1. University of Kentucky
Department of Gender and Women's Studies Department of Gender and Women's Studies
Location: 112 Breckinridge Hall
Lexington, KY 40506
Type: Tenure trace open rank
Deadline: October 15th, 2010
Open Until Filled?: yes
Description: Gender and Women’s Studies
The Department of Gender and Women’s Studies at the University of Kentucky seeks a faculty member for a tenure track position. Rank is open. PhD or other terminal degree required for appointment. Area of specialization is open, but a strong preference will be given to applicants with research and teaching interests in one or more of the following: cultural/media studies, literary studies, history of feminist thought. The Department has a specialization in body studies in transnational, transracial context, and we welcome applications both within and outside this research area. Evidence of scholarly achievement and teaching experience in gender and/or women’s studies appropriate for rank in a Research I university is required. Teaching load is two courses per semester; teaching responsibilities will include graduate, undergraduate, and introductory courses. Please see our website: http://www.as.uky.edu/GWS
Candidates should send an application letter (including a discussion of research and teaching), a curriculum vita, writing sample and three letters of recommendation to:
Dr. Susan Bordo, Chair of Job Search
Department of Gender and Women’s Studies
112 Breckinridge Hall
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506-0056
Completed applications should be submitted by October 15, 2010 for full consideration. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Position will commence in Fall of 2011.
Application Address: Dr. Susan Bordo, Chair of Job Search
Search Committee
Department of Gender and Women’s Studies
112 Breckinridge Hall
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506-0056
Online Application URL:
Application E-Mail:
Institution/Department URL: http://www.as.uky.edu/GWS
Contact: bpasley@uky.edu
Contact E-Mail: bpasley@uky.edu
Contact Telephone: 859-257-1388
Additional Information: The University of Kentucky is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University that values diversity and is located in an increasingly diverse geographical region. It is committed to becoming one of the top public institutions in the country. Women, persons with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
2. University of Massachusetts Amherst Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies
Location: Amherst, MA
Type: Tenure Track Assistant Professor
Deadline: September 22nd, 2010
Open Until Filled?:
Description: Emphasis on race, gender and science. Specialization in natural, social sciences or humanities, or interdisciplinary work. Focus could include the environment, technology, medicine, sexuality, transnational contexts, and/or the theory and practice of science. Ability to teach core Women's Studies courses assumed. Qualifications: PhD required by 9/2011 ; teaching experience preferred. Annual teaching load: two courses at the home campus, UMass Amherst (Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies); one at Mount Holyoke College (Gender Studies); and one at Hampshire College. Review of applications to begin September 22, 2010.
Application Address: Application should include a letter of application, curriculum vita, a syllabus or course outline for a course on "Race, Gender and Science" as well as other relevant syllabi and course descriptions, and three letters of recommendation. Send application materials to Chair, Feminist Science Studies Search Committee, Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies, Bartlett Hall 208, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst 01003. UMass Amherst is a member of the Five College Consortium along with Amherst, Smith, Hampshire, and Mt. Holyoke Colleges.
Online Application URL:
Application E-Mail:
Institution/Department URL: http://www.umass.edu/wost
Contact: Linda Hillenbrand
Contact E-Mail: lindah@wost.umass.edu
Contact Telephone: 413-545-1922
Additional Information: The University of Massachusetts and the Five Colleges are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers. |