Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2012

Page for positions in Women's Studies/Gender Studies that begin in 2012.

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==Agnes Scott College - transnational feminism==
 * The Agnes Scott College Women's Studies Program invites applications for a tenure-track position in transnational feminism to begin fall 2012. Ph.D. in Women's Studies preferred, but candidates with a graduate certificate (or equivalent) in Women's Studies and a Ph.D. in a related field also are invited to apply. The teaching load is 3/2, including courses in transnational feminism, feminist research methods, and, possibly, service-learning/internship. The successful candidate will possess the ability to teach a socially and economically diverse student population and a commitment to both scholarship and service. Please submit current CV, three recent letters of recommendation and a cover letter incorporating brief statements of research agenda and teaching philosophy to: Prof. Elizabeth Hackett, Agnes Scott College, 141 E. College Ave., Decatur, GA 30030. Electronic submissions via [mailto:wssearch@agnesscott.edu wssearch@agnesscott.edu] are encouraged.
 * Review of applications will begin on Oct. 10, 2011 and the search committee will conduct interviews at the November 2011 National Women's Studies Association Conference in Atlanta. Note that it is not necessary for applicants to attend this conference to be considered for the position. A writing sample and teaching evaluations will be solicited from selected applicants later in the hiring process.
 * Inquiry from search committee chair on which applicant will attend the NWSA conference. I wonder if "everyone" gets this email? Just wondering...
 * I got one (6)
 * Did the folks that received inquiries about NWSA attendance indicate that that they would be available to interview at NWSA in their letters?
 * I got an inquiry, and I did not indicate if I was going to NWSA in my job letter. I would be interested to hear how others responded. I said that I would be attending NWSA if I have interviews (hopefully that was ok to say). Since I am now only adjuncting, I don't have any conference funds, which makes possibly having to go to NWSA and MLA very very difficult.
 * Hi, it is nice to see that people in this field are bonding together to share info. Ok, I didn't state that I was attending precisely for the same reason of not knowing if I will get any interview. So in my email reply, I say that I would be happy to do interviews over skype, phone as stated in the email. I probably "may" attend NWSA if I get another request for interview. So it seems like a selected 10 or few people are asked about whether they will attend or not?
 * Maybe everyone was asked? Alot of people don't check this wiki.
 * I got the same email and replied similarly to those above. I stated that I was waiting to hear back from a few schools before confirming my conference attendance. I also stated that I wanted to make my plans definite soon and inquired as to when I might hear back about an interview or not. The response I got back was friendy and stated that last week was fall break and that most likely candidates would hear back about interviews mid to end of this week.
 * Has anyone heard yet?
 * nothing
 * NWSA interview [posted 10/28, X3]
 * I applied late and was told all the NWSA interviews had been scheduled but that the preliminary process will continue with skype and phone interviews for long listed candidates.

==California State University, Long Beach - Asst Professor, Sociology & Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies==
 * Assistant Professor, joint position in the departments of Sociology and Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies (Race, Gender and Class; Race and Ethnic Relations, and Global Feminisms) EFFECTIVE DATE: August 20, 2012 (Fall 2012 semester). SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
 * MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Ph.D. in Sociology or related discipline at time of appointment. * Academic expertise in the areas of Race, Gender and Class; Race and Ethnic Relations; and Global Feminisms. * Demonstrated potential for successful college level teaching. * Demonstrated potential for continuing development of research program in the areas described. * Commitment to and/or expertise in educating a diverse student population. DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:* Evidence of scholarship and successful teaching in the following: Race, Gender and Class; Race Ethnic Relations; U.S. Muslim Communities; Sexualities; Global Feminisms.* Ability to mentor students and supervise student research.* Evidence of service in an academic institution or the community.
 * REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Letter of application including an in-depth description of research and teaching interests and qualifications; samples of relevant materials (teaching materials, evaluations, research papers or publications, etc.); curriculum vitae (including current e-mail address); three recent letters of reference; and a copy of the transcript from the institution awarding highest degree. Finalists will be required to submit an official transcript and a signed SC-1 form. Applications, required documentation, and/or requests for information should be addressed to: Dr. Kristine M. Zentgraf, Search Committee Chair, Department of Sociology, California State University, Long Beach, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., PSY 145, Long Beach, CA 90840-0906. Online applications will not be accepted. E-mail inquiries to: Dr. Kristine M. Zentgraf, kzentgra@csulb.edu
 * APPLICATION DEADLINE: Position open until filled (or recruitment canceled). Review of applications to begin on November 14, 2011

Carleton College - One-year LGBT Studies post-doc teaching fellowship

 * One-year LGBT Studies post-doctoral teaching fellowship to begin September 1, 2012. Appointment involves half-time teaching (one course per term for three terms), half-time research, and residency for the year. Applicants should be committed to teaching a diverse student body in a liberal arts environment. The fellowship is supported by the Academic Programs in LGBT Studies Fund of the Women's and Gender Studies Program.
 * To apply, please visit the Carleton College web site at http://jobs.carleton.edu and complete the online application, including a letter of application with a description of courses you might like to teach and research plans for the fellowship year, a sample syllabus, c.v., and graduate transcripts. In addition, please send three letters of recommendation to: Women's and Gender Studies Program, T. Little, Carleton College, One North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057. Review of applications will begin on November 16, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled.

