1. University of Cincinnati
Chair, Department of Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
Location: Cincinnati, OH 45221-0164
Type: tenured, associate or full professor
Deadline: March 31st, 2010
Open Until Filled?: yes
Description: Associate or Full Professor, Department Head. Deadline extended.
The Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a senior social scientist to serve as department head. This position will begin fall 2010. A PhD in Women/Gender Studies or a social science discipline with a gender and race/ethnicity research focus, achievement of tenure in an advanced rank, academic administration experience, and successful grant writing are required. We are especially interested in candidates with a specialization in gender and African/African-American and/or Diasporic Studies who can lead the WGSS department, and help enter into fruitful collaboration with other units in establishing and seeking funding for interdisciplinary projects, including an anticipated Center for Social Justice. The successful candidate will have administrative experience and a solid record of scholarship and grants appropriate for a senior-level hire to lead a long-standing, well-established, and nationally known department, contributing to its financial, scholarly, curricular, and enrollment growth as well as faculty development.
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 Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies is an interdisciplinary program, one of 22 departments in the College of Arts and Sciences. WGSS offers the BA, MA, and joint MA/JD degrees, as well as undergraduate and graduate certificates, minors, and tracks. WGSS currently has ten faculty—five full-time and five jointly appointed. WGSS is closely allied with UC’s Women’s Center and LGBTQ Office, and the Departments of Africana Studies, Judaic Studies, English, Architecture, Planning, and other units. It has also long been engaged in community fundraising in collaboration with its nationally known Friends of Women’s Studies. Please visit our website www.artsci.uc.edu/womens_studies to find out more about the WGSS Department. You may also contact Prof. Katharina Gerstenberger, chair of the search committee at gerstek@ucmail.uc.edu.
Application Address:
Please apply online at www.jobsatuc.com. Application deadline is March 19, 2010. Candidates should include a letter of application, a current CV, and names and contact information of three references.
Online Application URL: http://www.jobsatuc.com
Application E-Mail:
Institution/Department URL: http://www.artsci.uc.edu/womens_studies
Contact:
Contact E-Mail: gerstek@ucmail.uc.edu
Contact Telephone: 513-556-6776
Additional Information:
In a continuing effort to foster diversity on our campus, we actively encourage applications from African Americans, people of color, women, veterans, people of diverse sexual orientations/identities, 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/. The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
2. University of Notre Dame
Gender Studies Program/Director of Undergraduate Studies
Location: Notre Dame, Indiana
Type: non-tenure track but renewable on a continuing basis
Deadline: March 1st, 2010
Open Until Filled?: yes
Description: Job Search: Director of Undergraduate Studies in Gender Studies
The Gender Studies Program at the University of Notre Dame is seeking a Director of Undergraduate Studies. Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary academic program in the College of Arts and Letters at Notre Dame that offers a supplementary (non primary) major and minor for undergraduates and a graduate minor. Gender Studies offers two core undergraduate courses and crosslists numerous courses from across the College of Arts and Letters to form its curriculum. Information on the program is at http://www.nd.edu/~gender/
The Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) will advise undergraduate majors and minors in Gender Studies; administer the senior thesis program, senior internships and summer internships; and coordinate student prizes. In addition, the DUS will teach the required Introduction to Gender Studies, an internship course, a thesis writing course, and one elective annually. The DUS will work closely with the Director of Gender Studies, Gender Studies Steering committee, and Program Coordinator to coordinate the Gender Studies curriculum. The DUS is encouraged to continue a research program and to participate in relevant conferences. The position is non-tenure track, but renewable on a continuing basis.
The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in Gender or Women’s Studies or another appropriate discipline, with degree in hand by August 2010. He or she will have administrative experience and a demonstrated excellence in teaching in the areas of Women’s or Gender Studies. Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae and list of three references. Applications are due by March 1, 2010. Electronic submissions are preferred and can be sent to Pamela.Wojcik.5@nd.edu. Please use subject heading “DUS application.” Otherwise, applications can be sent to:
Pamela Wojcik
Director, Gender Studies
325 O’Shaughnessy Hall
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN 46556
The University of Notre Dame, an international Catholic research university, is an equal opportunity educator and employer with strong institutional and academic commitments to racial, cultural, and gender diversity. The University particularly seeks candidates who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and teaching, and also an interest in contributing to the distinctive mission of a Catholic university. Information about Notre Dame, including the university mission statement, is available at http://www.nd.edu
Application Address:
Electronic submissions are preferred and can be sent to Pamela.Wojcik.5@nd.edu. Please use subject heading “DUS application.”
