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Amherst College - Gender, Science, and Technology Studies -- DEADLINE PASSED
The Amherst College Department of Women’s and Gender Studies invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the field of Gender, Science, and Technology Studies. The department, founded in 1987, is committed to inclusion, diversity and a high standard of interdisciplinary scholarship and instruction. We benefit from our location in the Connecticut River Valley, which boasts one of the largest concentrations of women’s studies scholars in the world, and we also maintain linkages with the Five College Women’s Studies Research Center and the Amherst College Center for Community Engagement.

We seek candidates whose scholarship makes a creative and interdisciplinary intervention in science policy, medicine, and/or technology as they intersect in a global context with gender, race, and sexuality. Topics that candidates could address include (but are not limited to): the role of race and gender in environmental policy; the gendered dimensions of scientific and medical developments and controversies (i.e. surrogate motherhood, sex selective abortion, medical tourism, HIV/AIDS, and maternal/infant health); contestations over genetic engineering, and the impact of the internet and digitization on practices and discourses of gender and sexuality. Candidates from the sciences, social sciences, humanities and interdisciplinary programs will be considered.
 * To apply, please submit as PDFs to [mailto:wags@amherst.edu wags@amherst.edu] a letter of application, a CV, one writing sample not to exceed 30 pages, sample course syllabi and three (3) letters of recommendations. Review of applications will begin September 15, 2012, and continue until the position is filled. Candidates must have the Ph.D. degree in hand or all requirements for the degree fulfilled by the start of the appointment. The position will begin in fall 2013. Inquiries may be directed to Amy Ford, Academic Department Coordinator, Women’s and Gender Studies Department, [mailto:wags@amherst.edu wags@amherst.edu].
 * Crossposted to History of Science, Technology and Medicine 2012-13
 * Did anyone recieve any acknowledgement of the Dept receiving their application? (9/24) No (9/26) x4 (10/1)
 * Has anyone heard anything - an acknowledgment of application, or timelines regarding shortlisting? (10/16) nothing here (10/16) x3
 * After e-mailing the department asking whether they received my application, I got an acknowledgement of application (10/1)
 * Any news? (11/1)
 * I got a background info and letter of recommendation waiver form in the mail. Does that mean anything?
 * I was invited to do a preliminary (30 min) interview via Skype (11/15)

Arizona State University - TT Assistant Professor of Women & Gender Studies -- NWSA/SKYPE INTERVIEWS
Arizona State University (ASU) seeks applications for a tenure-track position in Women and Gender Studies. Applicants are required to have a PhD in Women and Gender Studies or related field by time of appointment (August 2013), a record of interdisciplinary research and teaching; and a focus on structural inequities (legal, social, political, economic, etc.) in any area of sexuality studies. We are particularly interested in candidates who look at LGBTQ issues of economic justice or human rights, sexual citizenship, indigenous sexualities and/or masculinity studies from a transnational and/or intersectional perspective. The successful candidate will be expected to teach core undergraduate and graduate courses as well as upper division courses related to their specialty area.

Women and Gender Studies (WGS) at ASU is one of the largest, most vibrant undergraduate and PhD programs in the U.S. Located within the nations first School of Social Transformation (SST), a new transdisciplinary school unique to ASU that brings together interdisciplinary fields to integrate the study of gender, race, class, sexuality and nation. We are focused on transformational knowledge--new research approaches, themes and questions that are embedded in broader historical, social and cultural processes of change and are pursuing novel collaborative forms of teaching and knowledge creation to make discoveries, to create social innovations and to engage with others in changing the world. Application deadline is October 29, 2012, if not filled every Monday thereafter until the search is closed.
 * To apply, e-mail a single PDF file containing 1) a letter of interest describing research and teaching background and interests as they relate to both WGS and SST and 2) a curriculum vita to: [mailto:Jane.Little@asu.edu Jane.Little@asu.edu]. Applicants must make arrangements to have three letters of recommendation mailed directly from referees to: Faculty Search, ATTN: Jane Little, Women and Gender Studies, School of Social Transformation, P.O. Box 876403, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-6403.
 * 10/10 very nice acknowledgement from Jane Little (x6 10/29)
 * Jane Little v. helpful (x1000. Let's hope one of us gets to meet her in person soon!)
 * 11/06 - Email requesting interview at NWSA this weekend in Oakland. If candidate will not be at the NWSA meeting, phone or skype interview will be scheduled. They are moving fast, it seems. That's great! (X2)
 * 11/14: Request for additional materials (writing sample)

Armstrong Atlantic State University - TT Asst. in Women's History
Tenure track assistant professor in Women's History, to start Fall 2013

Teaching load 4/4: "Teaching responsibilities include: upper level courses in women’s history and additional areas of expertise, support of the M.A. in History, survey level courses in World History and/or American History as appropriate, and introductory courses in Gender and Women’s Studies."

" An earned Ph.D. in History is preferred. ABD candidates may be considered. Teaching experience at the college level is preferred."

Position dependant on final budgetary approval
 * Review begins: 26 Nov. 2012
 * Also posted at Non-Geographic/Methodologically Oriented 2012-13

Bucknell University - Women's and Gender Studies -- CAMPUS INTERVIEWS
The Women's and Gender Studies Program at Bucknell University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of Women's and Gender Studies, beginning in August 2013, specializing in queer studies with an emphasis in race/ethnicity and sexuality in the U.S. and a disciplinary focus in the humanities. Candidates should submit a cv, cover letter, sample syllabi and teaching evaluations, a chapter- or article-length writing sample, and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin on September 28, 2012.

Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching 5 courses each academic year. The candidate is expected to teach broad survey courses in Women's and Gender Studies as well as courses in queer studies and on issues related to race, ethnicity and sexuality in the U.S.
 * Applications must be made online at: http://www.bucknell.edu/jobs.


 * Does anyone know if this is closed? There is no more listing for the position on Bucknell's site. (10/17)
 * I applied on Sept. 28th and haven't heard anything from them (10/18 X5)
 * Contacted for skype interview (10/16 x 2)
 * My friend was contacted for a campus visit 10/26

California State University, Fresno - TT Asst. Professor, Women's Studies
California State University, Fresno is a learning-centered University. We believe learning thrives when a strong and active commitment to diversity is shared by all. This is because learning can only take place in a climate where differing points of view are welcome, and diversity of all kinds is valued by everyone. Fresno State has been recognized by the Federal government as an Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). Fresno State has been recognized in the Community Engagement classification by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Faculty members gain a clear path to tenure through the University's Probationary Plan Process.

Available for Academic Year: 2013/2014. Salary placement depends upon academic preparation and professional experience. Instructional Level: Undergraduate and Graduate

Position Characteristics: The successful candidate will specialize in feminist intersectional approaches to the study of African American, Southeast Asian American, Chican@, Mexican American, Central American, or Indigenous and Native American lives. In addition, successful applicants will bring the potential to expand course offerings on women and any of the following: California, incarceration, LGBTQI, immigration, environmental studies, and/or health studies. This position will teach courses such as: feminist theories, history of feminisms, feminist research methods, and a seminar on feminist activism. Other courses may include Introduction to Women's Studies, Critical Thinking-Gender Issues, Women of Color in the US, Diversity in the US: Race, Class, and Gender, Representations of Women, and Introduction to Gay and Lesbian Studies.