Clarion University - Director of Women and Gender Studies (Asst./Assoc. rank)

 * Deadline: November 4th, 2011
 * Clarion University of Pennsylvania invites applications for an anticipated Director of Women and Gender Studies position. The director reports to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and works with the WGS Faculty Advisory Council to build curricula, advise students, sponsor professional development seminars, coordinate budget management strategies, and oversee general operations of the WGS Center. An interdisciplinary minor and an online Liberal Studies Concentration are offered and a baccalaureate degree program is under development. We are especially interested in applicants who have the experience and expertise to expand our offerings in the following areas: race and ethnicity studies; global issues; gender studies; and via distance education.
 * This tenure track faculty position, at the rank of assistant or associate professor, begins in August 2012. Doctorate in Women’s Studies or related discipline focused on feminist studies required; ABD considered. The successful candidate will have a record of effective leadership, teaching, scholarship, collaboration and activism, in addition to experience in grant writing. Successful completion of a campus interview required.
 * Applicants must complete the on-line application process at https://jobs.clarion.edu and are required to submit a resume, cover letter, three current letters of recommendation, and transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for review process). Priority will be assigned to applications received by November 4, 2011 and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Colby College - Assistant Professor, Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

 * The Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program (WGSS) at Colby College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship beginning September 1, 2012. We seek an individual with evidence of advanced training in women's, gender, and/or sexuality studies and social science methods whose work focuses on topics, areas and/or populations outside the U.S. The position carries a five-course load and includes classes in the program's core curriculum and electives in the candidate's area of specialization. Ph.D. in hand by September 1, 2012.
 * Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, writing sample and statement addressing teaching philosophy, research agenda and commitment to program development within a liberal arts environment to: wgsssearch@colby.edu.
 * For full consideration, please submit materials by 10/1/11. We expect to interview candidates at the National Women's Studies Association Conference in Atlanta.
 * Also posted at Cultural Anthropology 2011-2012
 * Anyone been notified of NWSA interviews?
 * Email request for interview, 11/2 [X2] [X3 if this means for an NWSA meeting]

College of Charleston - Assistant Professor, African American Studies

 * Deadline: October 21st, 2011
 * Description: As a key objective of the institution’s new strategic plan, the College of Charleston is building an African American Studies program as befits its unique location and the history of the Carolina Lowcountry. Working with key institutional partners, including the Avery Research Center and the Carolina Lowcountry and Atlantic World as well as the 10 affiliated faculty, the program expects to launch a new major in African American Studies shortly to go along with an existing and successful minor.
 * The African American Studies Program invites applications for its first of several full-time tenure-track Assistant Professorships to begin August 16, 2012. We seek an energetic scholar with leadership potential and program development experience.
 * The successful candidate will hold a doctoral degree in African American Studies, or a related social science discipline, and will teach exclusively in African American Studies. Area of specialization is open, but a strong preference will be given to applicants with scholarly and teaching expertise in one or more of the following areas, as they relate to the contemporary African American experience: gender and sexuality, marriage and family, urbanization/gentrification, or public policy.
 * The teaching load is 3/3; demonstrated teaching ability and an active research agenda is required. A Ph.D. by August 2012 is required.
 * Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, graduate transcripts, letters from three academic referees, and a short writing sample (no more than 20 pages) by October 21, 2011 to: Dr. Conseula Francis, English Department, College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424.


 * Also posted at African American Studies 2012

Duke University - Women's Studies, 2 Postdoc Fellowships

 * The Program in Women's Studies at Duke University invites applications for two residential postdoctoral fellowships for the 2012-13 academic year. Applications will be considered from colleagues working on Feminism and Freedom. We conceived the topic in response to the recent uprising in North Africa and West Asia, but are interested in an array of investigations, including how feminism has fought for various forms of freedom, scrutinized its historical emergence, and deployed the term in a variety of discursive contexts. Also relevant are analyses that address the anti-feminist dimensions of freedom projects. We are interested in transnational, intersectional, and interdisciplinary research that take(s) an innovative approach to understanding the social, political, economic, and cultural implications of freedom. We welcome empirical, textual, philosophical, and theoretical projects from a diverse array of academic fields, political and cultural contexts, and historical periods. The aim of the 2012-13 Women's 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 applicant's knowledge of gender studies. Postdoctoral fellows will be included in a faculty-graduate seminar on the theme and are expected to be in residence for the academic year. Fellows will teach one course. The fellowship includes a stipend, health insurance, office space, and clerical support.
 * Applicants should be no less than two years and no more than ten years past the Ph.D. Applications (including all letters of recommendations) must be received by November 18, 2011. Send letter of application, C.V., 5-page project proposal, writing sample (25 pages), 1-page course proposal (undergraduate), and 3 letters of recommendation to: Ranjana Khanna, Director, Women's Studies, Box 90760, 210 East Duke Building, Durham NC, 27708. Our program information is available at http://womenstudies.duke.edu/. Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
 * Also posted at Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2011-12

Eastern Washington University - Lecturer, Women's & Gender Studies

 * Deadline: September 25th, 2011
 * Qualifications: Master’s degree in Women’s Studies, Gender Studies, or other relevant discipline in the Humanities or Social Sciences is required. Candidates must demonstrate ability to teach courses that focus on intersectionality between gender, race, ethnicity and sexuality including intro to women’s studies courses, sex and gender, and feminist theory. Applicants should be able to demonstrate teaching effectiveness and have a successful record of teaching at the college level. A strong commitment to the liberal arts, interdisciplinary education, and diversity or ethnic studies is also required.
 * Areas of expertise preferred include: Transnational Feminism, Critical Race Theory, and/or Interpersonal/Domestic violence.
 * Review of applications will begin after 8/19/2011. To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application materials through our online faculty application portal located here: https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu Submittals must include a letter of application which addresses each of the key responsibilities and qualifications of the position; curriculum vitae including a list of three references with addresses, email and phone numbers; evidence of your teaching experience, and a sample syllabi. You will also be asked to complete a short candidate profile form as part of the online process. Applications will not be accepted via email or regular mail.

Gonzaga University - Assistant Professor, Women's and Gender Studies

 * Assistant Professor, Women's and Gender Studies, Gonzaga University invites applications for a tenure track position beginning August 2012. 3/3 load, including Intro to Women's and Gender Studies, Feminist/Gender Theory, Senior Capstone, and in her/his interest area.
 * Required qualifications: PhD in Women's/Gender Studies preferred; graduate certificate or other exceptional experience required, if Ph.D. is in another field; earned Ph.D. by 8/1/12; evidence of superior teaching; record of sustained scholarly engagement in the field of Women's and Gender Studies, particularly gender or sexuality studies.
 * Submit by October 21: To apply, submit CV, application letter with description of teaching philosophy, classroom practice, explanation of research interests and professional goals, unofficial graduate transcripts, & a brief writing sample online at http://www.gonzaga.edu/employment. Email three recommendation letters to cockerham@gonzaga.edu
 * They sent out a mass email to let us know that our application status has gone from "received" to "reviewing." We will only be contacted again by HR if we are selected for an interview.
 * Confirming the above; I got this email on October 26, and saw that the website had closed submissions for the position at 4pm (Pacific), October 25.

