Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2012

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

Last Year's Page: Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2010-11

Use "Heading 2" to add names of schools / positions to this page. ==Agnes Scott College - transnational feminism -- DEADLINE PASSED (INTERVIEW STAGE)==
 * 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, X4]
 * 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.
 * Request for additional materials (11/14)
 * Does anyone know the timeline for this search? When were they supposed to make a short list? [posted 11/29}
 * They are still doing skype interviews, this week (12/05)
 * any sense of the timeline for the short list?
 * they said sometime at the end of December (12/12)
 * Anyone hear anything yet? (12/19)
 * Rejection e-mail (12/20) x6
 * Were these rejections even after preliminary interview? (12/21)
 * any news about on campus visits?
 * No news here yet, and I had a skype interview (12/21)
 * any news about campus visits? (1/3/12) Nope (1/3)
 * I had a NWSA interview and just received the following email that I presume was sent to all interviewees: "I am writing to update you about the search for a scholar of Transnational Feminism at Agnes Scott College. As often is the case with such endeavors, circumstances have conspired to scuttle our original calendar. We definitely are proceeding with the search and remain very interested in your candidacy. We are in the process of determining which of the many strong applicants will be invited to campus and will be in touch as soon as possible about next steps. " (1/4) X
 * any news on this job? Any job talks scheduled?? A: I haven't heard anything (1/18). The long wait between the deadline, the NWSA/skype meetings and scheduling is frustrating, but seems to be a common theme this year. I guess when there are *many strong applicants* there isn't the same sense of urgency.

Arizona State University, Barrett Honors College

 * Full-time, multi-year faculty position


 * Primary responsibility will be to teach the first-year seminar, a two-semester interdisciplinary examination of important ideas from the earliest writing to the present. Special attention is given to critical thinking and argumentative writing skills.


 * Successful applicants will demonstrate experience and openness to teaching a variety of texts using multiple theoretical/disciplinary/methodological approaches.


 * Qualifications: A PhD in any field of the humanities or social sciences (including interdisciplinary and area studies, e.g. African American studies) that complements the academic focus of the existing faculty members. Experience in leading discussion seminars and teaching argumentative writing skills is required.


 * More information at http://chronicle.com/jobs/0000711869-01 or at http://barretthonors.asu.edu/2012/01/lecturer-barrett-honors-college/


 * Search application deadline: February 13th or until filled.

Augsburg College - Teaching/Directorship of Women's Studies -- DEADLINE PASSED

 * Augsburg College is located in the heart of Minneapolis' globally and ethnically diverse neighborhoods, and Women's Studies/Women's Center faculty and students work closely with neighborhood organizations and Augsburg's renowned Center for Global Education. Augsburg's Women's Studies major/minor is an interdisciplinary, multicultural and international program offered in collaboration with the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (Augsburg, St. Catherine University, Hamline University, and the University of St. Thomas). Augsburg seeks candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of a liberal arts college community through their research, teaching, and service.
 * Augsburg College invites applications for a non-tenure track teaching/directorship position in Women's Studies starting September 1, 2012. This full-time position includes classroom teaching as well as co-curricular teaching in the Women's Resource Center, chairing the Women's Studies major at Augsburg, and participation in the administrative work of the ACTC four-college Women's Studies major. The overall workload will include three WST courses, one course equivalent for co-curricular teaching embedded in the Women's Resource Center, one-course release for the work of the Women's Studies chair, and one course release for the Women's Resource Center directorship, including stewardship of the center's endowment. Salary and rank are commensurate with academic preparation and experience. An excellent fringe benefits package is included.
 * Applicants should have a Ph.D. in women's/gender/feminist studies (or be near completion) with clear evidence of scholarship, course work, teaching and experience that demonstrates the union of theory and practice integral to the field of Women's Studies. The successful candidate will contribute to the growth of our concentrations in Sexuality Studies and Global Women's and Gender Studies, demonstrating a transnational and global perspective as well as interdisciplinary scholarship with interest in one or more of the following: Asian/Southeast Asian, African/African Diaspora, Hispanic/Latina, Indigenous, Latin American, or Middle Eastern Feminisms.
 * Application deadline: January 15, 2012. To apply submit cover letter and CV online at:http://www.augsburg.edu/hr/. Three letters of recommendation should be sent to Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Campus Box 136, Minneapolis, MN 55454, Attn.: Judi Green.
 * Questions may be directed to Janelle Bussert, Assistant Professor of Women's Studies, at bussert@augsburg.edu. Augsburg is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in all areas of the campus community.

==California State University, Long Beach - Asst Professor, Sociology & Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies -- CAMPUS VISIT INVITATION==
 * 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
 * I got a request for an official transcript and a signed SC-1 form (via mail). The language of the request made it seem like those were missing from my file, so I can't tell if they are actually asking everyone to submit those materials (despite the language in the ad) or if they've started making a list of finalists.
 * I also received this request (official transcript & SC-1 form) and was wondering the same thing. 12/2
 * (Above posters, I feel like it must mean something good. I've only gotten the data form. When did you apply? Early? Or around the deadline?)
 * I applied around the deadline.
 * Confidential Data Form 11/28 (x2)
 * Phone interview scheduled 12/12
 * Campus visit invitation (12/21)
 * Rumor has it this is an inside/partner hire.

Carleton College - One-year LGBT Studies post-doc teaching fellowship --SKYPE INTERVIEW SCHEDULED

 * 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.
 * Any news? (12/28) No. (12/29)
 * Request for Skype interview 1/10 x 3

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

 * 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.
 * Phone interview scheduled (12/12)

Colby College - Assistant Professor, Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies -- DEADLINE PASSED - Campus Interview Invites for Feb)

 * 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] [x4]
 * Has anyone else scheduled non-NWSA interviews?
 * No, only NWSA. Anyone from NWSA get a follow-up communication? I remember they said they were doing Skype interviews before on-campus in February, but just curious.
 * They are supposed to make decisions about fly-outs by Dec. 20th
 * Campus interview invitation via email: 12/15 (x2)
 * (Any idea about # of fly-outs? Has anyone not heard from them -- i.e. neither a rejection nor invitation post-interview?)
 * I haven't heard anything either way 12/20 (x2). Anyone else?
 * Campus visit invitation for Feb (sent a while back).