Academic Preparation: An earned doctorate in Women's Studies or a related field for appointment to a tenure-track position is required. A Ph.D. is preferred; however, a Psy. D., or an Ed.D. will be considered if other qualifications are met. The doctorate must be completed no later than July 1, 2013.

Teaching Or Other Experience: Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to Women's Studies and experience with interdisciplinary programs. Teaching experience in Women's Studies is preferred. Scholarly publications and conference participation are requirements of the position. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and be able to engage with diverse communities in the central California region. Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to English, speak one of the languages spoken by residents of California's Central Valley (such as Spanish and Hmong). For additional information on the University's commitment to diversity visit: http://www.fresnostate.edu/academics/diversity.


 * Application Instructions: Apply online at http://jobs.fresnostate.edu and submit the following: 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a sample Introduction to Women's Studies syllabus, 4) unofficial transcripts, and 5) contact information for six references. As screening proceeds, candidates will be asked to submit three letters of reference, a writing sample, and an official transcript. At least one reference should be able to address experience from the past five years that is relevant to this position.
 * Open Until Filled: To ensure the full consideration, applicants should submit all application materials by 11/15/2012. Searches automatically close on 4/1/2013 if not filled.
 * Also posted at Ethnic Studies/Cultural Studies 2012-13

Emory University - Assistant Professor-Black Feminist Theory and/or Feminist Theories of Race -- SKYPE INTERVIEWS
FROM MLA JIL 09/28/12

The Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Emory University announces a position at the assistant professor rank in Black Feminist Theory and/or Feminist Theories of Race. Emory University has strengths in feminist 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 that foreground the relationships among gender, sexuality, and race. The ability to teach feminist theories on both graduate and undergraduate levels is important. The appointment is 100% within the Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. The department strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minorities.


 * We will begin screening applicants October 15, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. We plan on bringing finalists to campus for interviews in late November through early December 2012. Please send a full dossier, which includes a letter of application, your CV, a writing sample of ten thousand words, and three letters of reference via email in attachments to: [mailto:wgss@emory.edu wgss@emory.edu]; Chair, Black Feminist Theory and/or Feminist Theories of Race Search, Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Candler Library 128, Emory University, Atlanta GA 30322.
 * Also posted at Ethnic Studies/Cultural Studies 2012-13
 * Has anyone heard anything beyond acknowledgement of application? (10/31) (x2)
 * I received a "self identification form" (asking to provide info on gender, race etc) (11/2)
 * request for Skype interview (11/8)
 * ?? Today is 11/7<-- I also noticed the incorrect date, but thought maybe the interview was scheduled *for* the 8th (but 24 hrs notice before an interview seems weird). Perhaps the OP would elborate?
 * I haven't heard anything. No acknowledgement or self identification form. Anyone else in the same boat (11/7)x2
 * Request for self-identificaiton form on 11/2
 * i am not OP, but also received request for Skype interview (11/11)

Georgia State University - Women's Studies Institute - TT Asst. / Assoc. - DEADLINE PASSED
The Women's Studies Institute at Georgia State University invites applicants for an anticipated tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant or associate professor, pending budgetary approval. We seek candidates with expertise in the fields of Africana Diaspora Studies (including, but not limited to African American Studies) and/or Latina/Chicana Studies. We are particularly interested in scholars whose research augments one or more of the department's three main areas of focus: sexualities; transnational/globalization studies; and social change. Research areas may include feminist science studies; health (reproductive; public health; HIV/AIDS; mental health; disabilities); environmental studies (including environmental racism); resource conflict (in situations of war or urban conflicts in Atlanta and the U.S.); media studies; and cultural studies. Teaching duties will include undergraduate and graduate courses. Teaching load and publication expectations are commensurate with other research institutions. Anticipated start date is August 2013.


 * Review of applications begins November 1, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled. Please send cover letter, statement of research interests and goals, and CV (with three references listed) to: Search Committee, Women's Studies Institute, P.O. Box 3969, Atlanta, GA 30302-3969. Georgia State University is an AA/EEO employer. An offer of employment will be conditional on background verification.
 * Request for more materials (11/12)

Gettysburg College - Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies -- PRIORITY DEADLINE PASSED
The Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program at Gettysburg College invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2013. We seek a scholar with graduate training in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies whose primary specialization is LGBT, Queer, or Sexuality Studies, with a research focus that includes women. We are open to a variety of theoretical and disciplinary approaches to the area of specialization and have an interest in candidates prepared to teach a course in the psychology of gender. We also encourage candidates with expertise in global sexualities to apply. Candidates must be committed to undergraduate education and advising, engaged in a strong research program, and prepared to teach five courses yearly. Courses will include introductory, theoretical, and other required core courses for our major, as well as courses in the area of specialization. PhD is required at the time of the appointment, and teaching experience is preferred.

Gettysburg College is a highly selective liberal arts college located within 90 minutes of the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area. Established in 1832, the College has a rich history and is situated on a 220-acre campus with an enrollment of over 2,600 students. The College assures equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, and disability. Gettysburg College is committed to creating a more diverse community; as part of that process, the College encourages candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply.


 * Please submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching statement and research statement electronically to http://gettysburg.peopleadmin.com/postings/449 . In addition, three letters of recommendation should be sent electronically to jsprague@gettysburg.edu with the subject heading “WGS Search Committee”. Applications received by November 10, 2012 will be given fullest consideration.

Grand Valley State University - NWSA INTERVIEWS
The Women and Gender Studies Program at Grand Valley State University invites applications for a new tenure track position beginning fall 2013. A Ph.D. by August 2013 is required for appointment as assistant professor; evidence of excellence in teaching and potential for a productive research program is essential. We seek a teacher-scholar who complements but does not duplicate current strengths in the Program. Area of specialization is open but we are especially interested in candidates who can teach interdisciplinary feminist methodology and feminist and queer theory.

WGS offers the BA and BS degrees, as well as a minor, and deliberately bridges the social sciences and humanities. Faculty teach six courses per year, including Introduction to Gender and advanced courses reflecting both the candidate's expertise and the needs of the Program. All faculty advise and mentor students, while maintaining an active record of research and publication. We value activism and social justice and have a strong commitment to service learning.


 * Applicants should submit electronic application materials online at http://www.gvsujobs.org . Please include: a cover letter addressing motivations for teaching at a university committed to liberal arts education and in a program that values student activism; a curriculum vitae; separate statements about 1) teaching philosophy, 2) research interests and future plans, and 3) potential to foster and support diversity among our students, faculty, and community. Three letters of reference should be sent directly to Dr. Kathleen Underwood, Search Committee Chair, WGS Program, 229 Lake Ontario Hall, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI 49401. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. We will hold preliminary interviews at National Women’s Studies Association Annual Conference in Oakland.
 * Invitations to interview at NWSA went out today, October 29.
 * By email or phone call?
 * Via phone call. They understand some people might be without power or out of contact right now (East Coast Weather).
 * I'm on the West Coast, so I'm just going to assume I was not invited. Good luck to you though!

