seeking candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position expected to begin as early as August 18, 2015.

Candidates should possess a strong emphasis in gender, migration or human trafficking with a regional focus on Africa. Candidates must be able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and should contribute to the broader university research environment.

We are seeking candidates who will be prepared to participate and represent their field of research in a cluster of faculty from Geography, African & African American Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies, History, Political Science, Global & International Studies, and the Kansas African Studies Center. This position is part of an emerging cluster of interdisciplinary positions on the topic of migration, immigration, diaspora and human trafficking and may include participation in interdisciplinary initiatives or in research projects with scholars in other disciplines.

In addition to this collaborative work, the faculty member will be expected to research, write, and publish in their area of specialty; develop and teach two courses per semester at the undergraduate and graduate level; serve on graduate student committees, direct theses and dissertations, and perform advising responsibilities; and serve on departmental, College, and University committees.

A complete online application includes the following materials: cover letter, curriculum vitae, one research sample such as an article or dissertation chapter, proof of teaching experience (e.g. course evaluations and syllabi), and the names, e-mail addresses, and contact information for three references. Only complete applications will be considered.


 * Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2014 and continues as long as needed until a qualified pool has been identified.

University of Melbourne (AUS) - Full-Time Lecturer in Gender Studies
LECTURER IN GENDER STUDIES

Faculty of Arts - The University of Melbourne, Australia

Salary: AUD$89,955 - AUD$106,817 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The Faculty welcomes applications from Gender Studies specialists, with suitable research and teaching experience, to fill the newly created role of Lecturer in Gender Studies. Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary program within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Melbourne. It has been taught for over twenty years and draws upon expertise from across the humanities and social sciences. The new appointment will work to develop new areas of research and training as well as support existing programs. The position will be located in one of the Faculty's schools, according to the field of the successful candidate.

Within this role you will:
 * - teach at the undergraduate & postgraduate level
 * - help develop new curricula
 * - work towards developing your research portfolio
 * - help develop and grow the profile of the Gender Studies discipline within the University.

Employment Type: Full-time (continuing) position
 * Close date: 31 August 2014. For position information and to apply online go to http://hr.unimelb.edu.au/careers, under Job Search and Job Alerts click on the relevant option (Current Staff or Prospective Staff), and search under the job title or job number 0033648.
 * NOTE: In order to apply, this job requires that you already have permission to work in Australia or New Zealand.

University of Michigan (MI) - American Culture and Women’s Studies - Arab and Muslim American Studies (Open Rank)
The University of Michigan’s Departments of American Culture and Women’s Studies seek qualified applications for an open rank tenure-track or tenured appointment in Arab and Muslim American studies. Candidates with scholarly expertise and teaching interests using feminist approaches to Arab and Muslim American studies (such as frameworks of race, gender, religion and sexuality) will be considered. The search will consider candidates who focus on the U.S. as well as those who incorporate comparative and transnational frameworks in relation to the U.S. Scholars with a demonstrated expertise in the broader field of Arab and/or Muslim American studies are also encouraged to apply.

This is a university-year appointment with an expected start date of September 1, 2015. Interested applicants are required to hold a Ph.D. degree prior to appointment in any relevant field in the humanities or the social sciences. Applicants must demonstrate evidence of excellence in teaching and research.

Candidates should submit a digital application dossier via email attachment (in Microsoft Word or PDF format) to [mailto:ac-position@umich.edu ac-position@umich.edu].

Both junior and senior applicants should provide: In addition, junior candidates should provide three letters of recommendation, which should be sent to [mailto:ac-position@umich.edu ac-position@umich.edu] directly from the signer’s (or credentialing service’s) institutional email address. Senior candidates should provide names of suggested reviewers.
 * Cover letter addressed to Chair, Arab/Muslim American and Women’s Studies Search Committee
 * Vitae
 * Writing sample (no more than 25 pages)
 * Statement of teaching philosophy and experience
 * Evidence of teaching excellence (i.e., student evaluations of teaching, course syllabi, teaching awards)
 * Statement of current and future research plans


 * Deadline to apply for full consideration for the position is October 7, 2014.
 * Also posted at American Studies 2015 and North American History 2014-15

University of Michigan (MI) - American Culture and Residential College - Digital Studies and Social Justice (T-T Assistant Professor)
DIGITAL STUDIES. The University of Michigan’s Department of American Culture and the Residential College seek qualified applicants for a jointly-appointed tenure-track assistant professor in the area of Digital Studies and Social Justice. This is a university-year appointment with an expected start date of September 1, 2015.

