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=== 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

Illinois State University (IL) - 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

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

 * 9-month tenure track assistant professorship in Interdisciplinary Studies, 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

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?

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.

===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)

===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. ===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'''.
 * The deadline for receipt of applications and reference letters is October 1, 2014.

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.

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 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.

===University of Kansas - Assistant Professor - Gender Migration, Human Trafficking=== 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 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.

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 and Information Technology (CCIT), Interactive Digital Media (IDM), Digital Enterprise Management (DEM), and Professional Writing and Communication (PWC). Currently, 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 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.

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=1401667

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: 21 Nov. 2014.
 * Also posted at Communication and Media Studies 2014-2015 and New Media and Digital Humanities 2015

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 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.
 * 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.

Visiting Positions / Postdocs
===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]).

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.