Hampshire College - Asst. Professor, Queer Studies
We are seeking a candidate whose work is interdisciplinary and addresses the intersections of sexuality and gender with questions of race, class, and/or nation, transnationalism, citizenship, or dis/ability in the humanities, (performing or fine) arts, media and cultural studies, and/or social sciences. Strength in queer theory and trans issues and theory is essential. In addition to introductory courses in queer and sexuality studies, the candidate will teach courses in their particular areas of specialization, contributing to Hampshire Colleges interdisciplinary curriculum. The successful candidate will be in a position both to create a Queer Studies Program at Hampshire and to build the newly established Five College Certificate Program in Queer and Sexuality studies.

Required qualifications include: Ph.D. in hand by the time of the appointment, with a specialization in queer studies; discipline open. A successful candidate will show promise as a dedicated, charismatic teacher with an interest in mentoring student projects that are often highly interdisciplinary in nature. We also expect evidence of strong potential for innovative scholarship and/or artistic practice. A demonstrated record of working with diverse students and faculty, particularly LGBTQ students, and a demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity are required.
 * Review of applications will begin November 15, 2012, and continue until the position is filled. Please submit as PDFs a letter of application, a CV, one writing sample not to exceed 30 pages, sample course syllabi and three (3) letters of recommendation to http://jobs.hampshire.edu/.

Indiana University - Professor of Feminist Criticism (Advanced Assistant, Associate or Full) - English - DEADLINE PASSED
The Department of English at Indiana University Bloomington seeks an outstanding scholar at the advanced assistant, associate or full rank, with demonstrated interests in gender or sexuality studies. Field and period are open. With the Kinsey Institute, the Lilly Rare Book Library, and the country's first graduate program in Gender Studies, IU Bloomington offers world-class resources and a lively collaborative environment. Teaching load is 2-2, on a semester system.
 * Candidates should initially send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references, each from a different institution, to Mary Favret, Chair of the Search Committee for Feminist Criticism, English Department, 1020 East Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN, 47405-7103.
 * Review of applications will begin October 15, 2012. The search will remain open until the position is filled.
 * Received request for additional materials (writing sample + letters) 11/1

===Pennsylvania State University - Black Feminist Thought & Theory, Gender & Sexuality Studies, or Queer/LGBT Studies (Dept of African American Studies)=== The Pennsylvania State University, College of the Liberal Arts, invites applications for a tenure-stream position in Black Feminist Thought and Theory, Gender and Sexuality Studies, or Queer/LGBT Studies for its new Department of African American Studies. The position is to be filled at the rank of associate professor. Applicants should have demonstrable teaching experience and scholarly credentials commensurate with an associate professor appointment at a major research university. While we seek to hire an established scholar in the areas indicated above, we will consider applications from other disciplines in the broader field of African American Studies, including cultural and social anthropology, political economy, sociology, history, philosophy, and cultural geography. We particularly welcome applications from scholars with demonstrable expertise in the digital humanities.
 * The salary/benefit package is competitive, and the position begins in fall 2013. Applications for the position must be submitted electronically to: www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch/. The on-line application must include a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Please arrange to have three confidential letters of reference sent to Staci Kelly at szk3@psu.edu. If the application and letters of referencecannot be submitted electronically, they may be mailed to Search Committee Chair, AFAM Search Committee, The Pennsylvania State University, 133 Willard Building, University Park, PA 16802. Applications received by November 15, 2012 will receive first priority, although all applications will be considered until the search is concluded.
 * Also posted at Ethnic Studies/Cultural Studies 2012-13

Pennsylvania State University - Feminist Theory and Women’s Health
The Department of Women’s Studies at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a position in Feminist Theory and Women’s Health, at the assistant or associate rank. This position requires a scholar whose research on Women’s Health incorporates theoretical perspectives on one or more of the following areas: gender and sexuality; global health; reproductive rights and access; disability studies; environmental justice.

Given this department’s consistent, top-ranked position among Women’s Studies programs in the United States, the ideal candidate should present a dynamic feminist research and publication agenda. The successful candidate is expected to publish in high-quality venues, to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in both feminist theory and women’s health, and is encouraged to seek external funding. Tenure will be granted in the Department of Women’s Studies, but a joint appointment is possible. Penn State has vibrant programs in bioethics and medical humanities (at the University Park and Hershey campuses) and disability studies, as well as research centers such as the Social Science Research Institute, and the Children, Youth, and Families Consortium, and the Rock Ethics Institute.
 * The salary/benefit package is competitive, and the position begins in fall, 2013. Applications for the position must be submitted electronically to: http://www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch/. The on-line application must include a cover letter, CV, and a writing sample or representative publication.Please arrange to have three confidential letters of reference sent to Staci Kelly at szk3@psu.edu. If the application and letters of reference cannot be submitted electronically, they may be mailed to Search Committee Chair, Women’s Studies Search Committee, The Pennsylvania State University, 133 Willard Building, University Park, PA 16802. Applications received by December 1, 2012 will receive first priority, although all applications will be considered until the search is concluded. For additional information contact Staci Kelly at szk3@psu.edu.

San Francisco State University - TT Assistant Professor
The Women and Gender Studies Department at San Francisco State University invites applicants for an approved tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin in fall 2013, subject to financial ability. We seek scholars with expertise in such fields as critical geography, transnational migrations, health inequalities, science studies, economic and political theory, and/or disability studies, and we especially welcome applications from candidates with interdisciplinary training in fields such as Women and Gender Studies, Ethnic Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, Geography, and/or History. Qualifications: Ph.D. (or completion of degree requirements by August 1, 2013), evidence of teaching effectiveness, and demonstrable high-quality scholarship. Salary is competitive, commensurate with qualifications. San Francisco State University, as part of the California State University system, provides generous health, retirement, and other benefits, including domestic partner benefits.


 * Candidates should send their letter of application with a curriculum vitae and three recent (no more than two years old) letters of recommendation to Hiring Committee, Department of Women and Gender Studies, San Francisco State University, 1600 Holloway Avenue, CA 94132. Requests for writing sample, syllabi, teaching evaluations, and teaching philosophy will be made after the first round of review. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2012 and will continue until a suitable candidate is hired.

University of California, San Diego - Assistant Professor in Chicana/Latina Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies

 * The Ethnic Studies Department (http://www.ethnicstudies.ucsd.edu/) at the University of California, San Diego invites applications for a position as an Assistant Professor in Chicana/Latina Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies, beginning Fall 2013 (pending budget approval). We seek an interdisciplinary scholar working in any historical period, whose research critically engages the lived realities of race, gender, and sexuality in regional, global, and/or transnational contexts. We welcome applications from scholars who hold a Ph.D. in any field in the arts, humanities, or social sciences, and who can demonstrate a commitment to building equitable, diverse classroom and research environments. The position's teaching responsibilities will be divided evenly between Critical Gender Studies ( http://cgs.ucsd.edu/) and Ethnic Studies.
 * For a complete description of the position and applications, please visit us at: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF00224. The deadline to apply is November 15, 2012. The position start date is July 1, 2013.
 * Also posted at Ethnic Studies/Cultural Studies 2012-13

===University of Connecticut - Philosophy and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies - DEADLINE PASSED=== Assistant Professor (tenure-track), joint position in Philosophy and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, to begin August 2013, teaching load 2 + 2. AOS: Open. AOC: Open.