We seek candidates whose work explores how the everyday practices of digital cultures reflect, reproduce, or create inequalities, whether of class, race, gender, sexuality, ethnic identity, or ability. Applicants’ research and teaching interests should center on digital technologies – i.e., social media, virtual worlds, gaming and/or mobile media – and the critical analysis of inequality in relation to these technologies. Teaching and research will encompass the social impact of new technologies as well as representations of marginalized populations on digital platforms. Candidates may also take up the challenges and opportunities for social activism offered by digital environments. Scholars who bring a background in race, ethnic, gender, disability, and/or LGBTQ studies are encouraged to apply, as are those engaged in visual culture studies, digital storytelling, or digital production.

Michigan’s Department of American Culture has launched a major initiative to develop pioneering digital studies curricula at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Michigan’s Residential College is a four year undergraduate living-learning community with on-site theater facilities, photo labs, music performance spaces, and art studios, and a pedagogical philosophy that emphasizes participatory education and community engagement. The successful candidate will enhance the Department of American Culture and the Residential College’s joint effort to develop new approaches to digital studies research and innovative teaching. Evidence of excellence and inventiveness in both teaching and research is therefore crucial. Ph.D. required prior to appointment.

Candidates should submit application dossier via email attachment (in Microsoft Word or PDF format) to [mailto:rcpositions@umich.edu rcpositions@umich.edu]. Include:


 * 1) Cover letter addressed to:  Chair, Digital Studies and Social Justice Search Committee
 * 2) Vitae
 * 3) Writing sample (no more than 25 pages)
 * 4) Statement of teaching philosophy and experience
 * 5) Evidence of teaching excellence (i.e., student evaluations of teaching, course syllabi, teaching awards)
 * 6) Statement of current and future research plans
 * 7) Three letters of recommendation, which should be sent to [mailto:rcpositions@umich.edu rcpositions@umich.edu] directly from the signer’s (or credentialing service’s) institutional email address.
 * 8) Questions regarding the position can be sent to [mailto:rcpositions@umich.edu rcpositions@umich.edu] as well.

Deadline for submission of applications is October 1, 2014. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.


 * Deadline to apply for full consideration for the position is October 1, 2014.
 * Also posted at American Studies 2015, Ethnic Studies 2014-2015 and Communication and Media Studies 2014-2015

University of Michigan (MI) - Open Rank Professor in Communication Studies (Sexuality and the Media)

 * Department of Communication Studies
 * Tenure track/tenured position
 * This will be a university-year appointment. Expanding department emphasizes interdisciplinary study of the mass media and new, emerging media. We seek a scholar whose work focuses on sexuality and the media. Anticipated starting date is September 1, 2015.
 * The department seeks a scholar who does critical, qualitatively-based research in one or more of the following areas: LGBT representations in legacy and/or new media; gender, sexuality and the media; queer studies and/or queer identity; LGBT audiences; media debates and representations of sexual orientation and sexual attitudes; the history and evolution of LGBT invisibility, stereotyping, and visibility in the media. We seek a scholar whose research methods include historical, archival work, textual analysis, in-depth interviewing, qualitative content analysis or ethnography.
 * Information on our research initiatives and the scholarly interests of current faculty can be found on the Department's website http://www.lsa.umich.edu/comm. Completed Ph.D. by September 2015 required. All applicants must send a cover letter, vita, a statement of current and future research plans, evidence of teaching excellence and a statement of teaching philosophy and experience. Junior applicants should send three letters of recommendation and a writing sample. All application materials must be submitted electronically to: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/comm/facultystaff/openings.
 * Deadline: For full consideration, complete applications should be submitted by September 26, 2014.
 * Also posted at Communication and Media Studies 2014-2015

University of Pennsylvania (PA), TT Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, Religion and Gender in Asia
The Department of Religious Studies at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Religion and Gender in Asia. Regional and religious areas of specialization are open, and the committee welcomes applicants from a broad range of sub-specializations within the study of gender (including but not limited to the study of the body and embodiment, feminism, health, monasticism, queer theory, ritual studies and womens studies). The successful candidate for this new faculty position should have a compelling and original research agenda and a commitment to pursue it within the interdisciplinary framework offered by the Department of Religious Studies, the School of Arts and Sciences, and the wider University. Recent Graduates are particularly welcome to apply.

The successful candidate will participate in the departments undergraduate and graduate teaching mission. A normal teaching load is 4 courses per year on a semester system. The University of Pennsylvania is a private research university and a member of the Ivy League.