College of Charleston - Assistant Professor, African American Studies -- DEADLINE PASSED

 * 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 -- DEADLINE PASSED

 * 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 Connecticut State University - English - Feminist and Digital Rhetorics - SEARCH SUSPENDED==
 * Department: English. Position: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of English - Feminist and Digital Rhetorics
 * Qualifications: Ph.D. or ABD in Composition/Rhetoric or related field.
 * Position Description: We seek a candidate who can contribute to an evolving major in English by teaching first-year writing courses as well as developing upper-level courses in feminist rhetorics and digital media; ability to teach introductory women's studies courses a plus. A commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring at a small, public liberal arts university with a significant population of minority and first-generation students, a willingness to work with interdisciplinary programs, and evidence of scholarly potential required.
 * Respond to: Please send a letter of application, CV, a brief statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference to Dr. Steve Ferruci, Search Co-Chair, Department of English, Eastern Connecticut State University, 83 Windham Street, Willimantic, CT 06226. Review of applications will begin immediately and close on December 31, 2011.
 * Also posted at Rhetoric/Composition 2012 & New Media & Digital Humanities 2011-2012
 * FROM Rhet/Comp page: "12/27 LETTER UPDATE: TT search has been "suspended" and they will advertise a one year nonTT position in Spring 2012 for the 2011-12 year."

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

 * 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 -- DEADLINE PASSED - CAMPUS VISIT STAGE

 * 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.
 * Request for phone interview. (11/8) [X3]
 * Do you mind sharing how they contacted you?
 * By e-mail.
 * Has anyone else who had a phone interview heard back one way or the other about on-campus interviews yet?
 * Not yet. Timeline was 2 to 3 weeks to get back to phone interviewees. [X2]
 * Received rejection letter (12/14) - they said there were over 180 applicants (X2)
 * Is this a religious school?
 * It is Jesuit, meaning Catholic with a stated investment in social justice. I don't know what that means in terms of gender/LGBT politics. Jesuit schools vary a lot, for example Santa Clara is progressive (including LGBT friendly), many other Jesuit schools more conservative. Personally, I don't know where Gonzaga falls in that spectrum. See http://www.gonzaga.edu/About/Mission/MissionStatement.asp (11/10)
 * Rejection Letter (12/15) (x2)
 * Oh no sorry for the rejection, was this a rejection even after a phone interview? (12/15)
 * Rejection by mail after phone interview (12/16).
 * The rejections by mail after the phone interview - were they via snail mail or e-mail?
 * Had phone interview, but no rejection yet or invite for campus visit. Maybe my mail is slow :) (12/19)
 * Snail mail. The letter said they have already invited the three candidates they are bringing for campus visits.

Grinnell College - Assistant Professor of 20th c., Women's & Gender History -- DEADLINE PASSED - AHA INTERVIEW STAGE

 * 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
 * Interviewing 14 at AHA (see US History search link) 12/3

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 -- DEADLINE PASSED
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.
 * Also posted at Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2011-12

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

 * 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...
 * Any news on this one? 12/20
 * Nope (12/21) x2
 * I had an email from the Office Assistant on 12/8 saying they received my app and would be reviewing appliations over the next few weeks. But no word since then. (12/21)
 * I wrote the director and she said that they're starting to review candidates next week, after everyone comes back from their winter break, and that they'll be making the short list in the next few weeks.(1/10)
 * Still waiting... (1/27)
 * Maybe we'll hear over the next few weeks. (1/27)

Indiana University - Associate or Full Professor of Literature and Gender -- DEADLINE PASSED
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.
 * Has anyone heard anything?
 * I haven't (12/3).
 * Rejection snail mail letter (12/10): "...you did not make the short list for interviews..." implying that they've contacted those who did make list?

Indiana University - Assistant Professor in Gender and Science -- SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

 * 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
 * NOTES: Curious if anyone's had contact of any kind on this search yet? (I haven't). Me neither. (x3)
 * one of my references got a letter request (11.29) (x3)
 * received voluntary "Applicant Monitoring Form" to email to Afirm Act office (12/4) (x4) - did everyone get this? I don't think any of my references got a letter request, but I got this form.
 * re the "applicant monitoring form": i'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts (for this or other jobs) about whether it's bad or not to just not fill it out? as a trans person i always get uncomfortable with either/or male female boxes, but i don't really want to out myself as trans through this kind of form...
 * I once had a job compiling the data from these forms; basically the department uses it as proof that they are following the AA/EOE rules as much as possible, and to demonstrate that they didn't, for example, only interview white candidates even though the pool of applicants was mostly non-white. It really does help the university if people fill them out, but most people don't (I think we got less than 30%.) The problem is that not everyone fits the boxes: usually the categories on the form are determined by some mix of state law and the school governing body. I asked the HR office about this and I was basically told that they had all the categories they needed. So that's a long winded way of saying - the people who are collecting data ask about what they are concerned about, they generally are out of touch, and even if you are sending the search form directly to the department it's probably being compiled by someone who is going to just send it to the external HR people who, once again, just don't care. So... part of me says, fill it out and make the HR people actually think about the ridiculousness of their categories, but really, the answer is you can just ignore it. Most people do.
 * It was my impression that the forms are anonymous and don't have your name on it. I would say fill it out, cross out and modify the categories and show HR how diverse or non-diverse the applicant pool is.
 * Last year, Indiana U ran a search for the Peg Zeglin Brand Chair at the advanced assistant/associate level. Any idea what happened to this search? (The old job ad is here: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=41262)
 * That was a failed search.
 * Got request for recommendations, but haven't heard anything. Anyone get an invite for preliminary interview yet?
 * no word yet. (x5)
 * IU-Bloomington is in the process of setting up Skype interviews for this position via email contact.
 * how many skype interviews have been scheduled?
 * There are six Skype interviews scheduled for early this week (12/19).
 * IU insiders: can you offer an update on the status of this search?

Loyola Marymount University - Department of Women's Studies -- CAMPUS VISITS SCHEDULED

 * 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.
 * Phone interviews scheduled for 12/15-12/19 (12/13)
 * Campus visits scheduled for mid-January (12/21)

==Minnesota State University-Mankato - Department of Women's and Gender Studies== SALARY: Depends on Qualifications. PRF #13030 OPENING DATE: 12/22/11. APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 22, 2012. POSITION: Probationary; Nine Month Appointment. DATE OF APPOINTMENT: August 20, 2012

RESPONSIBILITIES: This tenure track position will have the following responsibilities: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Area of specialization is open; however, a strong preference will be given to applicants with research and teaching interests in one or more of the following: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Gender & Women's Studies Department is located in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. The Department offers undergraduate and Master's degree programs, and the curriculum integrates feminist theory and practice. The Department affirms and promotes the University's commitment to expanding our diversity. Our outstanding LGBT Center helped earn Minnesota State Mankato's status as one of the 100 Best Campuses for LGBT student by The Advocate College Guide for LGBT Students. Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato and the department can be found at: http://mnsu.edu/women/. Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at: http://www.mnsu.edu.
 * Teach general education, undergraduate, and graduate courses in gender & women's studies.
 * Incorporate interdisciplinary, multicultural, and international perspectives in teaching.
 * All faculty members are expected to maintain continuing study, engage in research and publication, contribute to student growth and development, and be involved in university and community service.
 * Ph.D. in women's or gender studies; ABD acceptable with degree completed by August 20, 2012.
 * Demonstrated teaching success in gender & women's studies courses, including examples of incorporating topics on race, ethnicity, and sexuality.
 * Relevant scholarly activity in gender & women's studies scholarship.
 * lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender studies; and global or transnational feminist studies.
 * Evidence of feminist activist experience.
 * Research and teaching interests that complement existing department faculty strengths.
 * Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at:http://www.ifo.org/contract09-11/2009-2011.pdf.