Otherwise, applications can be sent to:
Pamela Wojcik
Director, Gender Studies
325 O’Shaughnessy Hall
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN 46556
Online Application URL:
Application E-Mail: Pamela.Wojcik.5@nd.edu
Institution/Department URL: http://www.nd.edu/~gender/announcements/index.shtml
Contact:
Contact E-Mail: Pamela.Wojcik.5@nd.edu
Contact Telephone: 574-631-0495
Additional Information:
The University of Notre Dame, an international Catholic research university, is an equal opportunity educator and employer with strong institutional and academic commitments to racial, cultural, and gender diversity. The University particularly seeks candidates who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and teaching, and also an interest in contributing to the distinctive mission of a Catholic university. Information about Notre Dame, including the university mission statement, is available at http://www.nd.edu
3. Women's Studies Program, University of Connecticut
Asistant Professor-in-Residence
Location: Storrs, CT
Type: Full-time, renewable, non-tenure
Deadline: February 15th, 2010
Open Until Filled?: no
Description: The Women\'s Studies Program at the University of Connecticut seeks applications for a non-tenure track, full-time Assistant Professor-In-Residence appointment to begin in Fall 2010. The successful candidate will teach a 3-4 course load, or its equivalent, in general education, entry-level courses e.g., Gender in Everyday Life and Gender in Global Perspective and in the area of gender, health, science or the environment. To be considered, applicants must have their Ph. D. in a related field by time of appointment. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application review will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable applicant is hired.
Application Address:
Interested candidates should send a letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, curriculum vitae, one writing sample, and two letters of recommendation to: Professor Manisha Desai, Director, Women\'s Studies Program, University of Connecticut, 354 Mansfield Road Unit 2181, Storrs, CT 06269-2181 (search #2010205).
Online Application URL:
Application E-Mail:
Institution/Department URL: http://www.womens.studies.uconn.edu
Contact:
Contact E-Mail: wsinfo@uconn.edu
Contact Telephone: 860-486-3970
Additional Information:
The University of Connecticut is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from under-represented groups including minorities, women, and people with disabilities.
4. East Carolina University
Women's Studies Program/Visiting Associate Professor or Visiting Professor
Location: Greenville, NC
Type: One-year appointment in the Whichard Distinguished Professorship (9-month, fixed-term appointment)
Deadline: January 11th, 2010
Open Until Filled?: yes
Description: Visiting Associate Professor or Visiting Professor
Vacancy # 949040
Women’s Studies Program
The Women's Studies Program at East Carolina University (Greenville, NC) invites applications for a one-year appointment in the Whichard Distinguished Professorship, an endowed chair in the Humanities, at the rank of Visiting Associate Professor or Visiting (Full) Professor. The position will begin August 16, 2010, and end May 6, 2011. (A one-semester-only appointment is negotiable.) Duties include teaching one course in the Fall 2010 term and one course in the Spring 2011 term, giving seminars and lectures to the ECU community, and participating in joint colloquia. Successful applicants will be active scholars in women's and/or gender research and demonstrate a commitment to service to the university, community and profession. Salary is competitive. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications: PhD from an appropriately accredited institution required.
Screening will begin January 11, 2010, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must complete a candidate profile and submit a curriculum vitae, letter of application, and evidence of teaching effectiveness online at www.jobs.ecu.edu. At the time of employment, official graduate transcripts and three current reference letters must be sent to: Cheryl Dudasik-Wiggs, Director, Women's Studies Program, Mail Stop 555, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858-4353.
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
View this job posting at https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=61052.
Application Address:
Online Application URL: http://www.jobs.ecu.edu
Application E-Mail:
Institution/Department URL: http://www.ecu.edu
Contact:
Contact E-Mail: employment@ecu.edu
Contact Telephone: 252-328-9847
Additional Information:
5. University of Minnesota Duluth
Dean, College of Liberal Arts
Location: Duluth, MN
Type: Full time
Deadline: March 1st, 2010
Open Until Filled?: yes
Description: The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Dean of the College of Liberal Arts (http://www.d.umn.edu/cla/main/index.php)
. The position of Dean (job code 9311) is a 100%, 12-month (A term), annual renewable (K type) Professional and Administrative appointment. The salary is competitive and commensurate with credentials and experience.
