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Amherst College (USA: MA) - TT Asst. Professor - American Women’s History before 1848
Tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in American women’s history before 1848.

We are especially interested in candidates who can teach courses in women's history broadly conceived and in the Revolutionary/Constitutional period.

Candidates should submit electronically to http://apply.interfolio.com/29937 a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three confidential letters of recommendation, a writing sample, and syllabi for two proposed courses.
 * Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2015, and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will be assured of full consideration.
 * Also posted at North American History 2015-16

Saint Mary's University (NS, Canada) - TT Assistant Professor (Feminist Scholar), Sociology
The Department of Sociology and Criminology at Saint Mary's University invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor.

We are seeking a feminist scholar with a substantive research focus on anti-racism and/or decolonization and the ability to contribute to our core teaching needs in qualitative research methods.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD (or be ABD) in sociology or a related discipline at the time of their appointment. Lived experience with racialization, colonization, indigeneity, or disability will be considered an asset. To apply, include:
 * Cover letter
 * CV
 * Teaching dossier, including evidence of teaching effectiveness and relevant sample syllabi, including those on qualitative methodology
 * one example of recent scholarly writing
 * graduate school transcripts
 * the names and contact information for three referees

Send applications to Augie Westhaver (Chair), russell.westhaver@smu.ca
 * Closing date 9/1/15.

===San Diego State University (CA) - TT Assistant/Associate Professor - Global Cultural Studies (Transnational Feminism)===
 * The Department of Women’s Studies at San Diego State University seeks a tenure-track candidate at the Assistant or Associate Professor level whose research and teaching are based in transnational feminist theory and activism.
 * The candidate should approach their work from an interdisciplinary, intersectional, and social justice perspective. We seek to hire in the area of global cultural studies and/or media studies with a preference for a specialty in feminist queer studies.  The candidate should be prepared to teach courses in Feminist Theory as well as courses within their area of specialty.
 * A candidate with a Ph.D. in Women’s Studies is strongly preferred. Ph.D. in a related field with a minimum of a graduate minor or concentration in Women’s Studies required.
 * For a list of the requirements and to apply, visit: http://apply.interfolio.com/30168 by October 23, 2015. The position will remain open until filled.

University of Victoria (BC, Canada) - TT Assistant Professor, Women's Studies
The Women's Studies Department at the University of Victoria invites applications for a tenure-track position in gender studies* (disciplinary or interdisciplinary background is open) at the Assistant Professor level, commencing July 1, 2016.

We are especially interested in a specialization at the intersection of gender and Indigenous cultural production and/or analysis with a strong focus on Indigenous knowledge production, ways of knowing, and direct engagement with Indigenous communities. Research on gender and Indigenous issues in Canada or an ability to situate Indigenous gender issues in Canada in a comparative and relational framework is also of particular interest. To apply, include:
 * CV
 * Name and address (including email and telephone numbers) of three referees
 * copies of relevant publications and/or creative works
 * Summaries of teaching evaluations

Send applications to Annalee Lepp (Chair), [mailto:wstudies@uvic.ca wstudies@uvic.ca]
 * Closing date 9/15/15, midnight PST

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===West Virginia University (WV) - Wikipedian in Residence for Gender Equity - Program Coordinator=== WVU Libraries seeks an enthusiastic academic cultural professional or experienced Wikimedia contributor with previous knowledge of developing programming in the Wikimedia community or a similar digital community or project to become its first Wikipedian in Residence for Gender Equity.

The primary focus of the Wikipedian in Residence for Gender Equity (WIR) will be to expand the impact of women contributors and creation of women-focused content on Wikipedia (with an emphasis on West Virginia's context). The WIR will develop programming that engages WVU libraries, WVU academic communities, members of the Wikimedia Community, and members of the public in pursuing this goal.

Good candidates will have proven project management skills and experience developing programming and/or organizing communities in an academic or cultural sector context. Very good candidates will also have an interest (or an educational background) in:
 * Women's Studies, and/or gender studies issues.
 * West Virginia, its Appalachian geography, culture, and history.
 * Challenging systemic bias, especially in online environments.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: A Master's degree in a field related to responsibilities of the position such as Women and Gender Studies, Appalachian culture and history, English, geography. A driver's license is required for the position.

For additional information and to apply, go to: Link to Apply


 * Posted 07/15/2015; open until filled