 * Interested candidates should apply at http://facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/postings/265 and submit a letter of application, CV, statement of research, writing sample, and the contact information for three individuals who will be asked by the University to submit a letter of recommendation. The Department will begin reviewing applications on October 15th, 2014. Applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled.
 * Also posted at Religious Studies 2014-2015

===University of Toronto Mississauga (CAN) - TT Associate Professor of Media Theory===

The Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology (ICCIT) at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications in the area of Media Theory at the rank of Associate Professor. The appointment will commence on July 1, 2015.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and must demonstrate a record of excellence in research and teaching, have an established reputation in the field, and have an active record of publication in the area of critical communication studies. We seek scholars from a wide range of analytical approaches to media theory, including communication studies, information studies, science and technology studies, cultural studies, queer/feminist theory, political economy, political science, and policy studies.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in her/his area of specialization and must be experienced in educating and mentoring graduate students, junior researchers and/or professionals. The successful candidate’s graduate appointment will be in one of the University’s tri-campus graduate departments. Previous administrative experience, and experience in developing new curricula at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, would be assets. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology at the University of Toronto Mississauga focuses on teaching and research excellence in its four undergraduate programs: Communication, Culture, Information and Technology (CCIT), Interactive Digital Media (IDM), Digital Enterprise Management (DEM), and Professional Writing and Communication (PWC). Currently, the ICCIT is building a research complement in social networking and communication, interactive and immersive digital media and culture, and the theory and practice of design, with an emphasis on all aspects of digital media. ICCIT is also actively engaged with the community and profit and non-profit organizations.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking on the link below. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. We recommend combining attached documents into one or two files in PDF/MS Word files in the following format: 1) Letter, CV, and research & teaching statements 2) Publications

Applicants should also provide the names and contact details of three referees in their application. All application materials must be submitted online by the closing date, October 17, 2014.

For more information on the Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology, please visit our website: http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit

To apply online please click: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1401669

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
 * Deadline: 17 Oct. 2014.
 * Also posted at Communication and Media Studies 2014-2015 and New Media and Digital Humanities 2015

===University of Toronto Mississauga (CAN) - TT Assistant Professor of Culture and New Media=== The Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology (ICCIT) at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a tenure-stream position in the area of Culture and New Media at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment will commence on July 1, 2015.

We seek a candidate to build on the strengths of the Institute through research that examines the intersection of culture and new media in relation to the social, political, and economic dimensions of life in both Canada and abroad. We are particularly interested in individuals doing work in areas like digital culture, surveillance studies, and globalization.

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. degree by the appointment start date (or shortly thereafter) in a related field and have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and research. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses focusing on culture and new media and s/he will have a graduate appointment in one of the University’s tri-campus graduate departments.

Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. We recommend combining attached documents into one or two files in PDF/MS Word files in the following format: 1) Letter, CV, and research & teaching statements 2) Publications

Applicants must have three referees send signed letters directly to Professor Anthony Wensley, Director, ICCIT, University of Toronto Mississauga via email to iccit.utm@utoronto.ca by the closing date, November 21, 2014.

To apply online please click: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1401667

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
 * Deadline: 21 Nov. 2014.
 * Also posted at Communication and Media Studies 2014-2015 and New Media and Digital Humanities 2015

University of Toronto Mississauga (CAN) - TT Assistant Professor, Sexuality Studies
The Department of Historical Studies at the University of Toronto invites applications for a tenure-track position in Sexuality Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning July 1, 2015.

This position will be affiliated with the Department’s Women and Gender Studies Program. Preference will be given to scholars doing interdisciplinary work using feminist research methodologies in the intersection of sexuality and fields such as queer studies; trans studies; critical area studies; dis/ability studies; Aboriginal studies; critical race theory; and/or diaspora and transnational studies. Candidates must display theoretical mastery of the subject area, as well as engagement with current debates and initiatives in the field. They must demonstrate evidence of excellence in and commitment to both research and teaching. Demonstrated commitment to students and to university service and community engagement are important qualifications. Research and teaching interests that complement and enhance existing departmental strengths would be an asset. A PhD is required by the date of appointment or shortly thereafter.