Minimum Qualifications: The candidate must have a record demonstrating an exceptionally promising research program that contributes both to Philosophy and to Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Research areas of particular interest are those that intersect with the WGSS Program's emphasis on Science, Health, and Technology, including, but not limited to, Environmental Ethics, Medical Ethics, Bioethics, Disability Studies, Ethics and New Technologies, and Philosophy of Science. The candidate must be qualified to teach in our strong analytic philosophy PhD program, and preferably will show evidence of being prepared to teach advanced undergraduate classes in core WGSS subjects. The candidate must have completed all the requirements for a PhD (or foreign equivalent) by August 23, 2013. Tenure-track position to begin August 2013.
 * Apply through Husky Hire by uploading a CV, cover letter, statement of research interests, teaching portfolio, and writing sample(s) via Husky Hire. Please have referees email at least 3 confidential letters of recommendation to philosophyjob@uconn.edu with your name followed by WGSS in the subject line. Applications must be received by November 1, 2012.
 * Is anyone else having trouble with HuskyHire? First I couldn't register; now I keep getting errors. Emailed to ask if I can submit my dissoer via email.

University of Illinois at Chicago - Adv. Assoc. or Full Professor in Intersectional Feminism & Critical Praxis
The Gender and Women’s Studies Program at the University of Illinois at Chicago invites applications for an Advanced Associate or Full Professor in Intersectional Feminism and Critical Praxis beginning in Fall 2013. The candidate will be part of a new Social Justice and Human Rights Cluster and will play a key role in developing and shaping it.

We especially seek candidates whose work operates at the nexus of research, theory, and practice. Fields of inquiry may include, but are not limited to Postcolonial Studies, African American Studies, Asian American Studies, Latina feminist thought, black feminist thought, feminism in the global south, critical pedagogy in diverse communities, critical race theory (CRT), and participatory action research (PAR). The applicant should be grounded in an interdisciplinary approach to her or his scholarship and should be able to work collaboratively across disciplines.

Faculty responsibilities include mentorship of junior scholars in overlapping fields of inquiry, developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in appropriate fields, advancing the Social Justice Initiative at UIC, and providing leadership for engaged scholarly projects that link to non-academic community partners.

Ph.D. or equivalent degree required. We seek a highly accomplished candidate with national or international distinction whose research investigates the intersection of feminist politics, critical theories of difference, and questions of resistance. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.


 * LINK to Apply - Close Date: Dec, 05, 2012.

University of Illinois at Chicago - Full/Advanced Associate Professor, Post-Colonial Sexualities/Queer Studies
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking candidates for a senior scholar position at the Full or Advanced Associate Professor rank in Post-Colonial Sexualities/Queer studies beginning in Fall 2013. This is one of five eventual positions in a multi-unit cluster initiative on “the Racialized Body” focusing on the ways that contemporary and historical notions of race, racial ideology, and racial politics manifest in how the body is represented, inhabited and regulated. The position in Post-Colonial Sexualities studies will focus on the racialized body as a nexus where intimate forms of power that emerge out of gender and sexual relations intersect with imperial power and colonial legacies. Scholars who adopt an intersectional perspective will be strongly considered.

Disciplinary home at UIC is open to a range of possibilities including English, departments in the social sciences, including anthropology, sociology, political science or economics and/or one of the inter-disciplinary units such as African American studies, Latin American and Latino studies, Asian American studies and Gender and Women’s studies. Associate/Full Professors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences typically are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate classes; conduct research that has the potential to result in publication; advise students at the graduate level; and provide service as appropriated to the department, the university and the profession.
 * Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience, PhD or equivalent degree required. For full consideration, please submit your materials by December 21, 2012. Applicants should complete an on-line application with the contact information for three references at https://jobs.uic.edu (Click on the Job Board and then the position) and submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae and writing samples. The final authorization of this position is subject to availability of state funding.

University of Iowa - Assistant Professor of Transnational Sexuality Studies
Application URL: http://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty/view/61381

The Department of Gender, Women’s and Sexuality Studies (GWSS) and the Division of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures (DWLLC) at the University of Iowa invite applications for a tenure‑track joint position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Transnational Sexuality Studies. Candidates must have native or near‑native fluency in one of the foreign languages taught in the DWLLC: American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, Czech, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish, and Swahili, and be willing and able to deliver instruction at all levels of the graduate and undergraduate curriculum.

Candidates should apply by submitting a curriculum vitae and cover letter clearly describing their research and teaching interests in Transnational Sexuality Studies. Ph.D. degree required by August 1, 2013. Desired areas of additional expertise include gender studies, literary and cultural studies, and interdisciplinary approaches to the study of topics such as diaspora, translation, migration, and global flows.
 * Closes: 12/1/2012.
 * Does anyone hear anything? (10/26)
 * (10/27) Writing sample requested on 10/23 X 5
 * Is there more news than writing sample? (11/5)
 * (11/9) No, and the position has been readvertised at the NWSA website, so perhaps they weren't happy with their pool so far ... <-- I saw the readvertisement, and am betting it is the language req that is narrowing their pool.
 * (11/12) Yeah, it's a somewhat unusual combination: sexuality studies and language proficiency high enough for graduate instruction ...

University of Massachusetts Amherst -- PRIORITY DEADLINE PASSED
The WGSS Department at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is searching for scholar (start date 9/1/2013) whose work focuses on the African diaspora with a preference for Latin America and/or sexuality studies, but all qualified applicants will be considered. Successful candidate must have a Ph.D. Scholarly credentials and some teaching experience in Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies required. Field open, but preference to candidates whose work crosses traditional academic boundaries. Duties include: one required course and one elective course each semester, including large general education introductory course; undergraduate and graduate student advising; departmental and university wide service. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.


 * Applicants must submit letter of application, CV, sample publications and relevant syllabi, and three letters of recommendations. Priority deadline is October 19, 2012. Applications will be reviewed until position is filled. Electronic applications preferred and should be in PDF format and sent to [mailto:wgsssearch@wost.umass.edu wgsssearch@wost.umass.edu] (please put Search R42043 in subject line). Send paper applications to: Chair of Search R42043, Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies Program, Bartlett 208, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003.
 * Required to submit a diversity survey (10/26)
 * Has anyone heard anything? (11/5) <-- Nothing (11/11)

University of Richmond - Sociology of Gender -- CAMPUS INTERVIEWS
Assistant Professor of Sociology. Areas of Faculty Expertise: Gender. Job Description: The Department of Sociology & Anthropology at the University of Richmond invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level to begin August 2013. We seek a candidate with a strong commitment to high quality undergraduate education and primary expertise in the sociology of gender, with an additional specialty in medical sociology and/or families strongly preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to teach introduction to sociology; research methods or sociological theory; and advanced seminar courses in her/his areas of expertise. We seek individuals with a strong research program that will actively involve undergraduate majors. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Sociology or be ABD with an anticipated completion by July 31, 2013. The successful candidate must meet all position requirements at the time of selection.