Grinnell College - Assistant Professor of 20th c., Women's & Gender History

 * Deadline: November 4th, 2011
 * Tenure-track position in the Department of History (20th-Century U.S. Women’s & Gender History), starting Fall 2012. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible. Grinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college whose history department teaches fundamental skills in the framing of historical questions, the pursuit of independent research, and the eloquent and persuasive presentation of ideas.
 * The College’s curriculum is founded on a strong advising system and close student-faculty interaction with few college-wide requirements beyond the completion of a major. The teaching schedule of five courses over two semesters will include a section of the department’s introductory course, an advanced seminar on a topic of the instructor’s choice, and intermediate-level courses that include U.S. Women’s History and other courses in the candidate’s areas of expertise. Every few years one course will be Tutorial (a writing/critical thinking course for first-year students, oriented toward a special topic of the instructor’s choice).
 * In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in developing as a teacher and scholar in an undergraduate, liberal-arts college that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction. They also should discuss what they can contribute to cultivate a wide diversity of people and perspectives, a core value of Grinnell College, how they can add to the department’s transnational and global perspectives on history, and how they might collaborate with the Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies major. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by November 4, 2011.
 * Please submit applications online by visiting our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu. Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a writing sample, graduate school transcripts (copies are acceptable), and provide email addresses for three references. Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Professor Sarah J. Purcell, at [HistorySearch1@grinnell.edu] or 641-269-4628
 * Also posted at US History 2011-12 and Non-Geographic/Methodologically Oriented 2011-12

Hamilton College - 2012-2013 Elihu Root Peace Fund Visiting Professor in Women's Studies

 * The Women's Studies Department at Hamilton College invites applications and nominations for the 2012-2013 Elihu Root Peace Fund Visiting Professor in Women's Studies. This is a visiting professorship endowed for the purpose of serving the needs and interests of women at Hamilton College. We seek a scholar at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor with experience teaching women's studies courses. We are particularly interested in scholars whose areas of teaching and/or scholarly expertise is in critical race studies (African American, Latina, Native American, indigenous feminisms) with particular attention to the areas of race, gender, and reproductive justice; criminalization and imprisonment; sexuality and queer theory. Teaching load is 3 courses for the year. Salary is commensurate with experience; other responsibilities are negotiable.
 * Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names of three references to: Professor Anne E. Lacsamana at wssearch@hamilton.edu. Application deadline is January 16.

Harvard Divinity School - Women's Studies in Religion - Research Associate
Q: Anyone receive acknowledgement of their application?
 * Deadline: Oct 1st, 2011
 * Harvard Divinity School announces five full-time Research Associate and Visiting Faculty positions for 2012-13 in its Women's Studies in Religion Program. Proposals should utilize both religion and gender as central categories of analysis. 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.
 * Research Associates are required to be in full-time residence at Harvard Divinity School while carrying out their proposed research projects during the 2012-13 academic year. 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.
 * Positions are open to candidates with doctorates in the fields of religion and to those with primary competence in other humanities, social science, and public policy fields who demonstrate a serious interest in religion and hold appropriate degrees in those fields. Selection criteria emphasize the quality of the applicant's research prospectus, outlining objectives and methods; its fit with the Program's research priorities; the significance of the contribution of the proposed research to the study of religion, gender, and to its field; and an agreement to produce a publishable piece of work. Applicants must have received their PhD by October 1, 2011.
 * Salary for 2012-13 will be $50,000. The appointment is full-time, lasting ten months, and includes health benefits and reimbursement of some expenses.
 * Within the online application, the following documents are required and must be uploaded in Microsoft Word, Adobe PDF, or .txt format:
 * A description of your proposed research project, not to exceed 1,250 words;
 * The title and description of a women's studies course related to your project, not to exceed one page;
 * A description of your background in women's studies, not to exceed 750 words;
 * Curriculum vitae, not to exceed 10 pages;
 * Writing sample, either a chapter or article, in electronic format.
 * Two letters of recommendation are also required.

Hobart & William Smith Colleges - Assistant Professor of Women's Studies

 * Deadline: December 1st, 2011
 * The Women’s Studies Program of Hobart and William Smith Colleges invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning July 1, 2012. We seek candidates with expertise in feminism and health who will connect Women’s Studies to the natural sciences and/or public policy or other fields. Ph.D. preferred, ABD considered. The teaching load will be five courses per year; candidates are expected to contribute to the teaching of core courses in the program (e.g., Introduction to Women’s Studies; Feminist Theory; Feminist Research) in addition to courses in an area of specialty and courses in the Colleges’ general curriculum. The candidate should be eager to take on an active and innovative role in a program that has existed since 1973. Candidates with a commitment to a diverse student population are especially encouraged to apply. Information on Women’s Studies can be found at: http://www.hws.edu/academics/ws/
 * Hobart and William Smith Colleges are highly selective coordinate residential liberal arts colleges located in a small, diverse city in the Finger Lakes region of New York State. With an enrollment of approximately 2,200, the Colleges offer 62 majors and minors, one of which must be an interdisciplinary program. Creative and extensive programs of international study and public service are also at the core of the Colleges’ mission.
 * Candidates should submit a letter of application, writing sample, CV, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be addressed to Betty M. Bayer, Chair, Women’s Studies, c/o Tina Smaldone, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY 14456; email smaldone@hws.edu. For full consideration, applications should arrive by December 1, 2011; review will continue until the position is filled. EOE
 * Any word if this is for an inside hire? They have a "one year, possibly two" VAP in the same field at the moment...