The Dean is responsible for academic leadership of the College, administration of ongoing programs and resources, program development and assessment, promotion and maintenance of effective relations with the community, development of effective fund-raising strategies, and maintenance of productive administrative relations at UMD and with other units of the University of Minnesota system. The Dean reports directly to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Administration on the Duluth campus.
The College of Liberal Arts consists of the following departments: American Indian Studies, Communication, English, Foreign Languages & Literatures, Geography, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology/Anthropology, Women\'s Studies, and Writing Studies. In addition, students may earn a major or minor in Criminology, Cultural Studies, Environmental Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, International Studies, and Urban and Regional Studies. The College supports the following programs: Center for Addiction Studies, Center for Community and Regional Research, Center for Crime and Justice Studies, Center for Ethics and Public Policy, Center for Genocide, Holocaust and Human Rights Studies, Geographic Information Sciences Laboratory, Royal D. Alworth Institute for International Studies, and Upward Bound Vision Quest. Programs offered include 44 undergraduate majors and minors, and three master\'s degrees (Criminology, English, and Advocacy and Political Leadership). The College currently enrolls 2,118 undergraduate and 91 graduate students. Presently there are 84 tenured/tenure-track faculty, 33 full-time term faculty, and 36 civil service and professional staff.
The successful candidate will have a record of distinguished teaching and scholarship appropriate for a senior faculty appointment within an academic department in the College of Liberal Arts. The Dean will be committed to creating a vibrant academic and intellectual climate in the College exercising creative and consultative leadership and working effectively with a diverse and multi-disciplinary unionized faculty, staff, student body and other units of the University. It is expected that the Dean will encourage and promote the recognition, understanding, and respect of cultural and human diversity within the College, as well as across campus. The successful candidate will also exhibit a demonstrated ability to develop external relations with the public and private sectors in support of the College’s programs and will demonstrate success in fund-raising efforts.
Required qualifications:
• an earned doctorate or its equivalent in a field within the College of Liberal Arts,
• a minimum of three years of administrative experience as a department head or equivalent,
• a record of teaching, research and service that meets the qualifications necessary to be tenured at the rank of associate professor in the College,
• a proven record of administrative leadership and managerial and budgetary experience,
• excellent communication skills.
Preferred qualifications:
• a minimum of three years of academic administrative experience above the level of department head,
• a record of teaching, research and service that meets the qualifications necessary to be tenured at the rank of professor in the College,
• a record of creative, consultative leadership,
• a record of support for the importance of teaching, advising, and basic and applied research,
• demonstrated support of curriculum and program development,
• a record of promoting and increasing diversity,
• a record of developing external relations with the public and private sectors,
• a record of successful fund-raising,
• a record of working effectively with a diverse and multi-disciplinary unionized faculty, staff, student body and other units of the University.
Application Address:
For a complete position description and information on how to apply, go to http://employment.umn.edu and search for Job Requisition 163612. A complete application must be submitted online and include (1) a Letter of Application expressing interest, availability, experiences and strengths as they relate to the position description and qualifications; (2) a current Resume; (3) the name, address, phone number and email address for four References who may be contacted; and (4) a Personal Statement detailing the applicant’s affirmative action, equal opportunity and diversity accomplishments and philosophy (Additional Document 1).
References will be contacted for those applicants whose credentials and accomplishments match well with the mission and needs of the college and campus.
The successful applicant must submit an official transcript of highest degree received and will be subject to a background check.
The search committee will begin review of complete applications December 27, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2010.
Online Application URL: http://employment.umn.edu Job Requisition 163612
Application E-Mail:
Institution/Department URL: http://www.d.umn.edu/cla/main/index.php
Contact:
Contact E-Mail: btsai@d.umn.edu
Contact Telephone: 218-726-7220
Additional Information:
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer and educator.