Applicants should apply online at www.urjobs.org using the Faculty (Instructional/Research) link. Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, a statement of teaching interests and philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available), a description of current and planned research programs, and a current curriculum vitae. Additionally, applicants should arrange to have three letters of recommendation (including at least one that addresses teaching effectiveness or potential) sent to: Elizabeth Ransom, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Sociology, University of Richmond, VA 23173.

The University of Richmond is a highly selective, private institution that is committed to developing a diverse workforce and student body and to supporting an inclusive campus community. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to these goals. For more information on the department, see: sociology.richmond.edu.
 * Review of applications will begin on August 15, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Members of the search committee will conduct preliminary interviews at the American Sociological Association 2012 Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, August 17 - 19.
 * Soc job board says interviews are scheduled. [posted second week in Oct.]

University of Saskatchewan - TT Asst. in Asian History, spec. in Gender & Sexualities
The Department of History in the College of Arts and Science at the University of Saskatchewan invites applications for a tenure-track position in Asian history with a specialization in gender and sexualities. The starting date for this position is July 1, 2013. Geographical specialization (within Asia) and temporal focus are open. Familiarity with feminist and/or queer theory is a strong asset.

We seek a scholar who will strengthen and broaden our existing departmental expertise in histories of gender and sexuality. Additionally, we welcome linkages to the current areas of research strength in the department, including: Native-Newcomer relations; the history of science and medicine; environmental history; twentieth century politics, culture and public policy; and the North American Great Plains. The successful candidate for this position will also participate in the Women’s and Gender Studies Program (WGSt) located in the Interdisciplinary Centre for Culture and Creativity. It is expected that the candidate would provide interesting new synergies for collaborative research with faculty in the WGSt program, which might include: research on sexualities and race, gender and development, gender and the environment, and sexualities and medicine. In addition, the University of Saskatchewan offers a variety of opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations across the College and the University, including: collaboration with the fifty scholars actively engaged in gendered research across the disciplines; with faculty in the International Studies Program; and with faculty engaged in international study/research abroad initiatives. Department of History, College of Arts and Science, University of Saskatchewan, 9 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A5, Canada. Electronic applications are strongly encouraged (PDF files preferred). They may be sent by email to Nadine.penner@usask.ca
 * Applicants should send a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier, and a sample of written or published work, and should arrange for 3 letters of reference to be sent directly to Dr. Jim Handy, Head
 * The search committee will begin to review applications December 5, 2012, continuing until an appointment is made.
 * All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
 * Also posted at Asian History 2012-13

University of Texas at Arlington - Director of Interdisciplinary Studies
The School of Urban and Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for the position of Director of the Interdisciplinary Studies Program. This program serves an academically and socially diverse group of more than 500 undergraduate students, providing the integrative learning skills they need to leverage coursework spanning the university’s academic offerings toward individualized and rigorous Bachelors of Arts and Bachelors of Science degrees. The candidate will be hired as Associate or Full Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies.

The duties of the Director will include active research and teaching, program administration, curriculum development, student recruitment, and outreach to other degree programs on campus. The successful candidate will have a publication record and scholarship commensurate with rank, administrative experience, and a vision for programmatic and curricular development that enhances the program’s core mission of integrative learning. The program is currently developing Master of Arts and Master of Science degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies. The new director will be an integral part of developing the MA program. Preference will be given to candidates who present a clear vision for both the undergraduate and graduate curriculum.

Preferred Qualifications Applicants should submit a letter of application summarizing relevant background and experience, CV, and names and contacts of three references by mail and email to: Dr. Rod Hissong, c/o Marjorie Dick ([mailto:marjorie.dick@uta.edu marjorie.dick@uta.edu ]), Chair INTS Director Search Committee, School of Urban and Public Affairs, Box 19588, University of Texas Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019-0588.Review of applicants will begin immediately but applications submitted and completed by January 4, 2013 will receive full consideration. Search will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should contact Dr. Hissong for more information at (817) 272-3350.
 * A PhD in their field of study
 * Earned tenure
 * Demonstrated administrative experience
 * Research and teaching experience in an interdisciplinary field, including but not limited to: Interdisciplinary Studies; African American Studies; Women/Gender Studies; Science, Technology & Society; Cultural Studies; Environmental & Sustainable Studies; Global Studies; American Studies; Urban Studies; Ethnic Studies, or ; Neuroscience and Cognitive Studies.
 * Also posted at American Studies 2013 and Cultural Studies/Ethnic Studies 2012-13

University of Toronto Mississauga - TT Asst. Professor, Women and Gender Studies
Women and Gender Studies Program at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2013, by which time the candidate must hold a doctoral degree. The successful candidate will teach a range of undergraduate courses, from the introductory to advanced levels, on the Mississauga campus, and hold a graduate appointment at the Women and Gender Studies Institute on the university’s St. George campus.

Preferred areas of research include one or more of the following specialties as they relate to Women and Gender: Social and Political Thought; Cultural and Literary Representations; Transnational and Diasporic Contexts; Canadian Histories and Perspectives. Candidates must display theoretical mastery of the subject area, as well as engagement with current debates and initiatives in the field. They must provide evidence of excellence in and commitment to both research and teaching, with established or clear promise of distinguished publications in the field of expertise. Demonstrated commitment to students and to university service and community engagement are important qualifications. Experience in program development and the ability to work in a cross‐disciplinary context are also assets in this dynamic and growing program.

Information about the undergraduate and graduate departments of appointment is available at: http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/historical‐studies/ and www.wgsi.utoronto.ca. The successful applicant will join a vibrant intellectual community of world‐class scholars at Canada’s largest university, situated in the fascinating, diverse and “liveable” Greater Toronto Area (GTA).


 * All qualified applicants are encouraged to submit applications at the following URL: http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm (Position #1201398). Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications must be submitted by December 10, 2012, and 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 tests; descriptions of teaching strategies and innovations, etc.). If you have any questions about this position, please contact [mailto:historical.studies@utoronto.ca historical.studies@utoronto.ca]. The U of T application system can accommodate up to five attachments (10MB) per candidate profile; combining attachments in PDF/MS Word format can help reduce file size. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Arrangements should be made for three letters of reference to be submitted to [mailto:historical.studies@utoronto.ca historical.studies@utoronto.ca] by the deadline. At least one of the letters must comment on the applicant’s teaching abilities. Please specify Women and Gender Search followed by candidate name in the subject line (e.g. ‘Women and Gender Search – Applicant Jane Doe’).

University of Virginia - TT Asst. Professor Media & Gender/Sexuality Studies -- PRIORITY DEADLINE PASSED
The Department of Media Studies ( http://www.mediastudies.virginia.edu ) and the Program in Women, Gender, and Sexuality ( http://www.wgs.virginia.edu/) at the University of Virginia seek to hire jointly a tenure-track Assistant Professor, appointment beginning August 25, 2013. The successful candidate must have a PhD (or be ABD with expected completion of June 2013), evidence of innovative and effective teaching, and excellent research promise in both media studies and gender and/or sexuality studies. Desired areas of specialization within media studies may include LGBTQ studies, globalization, digital media, game culture, and social media.