Indiana University - Associate or Full Professor of Literature and Gender
From MLA JIL 9/15/11


 * The Department of English at Indiana University in Bloomington seeks a distinguished scholar specializing in feminist literary and cultural criticism to help shape the future of our top‑ranked program in gender and literature in the years to come. We invite applications from scholars at the full and associate professor ranks. Field and Period are open, but we will be especially interested in work that builds on existing strengths in gender and sexuality studies, twentieth‑century literatures, and comparative ethnic, transnational and post‑colonial studies. (More information about our department is available at: [http://www.indiana.edu/~engweb/ http://www.indiana.edu/~engweb/).  ] The English Department has long enjoyed and maintained active links and collaborations with the Departments of Gender Studies, Communication and Culture, History, and American Studies, among others. The Bloomington campus also houses superb resources including the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction, the Wells Library, the Archives of African American Music and Culture, the Black Film Archive, and the Lilly Library of Rare Books and Manuscripts.
 * The teaching load is 2‑2 on a semester system. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and distinction. The appointment is effective starting in the fall of 2012.
 * Candidates should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of three referees to Purnima Bose, Chair of the Search Committee for Feminist Literary and Cultural Criticism, English Department, 1020 East Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN, 47405‑7103. Indiana University is an Equal Employment Affirmative Action Employer and has a strong commitment to diversity; we encourage applications from women, people of color, and persons with disabilities.
 * Review of applications will begin November 15, 2011. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Indiana University - Assistant Professor in Gender and Science

 * The Department of Gender Studies at Indiana University Bloomington seeks to make an appointment at the assistant professor rank in the area of gender and science beginning in the 2012-13 academic year. We invite applications from scholars whose work demonstrates a serious commitment to bridging intellectual and methodological divides between the natural, physical, behavioral or social sciences and the humanities. Our department is committed to research and teaching that pushes the boundaries of existing knowledge about gender and/or sexuality in discernibly feminist and/or queer ways. We are equally committed to supporting scholarship and teaching that engages creatively with related issues such as race and racialization, ethnicity, class and socio-economic inequality, bodies and embodiment, health or medicine. We are looking for a faculty member who can help us teach a new generation of undergraduates and graduate students how to think differently about what the sciences can teach the interdisciplinary field of gender studies, and what gender studies can teach the sciences.
 * We are seeking applicants with a broad range of backgrounds such as: scholars in gender/women’s studies with graduate certificates (or equivalents) in science, scientists with graduate certificates (or equivalents) in gender/women studies; as well as historians, philosophers, theorists of science, or others with similar interdisciplinary education. Areas of specialization may include, but are not limited to: biology, physiology and/or morphology; evolution and/or cross-species or cross-cultural comparisons; behavior and/or socialization; sexual science; health or medicine; society and cultures; embodiment; dis/ability; transgender; and sustainability and the environment.
 * More on our programs, faculty, and current graduate students can be found at http://www.indiana.edu/~gender/.
 * Salary, fringe benefits, research and teaching opportunities are consistent with peer Research One institutions. Completed applications received by October 31st will be assured full consideration. Must have a PhD in hand no later than August 1st, 2012. To apply, submit: 1) a letter of application detailing how your research agenda, teaching experience, and philosophy fit with job description and department; 2) curriculum vitae; and 3) name/contact information for three referees via e-mail to kbrand@indiana.edu or hard copy to: Kristin Brand, Administrator, Department of Gender Studies, Memorial Hall E 130, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405

Loyola Marymount University - Department of Women's Studies

 * Position: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
 * Deadline: December 1, 2011
 * "The Department seeks a candidate holding the Ph.D. in Women's Studies, Environmental Studies, or a social science discipline who specializes in how environmental justice / policy affects minority populations and women." "Desirable areas include ecofeminism, feminist political ecology, environmental studies, post-colonial studies, and women in the Third World."
 * Must be able to teach "feminist ecology and feminist research methods, both within a national and international context."
 * "Strong candidates for this position should value and be able to conduct community based learning with underrepresented and/or marginalized minority populations. In addition, the Women’s Studies Department places a high priority in developing a multicultural learning environment and inclusive pedagogy in which people from diverse backgrounds can engage in dialogue and foster academic excellence."
 * NB: Loyola Marymount is "a Catholic university in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions."

Oklahoma State University - Assistant or Associate Professor, Gender and Women's Studies

 * Tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor beginning August 2012. PhD, preferably from an interdisciplinary degree program; strong academic training in gender, women's, and sexuality studies; and evidence of related teaching at the university level. Demonstrated ability to teach both general education and upper division theory courses. 2/2 teaching load and support and service to the program. Interviews at NWSA. Gender and Women's Studies at Oklahoma State University is a small program devoted to expanding horizons for women, LGBTQ individuals, and people of color in Oklahoma and has an interdisciplinary curriculum. For further information on the program, see our web page at http://womensstudies.okstate.edu/.
 * To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by September 19, 2011. However, we will continue to accept and consider applications until the position is filled. Filling of this position is contingent upon availability of funding. To apply, send a single e-mail message to gwstudies@okstate.edu with the subject line 'application.' Include the following attached Microsoft Word files (or pdfs) in your e-mail message: 1. An updated curriculum vitae. 2. A cover letter explaining background, experience, and qualifications to teach our students. Also send dossier including transcripts and three letters of reference, preferably by email or alternatively to GWST Search, 205 Morrill Hall, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078. Oklahoma State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/E-Verify employer committed to diversity. OSU-Stillwater is a tobacco-free campus.
 * This Department has a dissertation fellow whose work would fit into the job description. I hope this is not another "internal candidate" case. I had my share of those in the last cycle. (see the announcement about the diss fellow on the department's website: http://womensstudies.okstate.edu/index.php/gws-faculty). Good luck!
 * My guess is they need someone to fill the space left by Carol Mason who has moved on U of Kentucky.
 * Received a request for additional materials (writing sample + two syllabi on topics of the department's choosing 10/12)
 * NWSA conference interview scheduled (10/26)
 * Interview scheduled