6. University of Cincinnati
Department of Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies / Senior Social Scientist / Department Head
Location: Cincinnati, OH 45221-0164
Type: Full time, tenured
Deadline: January 15th, 2010
Open Until Filled?: yes
Description: The Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a senior social scientist to serve as department head. This position will begin fall 2010. A PhD in Women/Gender Studies or a social science discipline with a gender and race/ethnicity research focus, achievement of tenure in an advanced rank, academic administration experience, and successful grant writing are required. We are especially interested in candidates with a specialization in gender and African/African-American and/or Diasporic Studies who can lead the WGSS department, and help enter into fruitful collaboration with other units in establishing and seeking funding for interdisciplinary projects, including an anticipated Center for Social Justice. The successful candidate will have administrative experience and a solid record of scholarship and grants appropriate for a senior-level hire to lead a long-standing, well-established, and nationally known department, contributing to its financial, scholarly, curricular, and enrollment growth as well as faculty development.
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 Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies is an interdisciplinary program, one of 22 departments in the College of Arts and Sciences. WGSS offers the BA, MA, and joint MA/JD degrees, as well as undergraduate and graduate certificates, minors, and tracks. WGSS currently has ten faculty—five full-time and five jointly appointed. WGSS is closely allied with UC’s Women’s Center and LGBTQ Office, and the Departments of Africana Studies, Judaic Studies, English, Architecture, Planning, and other units. It has also long been engaged in community fundraising in collaboration with its nationally known Friends of Women’s Studies. Please visit our website www.artsci.uc.edu/womens_studies to find out more about the WGSS Department. You may also contact Prof. Katharina Gerstenberger, chair of the search committee at gerstek@ucmail.uc.edu.
Application Address:
Please apply online at www.jobsatuc.com. Application deadline is January 8, 2010. Candidates should include a letter of application, a current CV, and names and contact information of three references.
Online Application URL: http://www.jobsatuc.com
Application E-Mail:
Institution/Department URL: http://www.artsci.uc.edu/womens_studies
Contact:
Contact E-Mail: gerstek@ucmail.uc.edu
Contact Telephone: 513-556-6776
Additional Information:
In a continuing effort to foster diversity on our campus, we actively encourage applications from African Americans, people of color, women, veterans, people of diverse sexual orientations/identities, 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/. The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
7. Stony Brook University
Assistant Professor
Location: Stony Brook, New York
Type: Tenure-track faculty position, full time
Deadline: December 18th, 2009
Open Until Filled?: yes
Description: Stony Brook University
Assistant Professor, Women’s and Gender Studies
The Women’s and Gender Studies at Stony Brook University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level in Women’s and Gender Studies. The appointment will begin in August 2010, contingent upon funding.
Candidates will have completed a PhD, preferably in Women’s and Gender Studies, and demonstrate a strong record of interdisciplinary research and teaching. Candidates with graduate certification in Women’s and Gender Studies or training in a related interdisciplinary field will also be considered. The successful candidate will enhance one or both of our program’s two key, and interrelated, areas of focus: 1. gender, sexuality, and public health and 2. transnational feminist social movements and activism. We are especially interested in candidates with a strong background in qualitative social science methods, in particular, ethnography.
The Women’s and Gender Studies Program at Stony Brook currently has over 80 majors, 100 minors, and 45 graduate certificate students. Majors may also complete one of two specialization tracks, in Gender, Sexuality, and Public Health or Social Movements. In collaboration with the graduate program in Public Health, we have also recently developed a 5-year BA in Women’s and Gender Studies/MPH. In the near term, we hope to further expand our graduate program by offering an MA in Women’s and Gender Studies, and, in the longer term, a PhD. The successful candidate will be expected to play a major role in planning and implementing the expansion of the graduate program.
Application Address:
To apply, please send a letter of application, research and teaching statements, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation to Mary Jo Bona, Chair, Search Committee, Women’s and Gender Studies Program, Stony Brook University, 105 Old Chemistry Bldg., Stony Brook, NY 11794-3456. Deadline for receipt of all materials is: December 18, 2009
Online Application URL:
Application E-Mail: cwallahora@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Institution/Department URL: http://ws.cc.stonybrook.edu/womenstudies/
Contact:
Contact E-Mail: cwallahora@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Contact Telephone: 631 632-9176
Additional Information:
The State University of New York at Stony Brook is an Affirmative Action/Equal opportunity educator and employer.
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