To apply, candidates must submit a Candidate Profile through Jobs@UVA ( https://jobs.virginia.edu), search on posting number 0610690, and electronically attach the following: a cover letter of interest that describes research agenda and teaching experience and a curriculum vitae.

Also, under separate cover by e-mail please arrange for three (3) confidential letters of recommendation that speak to research excellence to be sent to: Professor Andrea Press, Chair of Search Committee, [mailto:gender_mediasearch@virginia.edu gender_mediasearch@virginia.edu]

For priority consideration please submit all application materials and letters of reference by November 1, 2012.


 * Also posted at Communication and Media Studies 2012-2013 & New Media & Digital Humanities 2013
 * Has anyone heard anything? (11/3)

=== University of Washington Tacoma - TT Assistant Professor of Gender Studies/Intersectionality === The University of Washington Tacoma invites applications for a full time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences (IAS). The successful candidate will be an intellectually expansive scholar trained in any field in the humanities, social sciences or a related interdisciplinary field specializing in Gender/Intersectionality (race, class, and gender broadly defined) with preference for a scholar trained in Latino/a Studies. She/he will be expected to engage in creative research and to develop and teach a range of classes, and will also contribute to our curricular offerings in women’s studies. We seek an interdisciplinary scholar ready to further UWT’s goal of building a culturally diverse educational environment, and who is eager to integrate new pedagogical techniques and technologies into teaching/learning.

The position primarily contributes to an interdisciplinary major in Ethnic, Gender and Labor Studies but also contributes to other interdisciplinary majors at UWT, such as: Arts, Media and Culture; Criminal Justice; American Studies; Hispanic Studies; and Politics, Philosophy, and Economics.

The position begins September 16, 2013, requires an earned doctorate, and is contingent on funding. Candidates in the final stages of their dissertation will be appointed on an acting basis.
 * To apply, please submit an application including: 1) a cover letter delineating your interests and qualifications, a description of your research agenda, teaching experience, and previous activities mentoring minorities, women, or members of other under-represented groups, 2) your curriculum vitae, including a list of courses taught, 3) an article length writing sample, 4) a statement of your teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching effectiveness, and 5) three letters of reference. Submit all application materials through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2246 . Application materials, including letters of recommendation, received via email will not be considered. Screening of applicants will begin November 27, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. For further information, e-mail Dr. Luther Adams, search chair, at adamsl@uw.edu.

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay - TT Assistant Professor of Democracy and Justice Studies (Women's Studies)
The position of Assistant Professor of Democracy and Justice Studies (Women's Studies) will include the following responsibilities: Teach a course load of 21 credits per academic year including introductory women's studies, American women's history, and upper-level women's studies courses appropriate to twentieth century U.S. women's history and pertaining to the purpose and mission of the Department.

QUALIFICATIONS: Earned doctorate in history or related field from an accredited institution. Will consider ABD candidates with the expectation that the degree is completed by the end of the first contract period. Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship. Commitment to undergraduate education. Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with a diverse array of students and colleagues.

Position is an academic year tenure-track appointment. Applicants must be considered for tenure and promotion in six years although tenure decisions may be at any time. Promotion from Assistant to Associate Professor is simultaneous with tenure. Excellence in teaching, sustained scholarly activity and institutional service required for retention and promotion. Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s).
 * To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Thursday, November 15, 2012. The position will remain open until filled.
 * For more information and application requirements visit our website: http://www.uwgb.edu/hr/jobs/ or call 920-465-2390.
 * Also posted at US History 2012-13

University of Wisconsin-Madison - Assistant Professor of Queer Theory, 1750-Present (English Dept.)
The Department of English at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks applicants for an assistant professor position (tenure-track) in any field of literary studies from 1750 to the present and are focusing on queer theory and/or LGBTQ studies. Appointment will begin August 2013. Ph.D. required prior to start of appointment. Preference will be given to candidates who are thinking in innovative ways about literary and queer studies. Please submit application materials, including letter of application, CV, book abstract, dossier, and writing sample of 25 pages, to Professor Theresa M. Kelley, Chair, Department of English at [mailto:employment@english.wisc.edu employment@english.wisc.edu].
 * For full consideration, applications must be received no later than November 15, 2012. Interviews will be conducted at the MLA conference in Boston, MA.
 * 11/13: Application acknowledged

Washington University in St. Louis - Asst. Professor, Sexuality Studies -- DEADLINE PASSED
The Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program at Washington University in St. Louis seeks to hire an Assistant Professor on the tenure track with a research focus in Sexuality Studies. We strongly encourage applications from scholars developing a strong research profile in any area of sexuality studies, and we are particularly interested in candidates who focus on queer theory, transnational studies, and/or masculinity studies. Candidates must have completed the Ph.D. by summer 2013.

Candidates should be well-versed in women, gender, and sexuality studies as they will be expected to contribute to core teaching in the program. We welcome applicants with disciplinary grounding in English, Ethnic Studies, History, Anthropology, Sociology, Philosophy, Psychology, Political Science, Economics and other Humanities and Social Sciences. We also welcome applicants with Ph.D.s in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. Responsibilities of the position include academic leadership, research and publication, teaching at the Undergraduate and Graduate levels, advising students and service, including participation in Program governance. Washington University is an Affirmative Action Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.
 * Applications must be received by October 15, 2012. Please send a letter of interest, a CV, three letters of recommendation, and an unpublished or published article length publication. Contact: Rebecca Wanzo, Search Committee Chair, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program, Washington University in St. Louis, Campus Box 1078, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130, [mailto:women@artsci.wustl.edu women@artsci.wustl.edu].
 * 9/28: application acknowledged
 * 10/5: application acknowledged (x4)
 * any word since the deadline?
 * 10/16: application acknowledged
 * Did anyone not get an acknowledgement? I just ask because I'm hoping Interfolio is e-mailing my application material correctly... [I would contact Donna Kepley (women@artsci.wustl.edu) to see if your materials were received. I got a confirmation both when my application was received (by mail) and also when my recommendations were received in the mail from Interfolio]
 * I didn't get an acknowledgement either and sent my material via USPS. (10/24)
 * (10/27) I also sent my application by USPS and have not received an acknowledgment.
 * I had not gotten an aknowledgement. I emailed the program administrator Donna Kepley and she said they had received very many applications. She was in the process of confirming the last wave of applications that came in, but it was a slow process at this point due to the large pool of applicants. 10/24
 * Does anyone know if WashU is interviewing at NWSA? any news?
 * Haven't heard anything about interviews, but I saw on last year's wiki that they hired a postdoc in masculinity and queer studies...I'm wondering if they plan to hire that person permanently.
 * To my knowledge, that person is now at another school in the Northeast. (google searches, etc.)
 * From what I can gather (from wiki from last year and google searches) there was a postdoc there from 2009-2012 and then another hired last year for a two-year position. The 2012 wiki says an offer was made in March of 2012. The person who moved on to a school in the northeast started at Wash U in 2009.
 * I can confirm that the postdoc they hired last March is still there now. The job description is slightly different from the postdoc posting (call for sexuality studies generally rather than emphasis on queer theory/masculinity studies exclusively), and they really advertised it a lot, which seems like it would just generate a lot of work if they planned to hire that person from the start- also, they started advertising this position well before the postdoc position even started, so my bet is we all have a shot. (I hope this is coherent, I am sleep-deprived.)
 * 11/1: email stating "The search committee will meet in mid-October to review all submissions." Did they mean mid-November?
 * Is the email the acknowledgement of your app or is this a second email? Maybe you could write back and ask if they meant November.
 * OP: Committee is still currently reviewing applications.
 * Please forgive me if this is a stupid question, but what does "OP" stand for?
 * OP = "Original Poster" (thank you!)
 * 11/7: Has anyone got the invitation for the interview at NWSA?
 * Nope (11/7)
 * Does anyone know that they are doing interviews there or are we just expecting them to? (11/8)
 * I am at the NWSA meeting and there's only 2 committees conducting job interviews here. (11/09)
 * Actually there were 3 comittees conducting interviews from what I saw (ASU, Dartmouth, and GVSU) but not Washington. I heard some interesting things about the university and program though (not entirely positive either). (11/13)