Oregon State University - Queer Studies, Assistant Professor

 * The School of Language, Culture, and Society at Oregon State University invites applicants for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor Position in Queer Studies. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Required qualifications include: Ph.D. in open discipline, with a specialization in queer and/or LGBTQI studies, or emphasis on global/transnational sexualities. A demonstrated record of working with diverse students and faculty, particularly LGBTQ students, and a demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity are required.
 * To review posting and apply, go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. Apply to posting #0008167. Closing date is November 7, 2011. OSU is an AA/EOE.
 * Yay for Queer Studies job! This doesn't happen a lot yet it happened last year and this year again :)
 * Yes, good for them!
 * Does anyone know the teaching load at Oregon State?
 * when I interviewed with them for a job last year it was 2/2/1 (they're on quarters). -R: Thank you so much for this info!
 * Received an email to schedule a "preliminary meeting" at NWSA. Reads like a mass email so I'm assuming this is a long list, not a short list (10/31)
 * NWSA interview (very personable email) request (10/31)

Rice University - Center for the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality

 * The Center for the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality at Rice University announces two postdoctoral fellowships in the humanities or social sciences for scholars pursuing research and publication projects that focus on gender and health; gender and urban studies; women in the global economy; sex, race, and nation; or sexuality studies. The Center is particularly interested in applicants who demonstrate a record of innovative teaching and the potential to make a contribution to the Center’s program in engaged feminist research.
 * Ph.D. is required prior to appointment. Each fellowship has a term of two years beginning in August 2012. Recipients will teach two courses in women’s/gender/sexuality studies per year and will play an active role in the intellectual life of the Center. Rice will provide an annual salary of $40,000 plus benefits. Rice University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
 * Please send letter of interest, curriculum vita, dossier with a minimum of three references, and a writing sample (about 25 pages), plus a sample syllabus (including a detailed course outline and recommended reading list) for the course SWGS 101 “Introduction to the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality.” This course surveys issues in the study of gender, such as women's social, political, and legal status in the US and globally; feminist perspectives on the body, sexuality, race, globalization, labor, and culture; and the implications of these perspectives for social and critical theory. In addition, the course introduces the concept of engaged research and the public service components of feminist activity.
 * Send materials to Postdoctoral Search Committee, Center for the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality MS-38, Rice University, P.O. Box 1892, Houston, TX 77251-1892. Postmark deadline for applications is Tuesday, January 17, 2012.
 * Also posted at Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2011-12

Rutgers University - 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, is pleased to announce a two-year postdoctoral fellowship supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The selected fellow will receive a stipend of $51,500 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. The fellow also will participate in seminars and other activities organized by the IRW.
 * The Women's and Gender Studies Department has particular interest in scholars of Asian-American Feminist Studies; Feminist Science Studies; New Media, Arts and Technology; Religion, Sexuality, and Gender; and Gendered Violence but welcomes applications from all scholars who feel that their work would benefit from affiliation with our department and with the IRW.
 * The broad interdisciplinary nature of both the Women’s and Gender Studies Department and the IRW will allow the selected fellow to become fully integrated into the life of the university. Rutgers is an institution with a deep commitment to scholarship on women, gender, and sexuality. Both the Women’s and Gender Studies Department and the IRW are part of the Institute for Women’s Leadership (IWL), a consortium of eight different Rutgers units focused on women and gender, constituting the most extensive collection of resources on these issues at a university in the United States. Rutgers, therefore, is a unique and stimulating environment in which to situate feminist research.
 * Candidates should submit their applications, consisting of a CV, a 2500-word description of their research and its significance, and 3 letters of recommendation, electronically on this site (https://secure.sas.rutgers.edu/apps/facsearch/postings/). Applications must be received by January 6, 2012. Candidates must have received the Ph.D. after August 31, 2007; applicants must have finished all requirements for the Ph.D. by July 1, 2012.
 * Also posted at Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2011-12
 * Q: Is this the same fellowship as the one posted at https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=43638 on 10/28 (also at http://irw.rutgers.edu/MellonFellows2012-14.html) ? If so, the areas of interest seem to have changed: "The Women's and Gender Studies Department . . has particular interest in scholars of U.S. Latina and Latin American Feminism, Asian American Feminist Studies, and African Feminism, especially those working on critical sexualities."
 * A: Yes, all links refer to the same fellowship; same deadline. Note that the language at the Rutgers online application portal is the same as the original description given above (good to point out that there are different descriptions of areas of interest floating around though ....)

Rutgers University, Women's and Gender History Position, Open Rank

 * Deadline: November 01, 2011
 * Rank and area of specialization open
 * Position to begin in July 2012, subject to the availability of funds
 * Applications should be addressed to Prof. Bonnie Smith, Search Committee Chair, and submitted electronically to http://www.interfolio.com/universities/partners/RutgersHistoryWomensGender.cfm.
 * Applicants should include a c.v., three letters of reference, and a three- to five-page statement of research and teaching accomplishments. PDF files of a candidate’s most important publications are also welcome.
 * Also posted at History 2011-12
 * Receipt of application acknowledged. 11/3

Saint Mary's College, TT in Women's Studies & History (joint appt)

 * Description: History/Women’s Studies. The Department of History and the Program in Women’s Studies at Saint Mary’s College invite applications for a tenure-track joint appointment in history and women’s studies. Applications will be accepted in both U.S. history and Latin American history with preference given to candidates who creatively combine the two. We seek candidates who specialize in some aspect of women’s history. The successful candidate must also be qualified to teach courses in Women’s Studies (as demonstrated by graduate certification or equivalent). Teaching responsibilities include the appropriate history survey courses, the introductory women’s studies course, and upper-level courses in women’s history (U.S. or Latina/Latin American). The teaching load is 3:4, with two sections of the survey each semester. Review of applications will begin December 1. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the American Historical Association meeting in January.


