Wiki page for Academic Jobs in Queer/Women's/Gender Studies advertised during the 2020-2021 hiring season.
Last year's page: Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2019-2020
Jobs with 2020 Application Deadlines
Amherst College. Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Sexuality, Women's and Gender Studies (Gender, Science & Technology Studies). (TT/FF). https://apply.interfolio.com/77738
Applied 2X
First round interview invitations out
Campus visit invitations out
12/18 several rounds of interviews have occurred, no longer accepting applications
12/18 Received rejection letter
Has an offer been made?
College of St. Benedict/St. John's University (St. Joseph, MN). (NT/PT) Adjunct faculty member to teach spring semester, January-May 2021, a course entitled Queer Theory: Understanding the Margins. Candidates are asked to submit the following materials electronically by Nov. 13, 2020 to Dr. Jean Keller, Chair of Gender Studies [[1]]. Include: Cover Letter, CV, Statement of Teaching Phil, Copy of unofficial transcripts, Name & Contact info for references.
12/16-Has anyone heard anything on this class?
Santa Clara U (Santa Clara, CA). Assistant Professor of Women's and Gender Studies (TT/FF) https://jobs.chronicle.com/job/283613/assistant-professor-of-women-s-and-gender-studies-tenure-track-/
Applied 2X
Deadline extended to Oct 30
Did this get cancelled?
I don't think so, why do you ask?
The posting appears to have been deleted
Maybe it appears that way because the application deadline has passed? I hope it's not a fake search.
11/17 - not a fake search, a friend of mine had a Zoom interview for this position in beginning of November.
11/19 - Zoom interviews took place last week. Has anyone heard whether campus visit invites have been sent?
11/24 - Campus visit invitations out
12/3 - rejection letter received
UC Berkeley (Berkeley, CA). Assistant Professor of Women and Gender Studies (Gender and Sexual Violence) (TT/FF) https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF02670
Applied 4X
>>> It's been a month since the application deadline, any updates?
+Nothing here yet (11/09)
+Nothing here yet (11/18). Any updates?
+No news here (11/18). I'd be surprised if we don't hear anything by the end of November.
+Requests for additional materials were sent out last week. Furthermore, campus visits have been extended this week.
Wake Forest University (North Carolina, USA) Associate or Full Professor of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (TT/FT)
Specializations: WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY's Department of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies invites applications for a tenured position in Black Feminist Studies at the associate or full professor level beginning July 1, 2021. We welcome all areas of specialization. The department seeks candidates with a demonstrated teaching and scholarly record in Black Feminist Studies and a record of academic leadership in enhancing the interdisciplinary study of women’s, gender and sexuality studies in the United States and the African diaspora. The successful candidate will also serve as chair of the department and work collaboratively with other academic programs including the University’s newly established African American Studies program.
Deadline: November 1, 2020 (Review begins)
Applications accepted through: December 1, 2020.
Link to Job ad(s):
University of Southern California (Los Angeles,CA) Assistant Professor in Black Feminist and/or Black LGBTQ Studies
The department of Gender and Sexuality Studies at the University of Southern California seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Black feminist and/or Black LGBTQ studies. The search is open to any historical period and field in a U.S. or transnational framework. We are especially interested in building upon our strengths in intersectional feminisms, popular culture, the arts and public scholarship, as well as political culture and social justice. Applicants must have a doctoral degree in relevant field of study. Our department offers minors in LGBTQ studies, and Gender & Global Justice, as well as a robust graduate certificate program for Ph.D. students. For more information about our department, visit https://dornsife.usc.edu/genderstudies/.
Application deadline: November 30, 2020 (reviews begin)
Applied: 1X
Request for additional materials sent (Dec 7)
Preliminary Zoom Interview Invitations sent (12/18)
Jobs with 2021 Application Deadlines
Portland State University (Portland, OR USA) Assistant Professor - Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (TT/FT). Areas of specialization in Black, Chicanx/Latinx, or Indigenous queer of color theory with a strong background in women of color feminist theory.
Review of applications start 1/25/2021 with an intended start date of 9/16/2021.
To apply visit: https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/33762
This is part of a Cluster Hire in Critical Thought and Activism in the School of Gender, Race, and Nations; for more information visit: https://www.pdx.edu/liberal-arts-sciences/sgrn-cluster-hire
Emory University (Atlanta, GA USA) Feminist/Queer Approaches to Race
Application Open, Review began November 15th
Deadline: January 1, 2021
Open Rank
The Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) at Emory University is seeking applications from scholars engaged in feminist/queer studies of race with attention to histories or legacies of race, broadly conceived.
Applicants are asked to submit their materials using the following link: apply.interfolio.com/79967
Questions may be sent to Professor Beth Reingold, Chair of the Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies: [[2]]
Applied: 3X
Any updates? (12/13)
Nothing here yet (12/15)
Emory University (Atlanta, GA USA) Feminist Science and Technology Studies and Public Health
Application Open, Review begin November 15th
Deadline: January 1st, 2021
Open Rank
The Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) at Emory University is seeking applications from scholars with expertise in feminist science and technology studies and public health.