Wellesley College - Assistant Professor - Women and Gender Studies
The Womens and Gender Studies Department at Wellesley College invites applications for a tenure-track, beginning assistant professor in migration and transnationalism to start in the fall, 2013. We seek a social scientist (or training in a related field) whose research and teaching utilizes qualitative or quantitative methods. Priority will be given to scholars whose work is non-US based. The successful candidate will teach a 2/2 load that includes introduction to womens and gender studies, globalization and migration, global feminisms, in addition to courses in the new faculty members specific area. Demonstrated teaching ability, commitment to undergraduate womens education, and a developed research agenda are expected. Our department is interdisciplinary, has its own faculty, and attracts a large number of Wellesley students to its courses and major/minor. PhD preferred (ABD considered). We are dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty. Candidates should through their teaching, scholarship, or service demonstrate a commitment to building a diverse community.
 * A statement of teaching and research interests should be included in the cover letter; CV, a writing sample and three letters of recommendation are required (The online application will request names/email addresses so that recommenders or dossier services may submit the letters directly). Materials should be submitted through the online application system at https://career.wellesley.edu . All materials must be submitted by the closing date of November 15th to be considered. If there are difficulties submitting on line, please contact [mailto:working@wellesley.edu working@wellesley.edu]. For more information on the department, see: http://www.wellesley.edu/WomenSt/

Yale University - Assistant Professor in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies -- DEADLINE PASSED
The Yale University Program in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies intends to make a tenure-track assistant professor appointment, to begin July 1, 2013, in the field of gender, sexuality and transnational migration. We are interested in seeking research on migration across the Global South, and especially across and within Africa, Latin America, South-east Asia, and the Caribbean. Scholars in the social and human sciences, humanities, law, environmental studies, as well as those trained in interdisciplinary fields are encouraged to apply. Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women and underrepresented minorities. Ph.D. expected.
 * A cover letter describing your engagement with Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, a research statement, a teaching statement, a C.V., a two-page dissertation abstract, a chapter-length writing sample, and three letters of reference should be submitted to academicpositions.yale.edu/postings/554. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2012.
 * has anyone heard from the search committee on this? 10/31 (x3)

Brandeis University - Allen-Berenson Postdoctral Fellowship, Sexuality Studies
The Women's and Gender Studies Program at Brandeis University invites applications in the field of Sexuality Studies for its two-year Allen-Berenson Postdoctoral Fellowship. Preference will be given to candidates with backgrounds in the social sciences, including but not limited to political science, history, and legal studies. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research contributes to the study of sexuality through intersectional and interdisciplinary analysis; expertise in transnational and global studies is especially welcome. The successful candidate will teach one course each semester and participate in the scholarly life of the faculty.
 * Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a sample of your scholarly work, and three letters of recommendation to shunt@brandeis.edu. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2012. Ph.D. should be in hand by the commencement of the fellowship and preferably received within the past six years. Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates.

Duke University - Postdocs in Women's Studies (Gender and Science)

 * The Program in Womens Studies at Duke University invites applications for two residential postdoctoral associates for the 2013-14 academic year. Applications will be considered from colleagues working on Gender and Science. We welcome empirical, textual, philosophical, and theoretical projects from a diverse array of academic fields, political and cultural contexts, and historical periods. Applicants will be considered from diverse fields including feminist science and technology studies, in areas that link feminist analysis with the life sciences, history of science, work on new conceptions of the human, genomics, biomedicine and biotechnology, biocapitalism, evolution, ecology, neuroscience and cognition, science as social practice, sexuality and race, global health, and age. Candidates are expected to have a background in interdisciplinary Feminist Studies. The aim of the 2013-14 Womens Studies Postdoctoral Program is to provide a space for generative intellectual conversations between visiting scholars and Duke faculty in different disciplines. Successful proposals will be interdisciplinary in nature and demonstrate the applicants knowledge of gender studies.
 * Fellows will teach one course, will jointly run a faculty/graduate student reading group, and will organize a symposium on the topic of gender and science. The fellowship includes a stipend, health insurance, office space, and clerical support. Applicants should have completed all PhD requirements by June 2013 and be no more than ten years past the PhD.
 * Applications (including all letters of recommendations) must be received by November 19, 2012. Submit letter of application, C.V., 5-page project proposal, writing sample (25 pages), 1-page course proposal (undergraduate), and 3 letters of recommendation to academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1584 Cover letters can be addressed to Interim Director, Anne Allison. Our program information is available at womenstudies.duke.edu.
 * Also posted at Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2012-13

Georgetown University (DC), VAP in Womens and Gender Studies (3-year, NTT)

 * The Womens and Gender Studies of Georgetown College invites applications for a three-year, non-tenure track position as a Visiting Assistant Professor. A small but vibrant interdisciplinary undergraduate program in Georgetown College, the Womens and Gender Studies Program offers both a major and a minor concentration. WGST faculty members are drawn from a variety of academic department in the College.
 * The successful candidate will be expected to teach five courses per academic year including Introduction to Womens and Gender Studies each term, Feminist Theory, and elective courses. Preferences for research and teaching specialties include sustainability, science and gender, eco-feminism, and/or sexuality studies; or the wider spectrum of Womens and Gender Studies. Salary is commensurate with publications and experience, plus a benefits package.
 * Applicants are required to hold the doctoral degree by July 1, 2013. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research is desired while exciting new feminist scholarship will be favored. Applicants should submit via mail a letter of application and current CV by the deadline of December 1, 2012 to Leslie Byers, Program Coordinator, Womens and Gender Studies, Georgetown University, Washington DC 20057-1038. Inquiries should be directed to her at byersl@georgetown.edu or 202-687-3117.