 * Send a letter of application, c.v., graduate transcripts, three letters of reference, and evidence of teaching excellence (e.g. teaching evaluations, statement of teaching philosophy) to Dr. Bill Svelmoe, Department of History, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame IN 46556.
 * Deadline: December 1st, 2011
 * Also posted at Non-Geographic/Methodologically Oriented 2011-12

Stanford University - Clayman Institute for Gender Research

 * The Clayman Institute for Gender Research invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships for the academic year 2012-13. Eligible candidates include recent PhDs from all disciplines of the humanities and social sciences whose research focuses on gender.
 * The postdoctoral fellows will focus on the Institute's current theme: Beyond the Stalled Revolution: Reinvigorating Gender Equality in the Twenty-first Century
 * While in residence, fellows will write articles for our research publication, Gender News, in addition to pursuing their own research.
 * Online applications due by January 31, 2012. For more information: gender.stanford.edu
 * Also posted at Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2011-12

State University of New York at New Paltz - History of Native American Women

 * The Department of History and the Women’s Studies Program at the State University of New York at New Paltz invite applications for a joint appointment as a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in the history of Native American/Indigenous American women. The position, which also supports the Native American Studies Program, will begin in Fall 2012.
 * The ideal candidate will have a strong background in women’s and gender studies and commensurate strengths in history. The ability to teach courses in feminist theory, feminist activism, and/or New York State history is a plus.
 * Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, priority will be given to applications received by November 18, 2011.
 * See position announcement at http://www.newpaltz.edu/hr/displayjobdetails.cfm?id=1189
 * Also posted at US History 2011-12

Texas Woman's University - Open rank TT Prof in Women's Studies

 * Review of applications will begin November 7, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.


 * The Department of Women's Studies at Texas Woman's University invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured position in Women's Studies to begin fall 2012. The position is open-rank with preference given to an associate professor. Areas of teaching and research specialization are open. Priority may be given to candidates with expertise in qualitative research methods and a research agenda that supports our multicultural mission. By the time of appointment, candidates for an associate or full professor position should hold a Ph.D. with at least 18 graduate credit hours in women's, gender, or sexuality studies and/or extensive published research in these or related fields. Applicants for an assistant professor position must have completed a Ph.D. in the field of Women's Studies (defined broadly to include Women's and Gender Studies, Gender Studies, etc.) by the time of appointment.
 * In addition to teaching courses in areas of specialization, responsibilities include teaching core graduate (doctoral- and master's-level) seminars, teaching Introduction to Multicultural-Women's Studies for the undergraduate curriculum, and directing master's and doctoral student research. Other responsibilities may include supervising graduate teaching assistants, serving on graduate committees, and actively participating in program development and other forms of service. Scholarly productivity in the form of research publications and presentations is expected.
 * The Department of Women's Studies offers a Ph.D. degree, the M.A. degree, a Graduate Certificate, and an undergraduate minor. Approximately 1,800 undergraduate students each year take courses in the department for university core curriculum credit. Currently there are approximately sixty students enrolled in the department's graduate programs, which promote a multicultural mission. Members of the Women's Studies faculty maintain strong collaborative working relationships across the university. The department emphasizes excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. Further information about the department is available at http://www.twu.edu/ws.
 * All applications will be held in strict confidence and will be accepted until the position is filled. Please submit a cover letter, CV, sample syllabus, writing sample (maximum 25 pages), and contact information for three references. These materials should be submitted via email to facultyjobs@twu.edu. (E-mail Header or Subject line must include job title and job code number - 12AS-WS01).

University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) - Assistant Professor in Gender, Sexuality, and Popular Culture

 * The Gender and Women's Studies Program at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) invites applications for a tenure track position as an Assistant Professor in Gender, Sexuality, and Popular Culture. We seek a candidate with a strong commitment to teaching and interdisciplinary scholarship with an emphasis on some aspect of gender, queer theory, or women's studies as they relate to contemporary popular culture. Candidates with an intersectional perspective and who can teach core undergraduate and graduate courses in GWS will be strongly considered.
 * Applicants must have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. UIC is an exciting urban campus in the City of Chicago with a stellar faculty and a strong mission of engaged scholarship. We have strong ties and are initiating some joint programs with the Departments of African American Studies and of Latin American and Latino Studies at UIC.
 * Please complete the job application on-line at https://jobs.uic.edu by clicking on our link on the Job Board. The Job ID is 13844. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample of no more than 30 pages, and the names and email address of three reference. To receive fullest consideration applications should be submitted by November 20, 2011. UIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, people of color, lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and trans-gendered people are encouraged to apply.
 * Beginning Date: August 2012. Contact Person: Amanda – Email: amanda@uic.edu. Gender and Women’s Studies Asst. Professor Pop Culture Search Committee, Gender and Women’s Studies Program, 601 S. Morgan – 1208 UH (m/c 360), Chicago IL 60607.
 * 11/6: Heard from one of my references that the committee had requested a rec letter.

University of Massachusetts, Amherst - Assistant Professor, Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies

 * Deadline: October 31st, 2011
 * Description: Searching for scholar whose work focuses on African American Women. Ph.D., scholarly credentials and some teaching experience in Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies required, Ph.D. by 9/1/12 strongly preferred, but ABD will be considered. 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 a letter of application, CV, sample publications and relevant syllabi, and three letters of recommendations. Please state whether you will be attending the NWSA annual conference.
 * Electronic applications can be sent to womens-studies@wost.umass.edu (please put “Search R40857” in subject line). Send paper applications to: Chair of Search R40857, Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies Program, Bartlett 208, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003.
 * Request for demographic information (sex, race, etc.) for Afir.Act. records, and waiver of recommender letters and correspondence (though I signed off on that on orig rec letter requests). All sent *directly* to GWS dept, not general Amherst HR. Perhaps this is standard?

University of Michigan - Department of Women's Studies

 * Position: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
 * Deadline: October 17, 2011
 * Gender and Health is one of six interdisciplinary rubrics that loosely organize our departments scholarly activities. Faculty in this area study health-related topics from a range of disciplinary perspectives, including nursing, medicine, sociology, anthropology, and political science. The ideal candidate will add to existing areas of strength using theoretical approaches grounded in feminist, queer, trans, intersectionality, and/or transnational frameworks. Depending on the candidates disciplinary training, a joint appointment with another department may be possible. We seek candidates who demonstrate outstanding research and scholarly contributions and who can contribute to our vibrant interdisciplinary community.
 * Desired qualifications: Ability to teach Womens Studies courses (such as Perspectives in Women's Health, Men's Health, or Feminist Thought), and to develop new courses related to gender and health are highly desirable.
 * Request for additional writing sample (10/19)
 * Also received request for additional writing sample (10/19)
 * Received Affirmative Action survey ([X 2] 11/2)
 * Received note that I would be hearing from them by the end of the month of Nov (i assumed this meant that interviews have been scheduled or a short list made?) (11/2)

University of Missouri - Assistant/Associate Professor, Women's & Gender Studies

 * Deadline: October 15th, 2011
 * Description: The Department of Women’s and Gender Studies invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured position at the advanced Assistant or early Associate Professor level to begin August 2012. Specialization is open however priority may be given to candidates with research and teaching interests related to gender and politics; disability studies; law and/or social policy; border studies; masculinities; or science studies. The department offers a graduate minor and an undergraduate B.A. and minor. Faculty are expected to maintain an active research program and to teach in both the undergraduate and graduate programs. Candidates are expected to have a PhD or highest terminal degree in field.
 * Please apply online at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic. A letter of application, CV, names and contact information of three references, and one writing sample are required and should be attached in the Cover Letters and Attachments section of the application system.
 * Invitation to NWSA reception emailed 11/7/11.