Application Procedures: To apply for this position, please continue the process directly at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mankat o/default.cfm. A complete application will include the following:
 * Cover Letter
 * Resume/Curriculum Vitae
 * Contact information for three (3) references
 * Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree

Information: Maria Bevacqua, Search Chair, Department of Gender & Women's Studies, Minnesota State University Mankato.
 * In addition to the items listed above, please submit electronically:
 * A writing sample (maximum 25 pages)
 * Sample syllabus from gender or women's studies core course that you have taught
 * Representative teaching evaluations in gender or women's studies courses taught

--> This was the most cumbersome online application I have ever filled out. As a heads up, the online application includes a request for a diversity statement which is sent to the search committee: "Please provide information on how you value and can contribute to the diversity of our campus."

-->This was a cumbersome application, and I put a lot of time and effort into it, only to have my application rejected by an "Unclassified Staffing Specialist" in Human Resources, stating that I did not meet the minimum qualifications for the job. I am wondering if this is because I have a Ph.D. in English, with a certificate in Women's and Gender Studies, rather than a Ph.D. in WGS. I have eight years experience as a faculty member in a women's and gender studies program, and so thought I might be a good fit for this job. I understand how flooded the market is with jobseekers, and that the chances of actually landing this job were slim, but to not even have my application read by the department is incredibly disheartening. Anyone else have this happen?

--->I had the same thing happen to me. I have a PhD in English and graduate certificate in Women's Studies with a lot of Women's Studies teaching experience. I e-mailed HR and was told I could resubmit my application if I thought I had the minimium requirements. I just resubmitted my application (all you have to do is: go back to the posting, hit apply, and re-fill out the questions and just hit "yes" to the question if you have a PhD in Women's Studies). I figure the search committee can make the decision of if they consider a PhD in English and a Graduate Certificate in Women's Studies a suitable substitution or not.

--> As the holder of a PhD in Women's Studies with a concentration in literature, I am going to assume that the two above posters would have no issue with me applying for and assuming that I would be given serious consideration for a job in an English department, even if the job clearly said they wanted an English PhD.


 * Totally agree with poster directly above. I totally appreciate WS jobs actually requiring a PhD in WS. Those of us with PhDs in WS are NOT considered for jobs in disciplines - like English, Sociology, Political Science, IR, Geography, etc, etc. WS is an INTERdisciplinary field, and WS programs must start prioritizing those of us with PhDs in WS or we just end up without jobs. Period. My 2c.


 * From one of the two above -- I have graduate degrees in both English and WGS and had a VAP in WGS. Really, I think what it all comes down to is fit and what the search committee really wants in terms of scholarly research and teaching interests/experience. We all have to apply for jobs interdisciplinarily when our work is such. And for those of us who do queer studies, it isn't often that job ads specifically ask for someone doing LGBTQ studies.

-For those who received an immediate rejection, what did the email state? I clicked "yes" for PhD in WST, although my degree is in interdisciplinary studies with an emphasis in queer and gender studies and did not get a rejection e-mail.


 * I know that the search committee is only considering applicants with PhDs in Women's Studies, so I'm sure that that's the reason that some people's applications were rejected.
 * I'm the op, and I'm not going to resubmit my application for the job, based on the info here. Thanks for all for being forthcoming and sharing info. Best of luck to all of you. And to the poster with a PhD in WS with a lit. concentration, YES! I would be thrilled if you applied for a job in an English department, and if I had any kind of power I would give your application serious consideration. That's a rockin' combination, in a field weighted more and more towards the social sciences. I wish you extra good luck!
 * Just to complicate matters... I have a certificate but not a PhD in WS and was not instantly rejected. Perhaps the issue is not so much the WS PhD but the fields they're interested in (i.e. not English).
 * Just to clarify: Did you say "No" to the question of "Do you have a Ph.D. in Women's/Gender Studies?" and still *not* get the rejection from Human Resources?
 * Aha. I see now. I must have clicked Yes.

Northeastern University, The Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program. --DEADLINE PASSED
Director and Advanced Associate or Full Professor, with tenure, starting July 1, 2012.

==Oklahoma State University - Assistant or Associate Professor, Gender and Women's Studies -- DEADLINE PASSED (NWSA INTERVIEW STAGE)==
 * 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 (Is this an on-campus interview?)
 * Has anyone who had a telephone/NWSA/Skype interview for this position been contacted yet for a campus visit? Not me.
 * Campus visits scheduled.
 * Hmmm.... I think this one's actually still a bit "in process" for scheduling campus visits.
 * Any news?

Oregon State University - Queer Studies, Assistant Professor -- DEADLINE PASSED (CAMPUS INTERVIEW STAGE)

 * 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 (10/31)
 * NWSA interview (very personable email) request (10/31)
 * So . . . does this mean those of us who submitted our materials after Halloween are out of luck? I kind of assumed the closing date of November 7th meant November 7th.
 * In response to this, my interview was scheduled after the 31st, and I might be confused but I understood those interviewed to be on the long short-list. This doesn't mean that others on the long short-list won't get phone or skype interviews.
 * I assume those of us who were invited to interview at NWSA before the closing date were "stronger" applicants who applied before the Nov. 7 deadline. That doesn't mean those who submitted by the 7th are out of luck or even that those who did not interview at NWSA are out of luck. The interviews were really informational meetings where most of the time was dedicated to the candidate asking questions about the dept/program. And, their timeline is to bring people out for real interviews in January/early Feb and make an offer by March.
 * Definitely does not mean those who applied after the 31st are out of luck. They said these were really just preliminary meetings (with NWSA timing right after the closing date). And yes, the meetings were more informational, with lots of time for candidate to ask questions.
 * (12/1/11) Has anyone heard anything since NWSA, whether you interviewed there or not?
 * Was interviewed at NWSA and haven't heard anything (12/1/11) Me too, or rather, me neither (12/2x2).
 * Hopefully there will be news before winter break ...
 * Has anyone else heard anything? I haven't heard any news yet (12/20 x5)
 * Nothing here (12/22 x2). nope (12/28 X2)
 * Any news on this position yet? Is the search still on? (12/30) I haven't heard anything (1/3 x2) Nor I. (1/8 X2) Nada (1/9)
 * I wrote to the department manager for an update, and she said that she'd check and get back to me - so that sounds like either deep cover, or they haven't started anything (like campus visits) that would require her involvement. (1/12) Thank you so much for posting this! Would love to hear what answer you get from her.
 * Received request for phone interview (1/12) x4
 * Q: Did those of you with phone interviews also meet with the department at NWSA?
 * No, I was not at NWSA, and I received a phone interview. - me too- same situation x3
 * Campus invite via phone (1/19) [That was fast! Congrats] <---Congrats, but for those of us interviewed early November, this was an incredibly slow search. (This sounds suspect given the below dates that phone interviews happened on 1/19). 
 * To clarify to the above poster (in bold): I had a phone interview on Thurs morning, and they called me Thurs afternoon to schedule a campus visit. I did not attend NWSA this year. (1/20)
 * For those of us not interviewed at NWSA in November, the phone interviews just happened this week - Tues, Weds, and Thurs. (1/20)