Harvard University - Women's Studies in Religion -- DEADLINE PASSED

 * Harvard Divinity School announces five full-time positions as Research Associate and Visiting Faculty for 2013-14 in its Women's Studies in Religion Program. Proposals for book-length research projects utilizing both religion and gender as central categories of analysis are welcomed. Priority will go to book projects for which most research has been completed. They may address women and religion in any time, place or religious tradition, and may utilize disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches from across the fields of theology, the humanities, and the social sciences. Full-time residence at Harvard Divinity School during the 2013-14 academic year is required. Associates meet together regularly for collective discussion of research in progress; each Associate teaches a one-semester course related to the research project; and the Associates present their research in a public lecture series.
 * Salary for 2013-14 will be $50,000. The appointment is full-time, lasting ten months, and includes health benefits and reimbursement of some expenses.
 * Letters of recommendation should be addressed to the WSRP Search Committee and submitted electronically in word, rich text, or PDF format to wsrprec@hds.harvard.edu. Information and application may be accessed at www.hds.harvard.edu/wsrp/appform/application.htm.
 * Completed applications must be submitted online by October 15, 2012. Applicants must have received their Ph.D. by October 1, 2012.
 * Also posted at Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2012-13

Hobart and William Smith Colleges - LGBT/Queer 1 year Renewable Open Rank
From MLA JIL 10/26/12:

The LGBT Studies Program at Hobart and William Smith Colleges invites applications for a temporary, open-rank position (Ph.D./ABD required) beginning July 1, 2013. This is a full-time, one year position with the possibility of renewal for a second year. We will consider candidates from a range of disciplinary backgrounds (natural sciences, social sciences, humanities) with expertise in LGBT and/or Queer Studies. Areas of specialization may include, but are not limited to: queer science; literary theory and criticism; sexual science; health or medicine; political and social movements; society and cultures; dis/ability studies; and transgender studies. Teaching responsibilities include six courses per year, and successful candidates will teach core courses in the interdisciplinary LGBT Studies Program in addition to courses in the Colleges’ general curriculum. The LGBT Studies Program at HWS was the first undergraduate LGBT Studies program in the nation, and its continued development remains a priority as the fields of LGBT Studies and Queer Studies evolve and expand. For this reason, candidates will be expected to assist in the development and reformulation of the curriculum, where and as needed.
 * Review of applications will begin on December 30, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. Please send a letter of application and curriculum vitae and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to: c/o James-Henry Holland, Co-Chair, Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgendered Studies Program, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, 300 Pulteney Street (Stern Hall), Geneva, NY 14456.

Hood College (MD) - Women’s Studies, Libman Professor (3 yr. Appt)

 * Hood College seeks applicants for the Sophia M. Libman National Endowment for the Humanities Professor with a focus in Women’s Studies. The Libman Professor will come to Hood for a visiting, three-year appointment, teaching a reduced course load, and will also plan, budget and manage the yearly NEH Center for the Humanities Colloquium, a series of public and educational events organized around a particular interdisciplinary theme each year.
 * The Sophia M. Libman Professorship is an ideal position for a beginning scholar whose interdisciplinary interests include a strong commitment to the humanities and teaching. The Libman Professor’s rank and salary are equivalent to those of a beginning assistant professor. Employment begins in August 2013; PhD must be completed by that time.
 * We seek candidates specializing in some aspect of Women’s Studies in the humanities, with a strong commitment to interdisciplinary teaching. The Libman Professor will be placed in, and should have a primary disciplinary affinity with, one of the following departments: Foreign Languages and Literatures, History, Music, or Philosophy and Religious Studies. Interdisciplinary interests in and links among these disciplines or with those of art, archaeology, classics, or English literature are welcome. We are very open to, but do not require, a scholarly interest in global and international issues. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of the position, candidates with the ability to create courses and programs with a connection to multiple humanities departments are highly desirable. (Please note that we will not be considering candidates whose primary fields are in English literature, medieval history, or twentieth-century American history, or whose major interdisciplinary focus is in the social sciences—political science, sociology, anthropology, or economics.) The Libman Professor will teach Introduction to Women’s Studies, as well as courses in the candidate’s own specialty. The Libman Professor can contribute to Hood’s graduate program in the Humanities by teaching an occasional graduate course; the majority of courses will be at the undergraduate level.
 * For more information about the position, Hood College, and the Center for the Humanities, please visit www.hood.edu. Applications must be submitted online via the Hood website at https://re11.ultipro.com/HOO1003/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*C1CAAE565D5F9A01
 * Candidates should fill out only the required fields on the online form, and should upload the following attachments: a cover letter (describing interdisciplinary teaching experience and interests, as well as qualifications to lead the Humanities Colloquium), a CV, and three letters of recommendation. The letters of recommendation may be submitted separately by third parties, either electronically to robertsv@hood.edu, or in hard copy to Libman Professor Search, c/o Vanessa Roberts, Human Resources Department, Hood College, 401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick, MD 21701. Applications are due by November 15, 2012.
 * Has anyone had trouble filling out the application form? I couldn't even get past the first page. Technical issues and HR dept has been totally unresponsive.

Rutgers University (NJ) - Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Women's and Gender Studies
The Women’s and Gender Studies Department, in collaboration with the Institute for Research on Women (IRW) at Rutgers University, announce a two-year postdoctoral fellowship supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The selected fellow will receive a stipend of $50,000 each year as well as an annual research allocation of $2,000 and Rutgers University health benefits. The fellow will pursue research and teach three courses in the Women’s and Gender Studies Department during the two-year term of her/his appointment and will participate in seminars, and other IRW activities.


 * For more information on eligibility and how to apply, please go to https://secure.interfolio.com/index.cfm?event=apply&position_id=18701 . Applications must be received by Monday, January 7, 2013.

Stanford University - Clayman Institute for Gender Research Postdocs

 * The Clayman Institute for Gender Research at Stanford University invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships for the academic year 2013-14. Recent Ph.D.'s in all disciplines of the humanities and social sciences whose research focuses on gender are eligible.
 * The postdoctoral scholars will focus on the Institute's theme, "Beyond the Stalled Revolution: Reinvigorating Gender Equality in the Twenty-first Century.” Postdoctoral scholar responsibilities will include writing articles for our research publication, Gender News, working with Graduate Dissertation Fellows, and attending our regularly scheduled faculty luncheon discussions.
 * The appointment is for two years. Applicants must have their doctoral degree in hand no later than 30 days prior to the appointment start date, and the start date must be no more than three years after the awarding of their degree. Postdoctoral scholars must be in residence for four academic quarters, beginning in the fall quarter of the 2013-14 academic year.
 * The Clayman Institute is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and fair and open competition. Applications must be submitted online by January 7, 2013.
 * Application Details
 * Also posted at Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2012-13

Questions & Discussion
See Gender/Sexuality_Academic_Opportunities for a relevant blog.

I'm a graduate student just looking at jobs. Please don't berate my naivety, but would some of you consider explaining how one might distinguish between the sociology of gender (or a social science perspective) and gender studies proper. My understanding is that gender studies proper is explicitly interdiscipinary, but I'm interested in gauging others' thoughts.