==University of Nevada, Reno - Assistant Professor, Gender Race and Identity Program (Women's Studies)==
 * The position will be a joint appointment in Women's Studies and in a humanities department in the College of Liberal Arts. The successful candidate will have a strong background in interdisciplinary feminist approaches and must have research and teaching interests in intersections of gender, race, class, ethnicity, sexuality or related areas. Engagement with theories of race, identity, or difference desired. Research or teaching intersection with another area of GRI and expertise that fills a relevant need in the humanities department preferred.The GRI program offers a major in Women's Studies, minors in Women's Studies, Ethnic Studies, Religious Studies, and Holocaust, Genocide, and Peace Studies, and a graduate certificate in Gender, Race and Identity Studies. The successful candidate should expect to teach introductory and advanced undergraduate courses as well as graduate courses in Women's Studies and the department of joint appointment.
 * Ph.D. in Women's Studies and/or Gender Studies or Ph.D. in a humanities field with an emphasis on women and/or gender must be completed by July 1, 2012. A strong record of research is expected in addition to experience and promise as an excellent teacher. Research or teaching intersection with another area of GRI and expertise that fills a relevant need in the humanities department.
 * Applications must be submitted online at: https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/9714
 * Special Instructions to Applicants: Please attach a letter of application, C.V. contact information for references, writing sample of fewer than 26 pages and dissertation abstract. An unofficial transcript and dossier with recommendation letters may be requested later.
 * Job Close Date: 10/28/2011
 * Rejection email received, 11/1/2011
 * Dossier request 11.2.11

University of Oregon - Assistant Professor, International Studies/Women's and Gender Studies, Global Health & Development

 * We seek a scholar who will hold a Ph.D. by the time of appointment and whose expertise addresses one or more of the following: political, economic and cultural drivers of health vulnerability and resilience; the political economy of institutions addressing health related issues; variations in health and healing practices as they relate to culture, development and human security; comparative healthcare delivery systems; relationships between health, education, and economic development; gender, health and development; the impact of the HIV/AIDs pandemic and other diseases; hunger, malnutrition and development; and best practices in development interventions.
 * Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to the interdisciplinary exploration of contemporary issues in international studies and enhance the diversity efforts of both departments as well as the university. Candidates must have a high degree of proficiency in a language appropriate for their regional specialization. The annual teaching load at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels will be four courses in International Studies and one course in Women’s and Gender Studies, on the quarter system. This is a paperless search. Apply online at academicjobsonline.org. Queries should be addressed to Dan Gorman, Department of International Studies, 5206 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-5206, email dqgorman@uoregon.edu. Deadline for applications is October 15, 2011.

University of Rhode Island - Assistant Professor, Political Science and Women's Studies

 * The University of Rhode Island invites applications for an Assistant Professor Political Science and Women's Studies. This is a tenure-track, academic year position with anticipated appointment September 2012. This is a joint appointment, two-thirds political science/one third women's studies. Only electronic applications will be accepted.
 * Visit https://jobs.uri.edu to apply and view complete details for job posting # (6000522). Online applications will require three PDF attachments: 1) a cover letter of application detailing research and teaching interests; 2) a CV, and 3) "other" document to should include a brief sample of written work, course syllabi, teaching evaluations, and a list of references with contact information.
 * Note from URI Job site: "Teach undergraduate and master's level courses in politics of the Peoples' Republic of China; Asian politics; and women's issues in Asia. The teaching load is two four credit courses per semester."
 * Closing Date: 10/20/11

University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire - Assistant Professor of Women's Studies & Sociology (joint appointment)

 * Deadline: December 1st, 2011
 * 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 The successful candidate will also be expected to 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.
 * 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, 2013. Successful applicant will have expertise in both LGBTQ Studies and Family (either Family Sociology or Family Studies). Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated background in Sociology and Women's Studies. Salary will be commensurate with college teaching experience. Demonstrated ability to teach courses in the Family Studies minor (which is housed in Sociology) and courses in LGBTQ Studies Certificate (which is housed in the Women's Studies Program) will be considered assets.
 * The 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 220 sociology majors and minors and 100 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.

University of Wisconsin at La Crosse - Assistant Professor of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

 * Do you want to make a difference? We do. Our energetic, engaged, and student-focused department seeks a new colleague with a social justice commitment and expertise in gendered violence. This tenure-track position will reside in the Department of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, within the College of Liberal Studies.
 * This position requires a specialization in the study of gendered violence and the ability to teach about interpersonal violence as well as transnational issues. An interest in becoming involved in the community and in grant-writing around these issues, and an additional specialization in poverty and public policy are preferred. Responsibilities will include undergraduate teaching at both the lower-division and upper-division levels, including regularly teaching a General Education survey on gender. The typical teaching load within the Department is currently 12 units per semester. The Ph.D. must be in hand by time of appointment. UW-La Crosse is an ideal location for faculty who seek to integrate teaching, research, and service activities, and this position especially lends itself to that.
 * We seek foremost an engaging teacher and scholar who can inspire students and colleagues to question and challenge assumptions about gender, race, class, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and disabilities, and who will strive to create new connections within and beyond the campus. We at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse believe students, faculty, and staff all are enriched by our exposure to differing ideas, opinions and cultures. We strive to be a leader in the University of Wisconsin's initiatives on diversity and inclusiveness. We believe that employees from diverse backgrounds are critical to achieving excellence as a nationally recognized institution of higher education. We strongly encourage applications from persons with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
 * To apply, please submit cover letter, curriculum vita, and the names and contact information of three references. All applications must be submitted through this Human Resources link: https://employment.uwlax.edu Please direct questions to Jodi Vandenberg-Daves, jvandenberg-daves@uwlax.edu Search and Screen Committee Chair. Applications are due November 21, 2011.