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

 * 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 - Assistant Professor, West/Southwest Asian American Culture -- CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED

 * The Departments of Women's and Gender Studies and American Studies at Rutgers University, New Brunswick invite applications for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in feminist cultural studies of West (Middle East) and Southwest Asia. We encourage applications from innovative scholars whose research and methods contribute to more rigorous and theoretically engaged studies of the cultures, religions, and populations of West and Southwest Asia within a transnational framework. The committee will consider a range of applications and is particularly interested in studies of literature and culture after 9/11; religion and religious cultures; and/or transnational Asian America or Asians in the Americas, including the Caribbean and Latin America. We welcome interdisciplinary or comparative ethnic studies scholarship that will contribute to departmental strengths in globalization studies.
 * The successful candidate will teach in the W&GS graduate program (M.A. and Ph.D.) as well as in the vibrant undergraduate majors. The teaching load for research faculty is 2/2, and junior faculty members receive pre-tenure research leave support. Teaching responsibilities will be distributed between W&GS and American Studies. The successful candidate must hold Ph.D. in a relevant field by the time of appointment and must demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching students from diverse backgrounds. Home department will be determined based on the candidate's particular fields of expertise. The new hire will have opportunities to participate in the vibrant intellectual community fostered at Rutgers, through the Institute for Research on Women, the Center for Race and Ethnicity, the Center for Cultural Analysis, and Rutgers Center for Historical Analysis.
 * Review of applications will begin immediately; for fullest consideration, applications should be submitted by December 2, 2011.
 * To apply, please send a letter of interest, a curriculum vita, three (3) letters of recommendation, and a writing sample (max 25pp) to Asian American Search c/o Prof. Nicole Fleetwood, Department of American Studies, 131 George Street, Ruth Adams Building, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
 * also posted at English Literature, Other Ethnic American and American Studies
 * I interpret "West/Southwest Asian American" to mean the Arab/Islamic world broadly in its intersection with the Americas. Does this sound right? Please clarify if the job ad is clearer to you than it is to me.
 * [From American Studies 2012: "Campus interview scheduled: Via email 12/14"]

Rutgers University - Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Women's and Gender Studies -- DEADLINE PASSED

 * 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 & Gender History Position, Open Rank - POSITION FILLED

 * 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
 * Saw on the other wiki that someone has been invited to campus - 11/28. That wiki is here
 * This position has been filled. My friend got it. [posted 12/19]
 * And did this friend accept the offered position?
 * Are you able to give us a sense of your friend's field and rank?

Saint Louis University, TT in Women's Studies - NO SEARCH
Women's Studies Program - D137
 * Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, healthcare, and service, invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the Women's Studies Program.
 * The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Women's Studies with a desired area of specialization in global feminism. This faculty member will teach required undergraduate and graduate courses in Women's Studies and courses in global feminism.
 * To apply: All applications must be made online at http://jobs.slu.edu and must include: (1) a cover letter that discusses the applicant's research plans and teaching interests and philosophy; (2) a current curriculum vitae; and (3) a sample syllabus of a Women's Studies course you have taught or would like to teach.
 * Saint Louis University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (AA/EOE) and encourages nominations of and application from women and minorities.
 * Contact: Human Resources
 * Saint Louis University Online App. Form
 * Has this position been removed?
 * Understand from someone affiliated with this program that there is no WS search happening at SLU this year. This posting must have been an error. (12/11/11)

Saint Mary's College, TT in Women's Studies & History (joint appt) -- DEADLINE PASSED (AHA/SKYPE INTERVIEW STAGE)

 * 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
 * AHA/Skype interview request (email) 12/14 (x5)
 * Also posted at Non-Geographic/Methodologically Oriented 2011-12
 * Campus visit request (phone) 1/26

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 -- DEADLINE PASSED

 * 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
 * Any news on this job yet? 1/19
 * Request for phone interview 1/23

==Stony Brook University, SUNY - Queer Studies Literary and Cultural Theorist -- DEADLINE PASSED Skype Interviews== Professor Lisa Diedrich Chair, Queer Studies Literary and Cultural Theorist Search Committee Department of Cultural Analysis and Theory Humanities Building, Room 2048 Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY 11794-5355
 * Assistant Professor, Queer Studies Literary and Cultural Theorist REF#: F-7056-11-12
 * Department: Cultural Analysis and Theory (CAT). Campus: Stony Brook West Campus/HSC. Salary: Commensurate with experience.
 * Required Qualifications: Queer Studies Literary and Cultural Theorist. Ph.D. before August 2012.
 * Preferred Qualifications: Subspecializations include, but not limited to: queer transnationalisms/diasporas; critical race/ethnic studies; theories and practices of queer social and political movements. Established research program and ability to conduct University-level undergraduate and graduate teaching.
 * Responsibilities & Requirements: The Assistant Professor will teach three undergraduate courses and one graduate seminar per academic year. He/she will establish and maintain a vigorous research and publication program and participate fully in the life of the department, the College, and the University.
 * Special Notes: This is a tenure track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Anticipated Start Date: September 1, 2012.
 * Preliminary phone or video interviews will be conducted in January. Finalists will be invited to campus in February 2012.
 * Application Procedure: Those interested in this position should submit (in one PDF document) a State employment application, letter of interest, full curriculum vitae, and a research statement at: http://www.AcademicJobsOnline.org (job ID#1325). In addition, applicants should request three referees send confidential letters of reference to AJO. Alternatively, submit the applications materials listed above to:


 * Applications for this position must be received, as specified in the Application Procedure Section, no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Time on 12/30/2011, unless specifically noted otherwise in the Special Notes Section.
 * Also posted at Theory 2012
 * Question: The application asks for all documents to be combined into a giant PDF, but Academic Jobs Online requested four separate documents. I solved this by submitting the giant PDF for my job letter, and then submitting the other three componenets seperately as well. Did anyone else have a similar experience?
 * I just uploaded things separately. I had trouble with stupid AcademicJobsOnline (rrrr--loathe that monster) when applying to something else two days ago, and concerned I'd somehow deleted part of my application, I wrote to them to confirm that my application was received and was told it was--no comment about not having done it as a single PDF or anything, so I assume you're fine either way.
 * I do not effs with AJO--so awful. Grateful Stony Brook let us snail mail. I got no less than 10 emails from AJO asking for me to fill out the application because I made the mistakeof checking something on their "site." Oi! <--- I postal mailed as well (including cover sheet), but just got an email yesterday (1/9) saying the electronic app was required, too. "Your application will NOT be processed until you've filled out the electronic cover sheet AND submitted the online appliation for jobs you're applying for." Considering the email was yesterday, and writing sample requests were as well, I hope this didn't omit me from consideration.
 * I had the same problem, so I submitted the entire combined pdf under each document heading, then notified the contact person that I had done so. Seems to have worked. Was TOTALLY annoying and the whole process took hours.
 * Request for additional writing sample in pdf format--must be submitted within 48 hours. (01/09/11 x7)
 * Hmmm...I find the above "request for additional writing sample" a bit strange. I just got a generic reply confirming receipt of my application today, advising that the committee sould soon be meeting to make the short list, and that if I were on it, I would be notified immediately. There was no request for a writing sample. The initial CFA did not include a request for a writing sample, so something seems off here. Can any of the 6 people who received requests for additional writing samples please clarify? Were you actually asked to send an article or book chapter? Or were you missing some aspect of your application? Thanks. (01/11) x2: I too would appreciate further clarity here. <--- I also received generic reply today of receipt of application, which had an AfirmAct survey. Perhaps Admin is late in sending out the AfirAct requests, and this email is largely separate in function from the search? If so, then they need to coordinate these timetables. < It hardly seems surprising that these timetables would be off. Nothing about the way searches are run is logical. The whole system sucks for staff and faculty and, more so (I would argue) for applicants. 
 * I am one of the 6 above and was asked to send an article or chapter; it was not a missing part of the original application (you're right, nothing was requested with the original CFA). I don't think anything is off. But, based on what I've seen/heard of other searches, I wouldn't necessarily assume that if you haven't been asked for a writing sample you won't make the short list. (I'm another one of the six. Ditto to everything in this bullet point. (1/11))
 * I received both the request for writing sample & then the AffAct Survey form request today 1/11. The email addresses for the two emails are different, and I think everyone should have gotten the survey request. The writing sample is a request for additional materials from the committee - though it probably doesn't mean one is completely out of the running.
 * One of the 6 who got request for article-length writing sample (1/9) and also the application info form today (1/11). Since the request specifies a 48 hours window period, it seems that they are trying to meet their deadline specifically stated in the application that they want to do skype or phone interviews by January and then campus visit for February. I sent in an article instead of a diss chapter just cos diss chapter is just way too long...at least for mine. I hope they are still requesting more materials from other candidates. More people need to be recognized for the excellent work that they do!
 * (1/12) I am also one of the six that was asked for a writing sample, article length. I got this request AND a general response/request to fill out the employment survey from separate email addresses. I don't think anything seems unusual here, just that they've likely narrowed the initial field and are considering who they're going to interview. Given that they are requesting additional writing samples from other people AFTER the 48 hour window they gave me, I'd assume that they are moving through a list of potential interviewees and requesting additional materials as they narrow the pool. If you haven't gotten a request yet, I wouldn't assume that this means you are out of the running.
 * Any news?
 * Request for skype interview via e-mail (1/19) (x3)

Texas A&M University (Postdoc, Political Ecology of Sanitation in India, expertise in gender theory desired) https://h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=44058)

 * Dr. Kathleen O’Reilly (Department of Geography, Texas A&M University, http://geography.tamu.edu/profile/KO%27Reilly) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (Global Development: Water, Sanitation, Health Program) funded project entitled “Successful Sanitation Habits in Rural India.” This 12-month position is available starting January 2012 and runs through December 2013. The initial appointment will be for a one year term and is renewable for a second year term contingent upon excellent performance and continued funding.

The project is a two year study in West Bengal and Himachal Pradesh, India that will identify the social and environmental factors influencing toilet usage habits of families in rural India. Both quantitative and qualitative data will be collected over an extended field period. The project will contribute to our understanding of sanitation adoption among all family members in a household.

The postdoctoral researcher will assist Dr. O’Reilly with a range of research activities, including travel to India for data collection over four months in 2012-2013, and assisting with: 1) data review, coding, and analysis of collected quantitative and qualitative data; and 2) writing of scholarly products (e.g., manuscripts and presentations) in College Station, TX.

The position requires a completed PhD in geography or a related field or a letter certifying that all requirements for the doctoral degree have been met and stating the conferral date. The ideal applicant will have field experience, training in quantitative and/or qualitative methods, and expertise in political ecology, gender theory, and/or South Asian studies. Language proficiency in English, Hindi, and/or Bengali is desired. Salary is $40,000 annually, including benefits.

Please send 1) cover letter describing research interests and experience; 2) complete curriculum vitae; 3) writing samples; and 4) names of three referees to [mailto:koreilly@geos.tamu.edu koreilly@geos.tamu.edu ]. Write “postdoctoral position” in the subject line please. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Texas A&M University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We strongly encourage applications from women, underrepresented ethnic groups, and individuals with disabilities.

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

 * 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).
 * This application date is WAAAAYYYY passed--any news yet?
 * Still nothing? Two months later? (1/4)
 * It looks like the same ad was posted again on the NWSA job page on 1/13. 