Applicants are asked to submit their materials using the following link: apply.interfolio.com/79964
Questions may be sent to Professor Beth Reingold, Chair of the Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies: [[3]]
Applied 1X
Oakton Community College (Des Plaines, IL, USA) Assistant or Associate Professor of Humanities (TT/FT). Oakton Community College invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in the humanities department, with a focus on gender and sexuality.
Application open: October 28, 2020
Deadline: January 15, 2021 (Review Begins)
Requirements:
Master's degree in interdisciplinary humanities, or master's degree in a specific humanities discipline, with at least eighteen graduate semester hours that demonstrate interdisciplinary strengths (based on course content)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in visual or performing arts, performance studies, or related field.
- Certificate, graduate coursework or specialization in one or more of the following areas: Women's Studies, Gender Studies, Sexuality Studies, Feminist Studies, and related fields focused on the intersectional study of gender and race.
- Experience in high-impact, anti-racist or feminist pedagogies, and with centering marginalized and international perspectives in teaching
- Evidence of interest in institutional service and leadership
For a full description and to apply, please click here
Stanford University (CA, USA) Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Clayman Institute for Gender Research (NT/FT)
Application open December 1, 2020
Deadline: January 7, 2021
SUNY Oneonta (NY, USA). Assistant Professor – Women’s and Gender Studies. (TT/FT). Part of a Cohort hire in the School of Liberal Arts
Deadline: January 4, 2021
To apply go to: https://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=126848
Does anyone know where this deadline is posted? I didn't see a deadline in the actual advertisement. // I've only seen a deadline posted here (not on any other job sites). (12/31)
Applied: 1X (12/31)
University of Virginia - Asst. or Assoc. Professor
Deadline: January 18, 2021
The Department of Women, Gender and Sexuality at the University of Virginia invites applications for a tenure track or tenured appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor in the area of Black feminist theory and/or Black queer studies. Research centering global and transnational approaches to understanding Black gender and/or sexual inequality is preferred. Applicants must be on track to receive a PhD in a relevant field in the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences by May 2021 and must hold a PhD at the time of appointment. TT FT
We will begin to review applications on January 18, 2021, the position will remain open until filled. The appointment begins with the fall term of 2021, with an anticipated start date of August 25, 2021.
Link to the job ad:
https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs/job/Charlottesville-VA/Tenure-track-or-tenured-Assistant-or-Associate-Professor--Department-of-Women--Gender-and-Sexuality--University-of-Virginia_R0020702?fbclid=IwAR3prmrCANYtm9LK0KQD-hX92uvh-kFfSoANOvn1hSd3H37erMnZQqADBIg
Ontario Tech University/Egale Canada Human Rights Trust
Postdoctoral Fellow in Black LGBTQI National Consultation
https://egale.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Postdoctoral-Fellowship-Posting.pdf
Deadline: January 15, 2021
Egale Canada invites applications from qualified candidates for a full-time, 16-month contractual appointment in our Research Department at the rank of Postdoctoral Fellow beginning February 8, 2021. The successful candidate will also be appointed as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Ontario Tech University, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities under the supervision of Professor Wesley Crichlow.
Egale is conducting a 16-month long national survey and community consultation in the areas of: Anti-Black Racism and the sexualization of racism within and beyond LGBTQI communities; existing efforts and challenges of Black queer community organizing and advocacy at the local, regional, and national levels. This position will be held jointly between the Ontario Tech University and Egale Canada. The candidate will serve as a Postdoctoral Fellow housed at Ontario Tech University with field work at Egale working closely with the Director of Research who will provide research support and assist in community consultation and outreach activities.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have fulfilled all degree requirements for PhD in social sciences and humanities or equivalent from a Canadian university within the last 3 years. The successful candidate will possess: a) theoretical and practical understandings of Critical Race Theory, Black Feminist Studies, Black Queer and Trans Studies; b) a critical race, queer/trans, and intersectional understanding of social movements as they underscore Black LGBTI experiences. Additionally, the position requires a demonstrated background in critical qualitative methodologies and approaches situated in the frameworks of African/Black/Caribbean; African/Black/Caribbean; and Decolonizing frameworks. Experience in conducting focus groups and interviews (on/offline) with Black/African/Caribbean communities, designing and carrying out surveys, and writing research reports and journal articles is required. The candidate should have demonstrated aptitude for working alongside community organizations and people through interdisciplinary, collaborative, and participatory frameworks. Fluency in both English and French and experience in working with Black African and Caribbean LGBTQI communities outside of Ontario / the GTA will be an asset.
Application Instructions:
Applications should be sent electronically in one single PDF file to jobs@egale.ca and should include the following: a cover letter, a curriculum vitae including links and citations to three publications, statement of research plans (not to exceed two pages) that demonstrates how your proposed research program aligns with this call and activities. You are encouraged to include any other supporting documents you deem necessary as per the posting and description.
Three reference letters will only be sought from shortlisted candidates. Reference letters to be submitted directly to Egale.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority, in accordance with Canadian immigration regulations. Candidates must therefore indicate in their application if they are a permanent resident or citizen.