Virginia Tech - Assistant Professor of Women's and Gender Studies

 * The Women's and Gender Studies Program (an interdisciplinary program housed in the Department of Sociology) at Virginia Tech invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position, beginning August 2012. We seek an Assistant Professor at an advanced level with an emphasis in Gender, Bodies & Technology. Deadline: October 14, and the position will remain open until filled.
 * Virginia Tech has short listed for this position. [posted 10/31]
 * On-campus interview scheduled [posted 11/03]

Washington University in St. Louis - two-year post-doc, masculinities and queer theory

 * The Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program at Washington University in St. Louis seeks to fill a two-year post-doctoral appointment in masculinities and queer theory, to begin in the 2012-13 academic year. We are particularly interested in candidates from disciplines or interdisciplinary programs in the social sciences and humanities. Special consideration will be given to those whose research explores transnational and/or intersectional issues and masculinities, as well as queer theory. The responsibilities of this appointment include course teaching and research.
 * Applicants should send a letter of interest explaining research and scholarly interests; current curriculum vitae; a five-page description of current research project(s); a published article or dissertation chapter; and three (3) letters of recommendation, including one from the dissertation advisor.
 * Washington University especially encourages applications from women, members of ethnic minority groups, and disabled individuals. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and have received the doctorate after July 1, 2009 and before July 1, 2012.
 * Applications should be sent to Linda Nicholson, Interim Director, WGSS Search Committee, Campus Box 1078, Washington University, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130. The committee will review applications until the position is filled, but priority will be given to those received by January 17th, 2012. Further inquiries can be made to 314-935-5102 or women@artsci.wustl.edu
 * Website: http://wgss.artsci.wustl.edu/
 * Also posted at Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2011-12

Wellesley College - assistant professor, Global Sexuality and Queer Studies (Sept. 15 deadline)
The Women's and Gender Studies Department at Wellesley College invites applications for a tenure-track, beginning assistant professor position in Global Sexuality and Queer Studies to start Fall 2012. We seek a social scientist (or training in a related field) whose research and teaching utilizes qualitative or quantitative methods. The successful candidate will teach a 2/2 load that includes introduction to women's and gender studies, queer theory, and cross-cultural sexuality, in addition to courses in new faculty member's specific area. Deadline Sep 15.
 * Has anyone recieved a confirmation of receipt or an affirmative action survey? (No. Nothing. 10/4; Nothing 10/10)
 * Why the very early deadline? (Schools generally have early deadlines when they want to hire someone before the end of fall semester/quarter.)
 * They have scheduled interviews. (If they have it's not on the campus calendar where they have talks scheduled in other depts. I question the accuracy of this info).
 * I assume the first round would be phone/skype interviews, which probably wouldn't be posted on a calendar (as campus visits would). Can the original poster clarify, assuming this is legit information?
 * They have scheduled in-person interviews.
 * There must be an internal candidate then. yes? (10/17) Why?
 * There are two visiting lecturers that match the job ad, so I wouldn't be surprised if at least one was a front runner.
 * Are job talks advertised anywhere? Is this another "advanced beginning" position?

Williams College - Assistant Professor,Transnational/Global Sexualities and Queer Studies (Nov. 1 deadline)

 * The Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program at Williams College invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor position in Transnational/Global Sexualities and Queer Studies to begin in Fall 2012. We seek a social scientist (or training in a related field) whose research and teaching utilizes qualitative and/or quantitative methods. The successful candidate will teach a 2/2 load and a short January term course every other year. Courses will include introductory classes in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies, queer theory, and cross-cultural/transnational sexualities, in addition to courses in the faculty member's specific area of research. Competitive applicants will have demonstrated teaching ability, a commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education, and an active research program. Our program is interdisciplinary and draws a diverse group of students to its courses and major.
 * Ideally, candidates will have received their PhD before beginning the position.
 * Please send a cover letter including a statement of teaching and research interests, CV, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation postmarked no later than November 1, 2011, to Professor Kathryn R. Kent, Chair, Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program, c/o Robin Keller, Schapiro Hall, 24 Hopkins Hall Drive, Williams College, Williamstown, MA 01267. Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.
 * ​Q.:Is this the same position as the one posted immediately above (except with an extended deadline) or is this a completely different position? They seem extremely similar ...
 * Answer: You're absolutely right that the Wellesley and Williams positions are very similar, but they are for different jobs at different institutions. If you click on the hyperlink for "Williams College" above, it will take you to the Williams College website that advertises this and other jobs for which the college is hiring.
 * Okay, you are totally right - two different institutions (duh)! The similarity in the ad language is uncanny though ...

==Williams College - 2 year VAP (English - gender/sexuality in U.S. lit. and/or feminist/queer theory)== The English Department of Williams College seeks a two-year, full-time visiting assistant professor specializing in gender and sexuality in U.S. literature, and in feminist or queer theory or both. Candidates should be prepared to teach a full range of introductory courses in the English Department, as well as courses in their specialty. Candidates must also be prepared to teach interdisciplinary courses in the Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program of the College. Candidates should have Ph.D. by the time of the appointment.

Send application letter, CV, dossier or recommendations, and writing sample (25 pp. or less) directly, or through Interfolio, to John Limon, Chair, Department of English, by Nov. 4.
 * John Limon, Chair
 * English
 * Williams College
 * 85 Mission Park Drive
 * Williamstown, MA 01267

Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2012 & Theory 2012

Questions / Advice / Discussion
What do you do if you're asked for a conference interview, which you were not planning on attending? Do you offer to set up a phone/skype interview or are you automatically crossed off the list?


 * You go to the conference! Interviews are hard to get.
 * Or you ask them if a phone interview is possible.