University of Cincinnati - Assistant Professor, Women's Gender & Sexuality -- DEADLINE PASSED

 * The Department of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a tenure-track position of assistant professor to begin August 1, 2012. A focus on African/African American studies is preferred; applicants with specializations in critical race studies or ethnic studies will also be considered.
 * The successful candidate should have the potential for or an initial record pointing toward becoming a leading scholar and generating external research funding. S/he will also have the ability to teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses and to engage in service.
 * The University of Cincinnati is an urban, public, comprehensive Research I institution, committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining an academically and culturally diverse faculty. The Department of WGSS is an interdisciplinary unit in the College of Arts and Sciences offering BA, MA, and dual MA/JD and MA/PhD degrees. The eleven full and jointly appointed WGSS faculty teach a standard 2-2 semester load. WGSS is affiliated with the Charles Phelps Taft Research Center (www.artsci.uc.edu/taft ), which disburses over one million dollars per year in research and travel grants to faculty and students. For more information, please visit our website (www.artsci.uc.edu/womens_studies). Search committee chair Amy Lind will be available for informal meetings at the NWSA conference in Atlanta (amy.lind@uc.edu ).
 * Review of complete applications will begin on December 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates must include a letter of application, a current CV and one writing sample. In addition, please arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to Molly Russell, Dept. of WGSS, University of Cincinnati, PO Box 45221-0164 (phone: 513-556-6776; email: molly.russell@uc.edu ). Applications will not be considered complete until all letters of recommendation have been received.
 * In a continuing effort to foster diversity on our campus, we actively encourage applications from African Americans and other people of color, women, veterans, people of diverse orientations/identities, people with disabilities, and others who may make a positive contribution to the diversification of ideas and perspectives. For additional information about diversity initiatives at the University of Cincinnati, please visit the UC Diversity website:[http:// www.uc.edu/sas/diversity www.uc.edu/sas/diversity] . The University of Cincinnati is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
 * A PhD in women's, gender and/or sexuality studies or a related field by July 31, 2012 and a specialization in sexuality studies are required.
 * Please attach a writing sample in Other.
 * ATTACHMENTS: The maximum capacity for a single attachment is 2 megabytes. If the size of your document is more than 2MB, please divide it into several smaller documents and use the fields labeled RESUME, COVER LETTER, and OTHER to complete your attachments.
 * Email Notification -The preferred mode of correspondence is via email. If you provided us with an email address on your application, we will email you information regarding your application status. All applicants are advised to periodically check their file for updated information regarding application status.
 * Has anyone heard from them? (12/18) No (12/19)(x5) No (12/27)
 * Just received an official rejection letter via e-mail. (1/12) (1/17 X4)
 * Has anyone heard anything about the three-year non-tenure track position?

University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) - Assistant Professor in Gender, Sexuality, and Popular Culture -- DEADLINE PASSED (SCHEDULING CAMPUS INTERVIEWS)

 * 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.
 * They were hiring in this exact area in 2010, the text of the job call is identical with the exception of the contact information
 * Q: Does anyone know the outcome of the 2010 search? Did they hire someone? If not, was it a failed search? Cancelled or frozen at a higher level? (A: I think campus interviews were scheduled but the search was put on hold because of suspended funding.)
 * I entered all of my information and uploaded my attachments, but I didn't get any kind of final confirmation and my stuff is all still listed on the home page of the online system. Is this the way it is for everyone else, too?
 * The above (re: no confirmation) happened to me too. So I "submitted" again. Next thing I know when I checked my email I had two emails saying that I had submitted to the job. I hope the search committee doesn't think I'm an idiot for submitting twice... (+1 --I logged in to check on my submission and saw the "Start" link next to the application; went through to submit it again.)
 * 11/6: Heard from one of my references that the committee had requested a rec letter. (x2)
 * To the person who got the LOR request on 11/6, did you apply particularly early? I'm just wondering what the approximate turn-around time was between submission and first sign of interest.
 * I did apply fairly early and got a prompt response.
 * 11/28: Request for letters of recommendation (x2)
 * 11/26: Request for recs--but only two, not three, for some reason.
 * Any news/timeline on this one?
 * (12/6/11) Haven't heard anything since request for letters of recommendation. (x2)
 * Request for skype interview via phone/e-mail. There were over 400 applicants for the position, according to the search chair. Eeks. 12/12 (x2).
 * (12/13) Mass but nice rejection email: "The search committee ... has now selected its list of finalists from over 400 applicants for the position. We were deeply impressed by the scholarship and accomplishments of the applicants. However, considerations of departmental need governed our difficult choice of finalists, and we are sorry to have to tell you that you are not among that list. We are grateful for the opportunity of reviewing your scholarship, and we send you all best wishes for the holidays and for your future career."
 * Yes, "nice" email, addressed to DATE, LASTNAME, FIRSTNAME.
 * Received email rejection today (12/13) :"The search committee for the Assistant Professorship in Gender and Women's Studies, with a focus on Gender, Sexuality, and Popular Culture, at the University of Illinois at Chicago, has now selected its list of finalists from over 400 applicants for the position. We were deeply impressed by the scholarship and accomplishments of the applicants. However, considerations of departmental need governed our difficult choice of finalists, and we are sorry to have to tell you that you are not among that list. We are grateful for the opportunity of reviewing your scholarship, and we send you all best wishes for the holidays and for your future career." (x2)
 * Any news from those who had a skype interview? (1/7). (Nothing here! 1/11)
 * Invite for campus visit by phone/e-mail (1/12)

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

 * 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?
 * Received request for demographic info as well [11/10/11] x2
 * The ad asks about NWSA. Anyone manage to snag a meeting and/or conversation there? (I didn't.) [11/12/11] I'm also curious about whether or not they interviewed at NWSA [11/13].
 * (11/28/11) They did not interview at NWSA, and are in the process of making a short list.
 * (12/5/11) They did in fact interview at NWSA, as I was one of the interviewees. But I have heard nothing back since that time.
 * Sorry, my mistake; I know the whole search committee was not at NWSA, so assumed there were no interviews conducted. Shortlisted candidates should be contacted very soon. (12/6/11)
 * Wondering if "very soon" meant this week? Perhaps the candidates have already been contacted?
 * (12/9) I know that the finalists have been chosen, so it's just a matter of when the committee is authorized to contact them (if they haven't done so already).
 * I received an official email rejection for this position today. <--- Anyone else? seems strange for rejections not to arrive en masse
 * What date did your rejection arrive? Mine hasn't come as of 12/19, but it will no doubt arrive very soon, perhaps even in time for the holidays. (Ah, the joyful optimism of a job seeker!)
 * No news as of 12/23. Can someone confirm that candidates have been contacted? (x2)
 * Any updates on this? Have the finalists been contacted?
 * I called the dept and was told that finalists have been chosen, but not contacted, because the search has to be processed through a large, slow system before they can proceed. (1/12)
 * Has anyone been contacted AT ALL?