The successful candidate will have the ability to teach a broad range of courses from the introductory to advanced levels about diverse aspects of Women and Gender Studies, contributing to the undergraduate program on the Mississauga campus, and will hold a graduate appointment at the Women and Gender Studies Institute. The successful applicant will join a vibrant intellectual community of world-class scholars at Canada’s leading university. The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is one of the most fascinating, diverse, and “livable” places in the world. Information about the Department of History and Historical Studies is available at: www.utm.utoronto.ca/historical-studies/  and www.history.utoronto.ca.
 * All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply online on the University of Toronto Careers web site: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobsearch.ftl. Applications should be addressed to Professor Rebecca Wittmann, Chair, Department of Historical Studies, and must be submitted by October 31, 2014.  The application must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, sample of academic writing, statement of research interests, all academic transcripts, and a teaching dossier (i.e. all teaching evaluations; sample syllabi, assignments and/or tests; descriptions of teaching strategies and innovations, etc.). Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. We recommend combining attached documents into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format.
 * Arrangements should be made for three letters of reference, at least one of which must comment on the applicant’s teaching abilities, to be submitted by the deadline to [mailto:historical.studies@utoronto.ca historical.studies@utoronto.ca]. Please include the candidate’s name and “Women and Gender Studies Search” in the subject line. Questions about this position may be addressed to the same email address.
 * All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

University of Toronto Scarborough (CAN) - Gender in East Asia

 * The Department of Historical and Cultural Studies (HCS) at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment in the historical study of Gender in East Asia. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will begin on July 1, 2015 or shortly thereafter.
 * Applicants must hold a PhD in History, Women's and/or Gender Studies, or East Asian Studies by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter. Applicants also must have a record of excellence in research in the area of historical study of Gender in East Asia, demonstrate the ability to develop an independently funded research program, and must exhibit demonstrated excellence in teaching.
 * Apply at: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1401824
 * The closing date for applications is October 29, 2014.
 * Also posted at Asian History 2014-15

University of Washington - Seattle - TT Associate Professor - Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies (spec. Feminist Political Science)
The Department of Gender, Women, & Sexuality Studies at the University of Washington, Seattle seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Associate Professor in Feminist Political Science, beginning in the Fall Quarter, 2015.

This is a full-time, tenured, 9-month, and multi-year appointment. Applicants should have the Ph.D. degree by the start of appointment and will be expected to participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching and independent research.

The candidate must have expertise in Feminist Political Theory, Gender and Democracy, Participatory Politics, Constitutional Law, and one or more of the following specializations: Queer Studies, Critical Race Studies, Social Movements, South Asian Studies, Latin American Studies.

Requirements: Mid-level professional with experience in a Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies department in a peer institution. An excellent publications record; demonstrated excellence in teaching; several years of experience with teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, both in core GWSS courses and in the above areas of expertise; familiarity with on-line and hybrid teaching; experience with mentoring graduate students at the doctoral level; experience with department and university service.

Application packet should include cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, c.v., sample syllabi for graduate and undergraduate courses in GWSS core areas and areas of specialization, teaching evaluations and names of three referees.
 * Deadline for submitting application: October 15, 2014. Job link: https://ap.washington.edu/ahr/academic-jobs/position/aa807

University of West Georgia (GA) - TT Assistant Professor - U.S. Women's History
The History Department of the Universtiy of West Georgia invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor in U.S. women's history, starting August 1, 2015. 

Specialties in either the 19th or 20th centuries are encouraged, but the candidate will be expected to teach survey courses in  U.S. history and in U.S. women's history both to and from 1865. 

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===University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire (WI) - TT Assistant Professor - Women's Studies Program=== A probationary tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor is available in the Women's Studies Program in the College of Arts and Sciences. The department seeks a dynamic candidate with expertise in women's/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 2015/2016 academic year, August 24, 2015. 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, 2015. ABD applicants may be considered but must complete the terminal degree by January 25, 2016. 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. Additionally, we seek candidates who value liberal education and want to join us as we develop and implement an innovative outcomes-based Liberal Education Core program in fall 2016. DUTIES: Teach a 12-credit course load each fall and spring semester, consisting of required courses for the Women's Studies program or other courses as assigned by the Women's 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. PROGRAM: The Women's Studies Program offers a major, a minor, and two certificate programs. Women's Studies faculty and academic staff come from different departments and disciplines, but share a commitment to feminist issues and pedagogies (for more information, visit our website at http://www.uwec.edu/wmns)
 * Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Web site: http://www.uwec.edu/Employment/uweccareers.htm.
 * Click the link to the Womens Studies Assistant Professor position (TAM ID #9927) and then click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application electronically.
 * To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by December 1, 2014. However, screening may continue until position is filled.

===University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire (WI) - TT Asst. Professor, Dept. of Sociology and Women's Studies Program=== Probationary tenure track faculty position with a joint appointment in the Department of Sociology and the Women's Studies Program at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 24, 2015.

QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate in Sociology, Women's Studies, Family Studies, LGBTQ Studies or related field from a regionally accredited higher education institution is required. ABD applicants must complete the terminal degree by May 20, 2016. Successful applicant will have expertise in both LGBTQ Studies and Family Sociology. Salary will be commensurate with college teaching experience.

Demonstrated ability to teach family-related courses in Sociology and courses in LGBTQ Studies and Women's Studies will be considered assets. Additionally, we seek candidates who value liberal education and want to join us as we develop and implement an innovative outcomes-based Liberal Education Core program in fall 2016.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Applicants will be expected to teach three to four courses each semester (depending on class size) in the Department of Sociology and the Women's Studies Program, participate in research and scholarly activities, provide academic advising to students as assigned, engage in service to the university and community, and participate in department/program, college, and university committee work. Teaching introductory and upper level coursework in Family Studies, LGBTQ Studies, Sociology and Women's Studies will be required.

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: The Department of Sociology has eight full time faculty members and offers a major and minor in sociology. The Department also has administrative responsibility for an interdisciplinary family studies minor. There are approximately 180 sociology majors and minors and 140 family studies minors. The Department enrolls approximately 1250 students in Departmental courses per semester. The Women's Studies Program is an interdisciplinary academic unit with twenty-seven Affiliates drawn from departments and disciplines campus-wide. There are approximately 60 Women's Studies majors and minors. In addition to a major and minor, the Program also offers certificate programs in Women's Studies and LGBTQ Studies. The Program also enrolls approximately 700 students in Program and cross-listed courses per semester.

===Wake Forest University (NC) - TT 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 2015. Specialization is open, but with preferred emphasis on post-1945 British, Global Anglophone, or American literature, in addition to emphasis in any area of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Applicants must have either a PhD in English or in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, with a demonstrated commitment to both literary studies and the interdisciplinary study of women, gender, and/or sexuality. Candidates should have a record of excellence in teaching and research and a strong commitment to both. 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.
 * Apply online at UW-Eau Claire Careers (http://www.uwec.edu/Employment/uweccareers.htm). Click the UW-Eau Claire Careers link for Sociology and Women's Studies: Assistant Professor in Family Studies and LGBTQ Studies (Job ID # 9935).
 * To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by December 1, 2014. However, screening may continue until position is filled.
 * 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 vita, statement of research and teaching philosophy, and a writing sample, 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 [mailto:letters@wfu.edu letters@wfu.edu]. Applications and other materials must be submitted no later than October 24. Interviews will be held at the MLA Conference in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Questions about the application process may be addressed to [mailto:wakejobs@wfu.edu wakejobs@wfu.edu]. Questions about the position may be addressed to [mailto:english@wfu.edu english@wfu.edu].
 * Posted at MLA JIL 09/19/14 (https://apply.interfolio.com/26633)
 * Also posted at American Open 2015, Modern British 2015 and Anglophone 2015

Visiting Positions / Postdocs
===Brown University (RI) - Louise Lamphere Visiting Professorship in Anthropology and Gender Studies=== The Department of Anthropology and the Pembroke Center for Teaching and Research on Women invite applications for the Louise Lamphere Visiting Assistant Professorship in Anthropology and Gender Studies, appointment to be effective July 1, 2015. Candidates should have a scholarly focus on and expertise in gender studies and a Ph.D. in Anthropology or related discipline by the time of appointment. The teaching load of this appointment is three courses per academic year. This two-year Visiting Professorship is not renewable. ===Colby College (ME) - One-Year Faculty Fellow in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program=== The Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program (WGSS) at Colby College invites applications for a one-year faculty fellow beginning September 1, 2015. We seek a teacher-scholar (preferably with Ph.D. in hand) with advanced training in women's, gender, and/or sexuality studies and social science methods whose work focuses on transnational feminism and areas and/or populations outside the U.S. The position carries a four-course teaching load and includes classes in the program's core curriculum (introduction to WGSS and feminist theory) and electives in the candidate's area of specialization (more information about the program can be found at https://www.colby.edu/wgssdept/, or contact Mark Tappan, Director of WGSS, [mailto:mbtappan@colby.edu mbtappan@colby.edu]).
 * Initial application materials should include: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin November 1st. Submit applications to: https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/26161
 * Also posted at Cultural Anthropology 2014-2015

Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, sample syllabi, three letters of recommendation, and, if possible, copies of selected publications or in-press manuscripts to: [mailto:wgssfacfellowsearch@colby.edu wgssfacfellowsearch@colby.edu].
 * For full consideration, please submit materials by October 1, 2014. We expect to interview candidates at the National Women's Studies Association Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, November 12-15, 2014.