University of Michigan - Department of Women's Studies -- DEADLINE PASSED (CAMPUS VISIT STAGE)

 * 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)
 * Has anyone heard anything yet? (11/30)
 * On campus interviews scheduled (12/3)

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

 * 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. (X 5)
 * Did everyone who applied get the above request? I just ask because I'm not planning to attend NWSA unless I get an interview (I'm adjuncting thus no conference funds). I don't know if I should go to NWSA for the reception... (+2)
 * I think all applicants got it and maybe all who are registered for the conf. It is on the conf. schedule on-line.
 * The email came from HR, meaning it likely went out to all candidates
 * request for letters 11/8 (x3)
 * anyone hear anything recently? 11/30 / A: Nada 12/06
 * Invitation for campus visit (12/2)

==University of Nevada, Reno - Assistant Professor, Gender Race and Identity Program (Women's Studies) -- DEADLINE PASSED (CAMPUS VISIT STAGE)==
 * 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
 * Rejection Email received: 11/16/11 X14
 * Rejection Email: 12/5/11 X2 (post-dossier)
 * Email request for phone interview 12/5/11 (x3)
 * Any news? 12/20
 * Email request for campus visit 12/20
 * Anyone receive neither a rejection email nor a request for a dossier/phone interview? 12/21 --> I also did not receive neither a rejection email nor a request for a dossier/phone interview (1/3)
 * to the above comment: i did receive a dossier request but no email or phone interview request.
 * rejection email. 12/29

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

 * 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 -- DEADLINE PASSED (CAMPUS VISIT STAGE)

 * 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
 * anyone heard anything yet?
 * Wondering same (11/23)
 * Campus interviews have begun. [posted 11/23]

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

 * 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.
 * Phone interview scheduled 12/13
 * Campus interview scheduled 1/23

University of Wisconsin at La Crosse - Assistant Professor of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies -- DEADLINE PASSED (PHONE INTERVIEW STAGE)

 * 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.
 * Request for letters of reference (12/12)
 * Request for phone interview (12/19)

Virginia Commonwealth University - PHONE/SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED

 * The Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies in the College of Humanities and Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University invites applications for a tenure-eligible position at the assistant or associate level, Contingent upon funding. We seek a candidate with a strong record of research and teaching interests in the areas of gender and sexuality studies. Applications are encouraged from scholars whose work engages creatively with one or more of the following areas of expertise: feminist research methods, specifically, ethnography; philosophical or social scientific approaches to gender and science; identity studies, and post-colonial studies. Of particular interest are candidates who bring interdisciplinary and global perspectives in their work. Preference will be given to candidates with a clear research agenda, existing or potential to secure external funding, and teaching experience.
 * Qualifications expected of candidates include a PhD in an appropriate field in hand by August, 2012 and a record of or demonstrable potential for excellence in scholarship. Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU is required.
 * Applicants should e-mail (preferably as a single attachment) a letter of application, CV, writing sample of no more than 30 pages, and dossier with at least three letters of reference to the Search Chair, c/o Naomi Batten, gsws@vcu.edu.
 * The application review process will begin on November 20, 2011.
 * Virginia Commonwealth University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 * For additional information, visit our website at www.has.vcu.edu.
 * The 2012 application deadline is probably a clerical error.
 * Deadline is 12/20
 * Clarification: is the deadline 11/20 or 12/20?
 * Their own posting (from the Chronicle) states 11/20: http://chronicle.com/jobs/0000704086-01.
 * Any news? 12/21
 * Nothing. Anyone else? 1/16
 * phone interview scheduled 1/19 (Same here 1/19) X4

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

 * 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]
 * Hmmmmmmm I just got an acknowledgement letter in the mail today saying that the search is now under way (11/14) (Same here....hmmm is right) (Ditto 11/18)
 * On-campus interviews have concluded.
 * Any insiders with additional information on the status of this one?
 * letter received stating that the position has been filled 1/27

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

 * 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
 * 1/20: Received confirmation that materials were received

Wellesley College - assistant professor, Global Sexuality and Queer Studies -- POSITION FILLED
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?
 * Any updates on this search? (11/14)
 * They brought 4 candidates in for campus visits. I do not know if they've made an offer to anyone yet. (11/14)
 * Email rejection saying that there were 175+ applicants. (11/30) x2
 * Ditto. Does this seem like an unusually high number of applications in the advertised area of global sexuality/queer studies?
 * Yes, I'm surprised by the number, considering that it is a specialized focus but also that it was limited to social sciences and beginning assistants. I suppose I'm shaking my head at the picture of 175 global queer theorists currently searching for a job.
 * That's actually a funny image - I suppose 174 of us are now waiting with bated breath to hear back from Williams!
 * Apparently, they hired a social scientist. (Q: Did the email say they actually hired a social scientist? I didn't apply because the ad said they wanted a social scientist, but I'll kick myself for not applying if they picked someone from the humanities--not that I would've been competitive.)
 * Here's the rejection e-mail: "Dear Candidate for the Women's and Gender Studies Position at Wellesley College: On behalf of the search committee of the Women's and Gender Studies Department I would like to thank you for your application for our position for a social scientist whose work was in cross cultural and global sexuality and queer theory. As you must have imagined given the time since September 15th when we closed the applications, our department has now hired in this position. I am sorry my email to you does not have more positive news. We had over 175 applications and had to really hone in on exactly what our department needed in terms of our curriculum and that of the college as a whole. We appreciate that you took the time to consider us, and we were very impressed with everything you have accomplished in your career. We wish you all the best as you go forward. Susan M. Reverby, Chair, Women's and Gender Studies, Wellesley College"

QU: Has anyone *not* received the rejection email? I know I wasn't on their list of consideration, but haven't received the above email or any kind of notice. A: Maybe you're on their short list, in case the offer falls through? OP here: Ha, that would be lovely :-), but since they've already had campus visits and I wasn't amongst those candidates, I don't think that's why. (12/2) Ah, just got a rejection by mail. Not sure why snail rather than email, but the text was the same (including the bit about "my email to you") x2 (on 12/5).

Williams College - Assistant Professor,Transnational/Global Sexualities and Queer Studies -- DEADLINE PASSED (CAMPUS VISIT STAGE)

 * 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.
 * (11/20) Has anyone heard anything one way or the other?
 * Nothing yet (11/20) Nope (11/21)
 * (11/21) Thanks for responding; I thought that with a 11/1 deadline, they might be planning to make some sort of cut before Thanksgiving ...
 * (11/29) anyone hear anything?
 * (12/5) any news on this job? (12/5) No (X3)
 * I've heard that they are doing skype interviews next week - ? True or rumour? (12/5)
 * Yes, I just got an e-mail from the chair with a request for a skype interview early next week (12/6).[x5]
 * how many interviews have been scheduled?
 * Assuming they fill all the slots they are showing us, it would be a long list. So maybe 8 to 10?
 * How did you see the list of slots? do you mean by the list of available times to choose from? Just shocked (really) not to get an interview. Starting to panic. Really (12/11) Answer: The search chair emailed us a list of possible interview times; we viewed them on email. (12/12)
 * Did anybody who skyped get a timeline from them? Will they notify the shortlist before break?
 * Notified of campus interview 12/19
 * Rejection email received--1/20

==Williams College - 2 year VAP (English - gender/sexuality in U.S. lit. and/or feminist/queer theory) -- SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED== 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
 * Rejections have begun posting on the 20th C American page. (12/8) X 3
 * From 20th c. American page: "Skype interview scheduled: 12/8 (x2)

York University Gender and Sexuality Studies -- DEADLINE PASSED

 * Applications are invited for a tenure-stream position, at the rank of Assistant Professor, in the field of Gender and Sexuality to commence July 1, 2012. Required qualifications include a completed PhD in Women’s Studies or a related field, and an ongoing program of research on issues of gender and sexuality. Candidates are expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching and in scholarly research, and to have publications appropriate to their stage of career. The successful candidate will be expected to teach interdisciplinary courses in her/his own area of expertise as well as to contribute to the program by teaching in some of our core courses (for example, the introductory course or courses in Women’s Studies and/or Sexuality Studies, and courses in each program on theories and methodologies). The successful candidate must be suitable for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
 * Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval. Applicants should submit a letter of application outlining their professional experience and research interests, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a sample of their scholarly work, and a teaching dossier, and arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent, by November 15, 2011, to: Professor Gertrude Mianda, Chair, School of Women’s Studies, 206 Founders College, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, York University, 4700 Keele St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3.
 * York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York’s website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416.736.5713 . All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
 * 11/24: Email inquiring about my citizenship status. (x8)
 * 11/21: Self Identification Form. (x5)
 * 12/15: Any more news on this one?
 * 12/15: None here. (x8)
 * 12/22: Still no news? Any insiders lurking? No news (01/05) x4 (if we had straws we could draw them and pick who'll write/call and find out what's what.) ( thank you for bringing some humour to this wait)
 * 1/06: emailed administrative assistant an inquiry re: status of search. RESPONSE: "The Hiring Committee has not yet determined the short list, hence no communications have gone out thus far. I imagine correspondence will go out late in January, but this is just a guess on my part."
 * 1/06 - thanks so much for checking! Pretty weird to have a November 15th deadline and an end-of-January short list. For all they know we'll all have jobs by then (ha!). (x4 on the thanks!! and feelings about the weirdness of their timeline)
 * 1/12 - at least one campus visit scheduled....
 * 1/14: congrats to the interviewee!
 * 1/14: Do you mind telling us what your specialty within Gender/Sexuality Studies is? <--- At this stage in the process, in what way is this question helpful? When they make the hire we'll know. [Not the OP, but - for a job that was probably one of the most-desired in Canada this year, knowing why they didn't pick us feels somehow reassuring. Like, I heard a rumour that the hiring department had originally wanted to hire in indigenous feminism, and ideally an aboriginal woman. Although I want a job, I can completely get behind this reason to reject me!] - Um, anyone else think its bizarre that the post was so broad/general given this information?? (1/18)
 * 1/16 -- sorry about this but wanted to post right away that it turns out to not be the GWS job that is being scheduled. just found out this morning. really, sorry to stress people.
 * So, what was the job that was scheduled? Curious. [environmental studies]
 * Hurray!!!! There's still hope! What an evil little game this all is.
 * 1/18 anyone heard anything?
 * 1/22 haven't heard anything new, but regarding hiring criteria: I was told that high on their list was someone who would contribute to the Sexuality Studies Program.
 * 1/26. Ugh. The wait. x6

Questions / Advice / Discussion
Q: I was wondering why some job ads just want the name of your references and other ads request the letters? Is there any advantage to sending the letters even though they have only asked for the name of your references? I'm using interfolio if that matters.

A (12/28/2011): Interesting question. Having been on a couple of search committees, I'd say that:

- The reason why not all positions request letters is that it's a lot of work, collectively, for recommenders to write and send letters (even electronically), so if a search committee can make a long list based on the other materials (cover letter, CV, writing samples, teaching evaluations etc.), it makes sense not to request letters upfront. The issue, for a search committee, of going this route is mainly time, since it adds a couple of weeks to the timeline (i.e. once the committee has met and decided on a long list, it then has to request the letters and give recommenders time to send them).

- I don't think there's going to be a real advantage to having letters sent, at least in most cases, and it could possibly be seen as slightly annoying, particularly if a position attracts hundreds of applications and the search committee already has a mass of material to go through for the initial review. I mean, unless your letter is written by the leader in your subfield and says that you are *the* most stellar candidate for the job ... but if that's the case, presumably your other materials will draw the attention of the search committee as well.

Q: If the deadline passed, and you still haven't submitted, Is it acceptable to apply late? Will applications ever be considered still?
 * From my limited experience having served on SCs at 2 different institutions, I can only say, "It depends." In senior searches, SCs may continue to accept applications past the advertised deadline. In junior searches that yield hundreds of applications, SCs may confine their pool of candidates to those who submitted before the deadline. HR departments at some schools create and implement detailed rules that SCs are supposed to follow strictly; these rules may include not considering applications that arrive after the advertised deadline.
 * Interesting. Thanks for your response. I suppose since it depends, I may as well send in the late application as you never know. I appreciate the advice.

There is a very useful/thoughtful discussion of the "inside hire" question on the sociology rumor mill. http://socjobs.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=misc&action=display&thread=853 I think it's worth reading.
 * Thanks for posting that link. Lots of good sense about "inside hire" rumors there.

Q: Is it worth the time & money for non-Canadians to apply for jobs in Canada, when they put Canadian applications first?
 * Non-Canadians do sometimes get hired, but their records have to be demonstrably significant and/or utterly unique. So it's worth submitting, but only if you have an exemplary record.
 * Canadian universities hire foreigners all the time. Look at any department in Canada and you will see a mix of Canadian and non-Canadian faculty. Nationality does not decide the hire by any means, and getting work visas for foreign faculty is not as difficult or expensive in Canada as it is in the US. It is woth applying. Many jobs in Canada garner weak candidate pools much smaller than in the U.S. Even with a citizen or residency preference, your odds may in fact be better in Canada than the U.S.

Q: 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.
 * I've arranged for Skype video conferencing
 * I'm the initial scolder--and I'm happy that you had the wherewithal to ask for a Skype conference. I bet your self-possession will serve you well. Pardon my panic! [:)]
 * Actually, I've called two jobs and they both said that skype would be fine. I'm in Canada and my semester starts Jan 3--missing the first week of classes would be a bit extreme. So, it doesn't hurt to ask, even at the early stages, if it saves you from spending lots of $ you don't have, or don't have for the mla, or if it keeps you from missing important things. Skype is becoming more part of the customs and from what I know from friends, hasn't so far as I can tell, hurt their on-campus visit schedule.