Assistant Professor, Women's and Gender Studies

Employment Type: Faculty - Regular

Bargaining Unit: AAUP

FTE: 1

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Women and Gender Studies

College: College of Arts and Letters

Number of Openings: 1

Requisition ID: req540

Position Control Number (PCN): 935198

Posting Period: until filled

Position Description

The Assistant Professor of Women's and Gender Studies are seeking a dynamic teacher and researcher whose work critically engages people's lived intersectional realities.  We are particularly interested in interdisciplinary scholars whose work focuses on U.S. women of color and critical race feminisms. 

 

The faculty member is  expected to be active in the department community, advising undergraduate and graduate students, and serving on department committees as needed and as interest dictates in addition to other duties as assigned by the Chair.  The faculty member will be expected to teach introductory undergraduate and graduate courses in gender studies, global issues in women's studies, research and methods, and in their area of specialization. The successful candidate will be expected to have a strong research agenda and excellent teaching.

Qualifications:

Requirements for the position include a PhD in Women's/Gender Studies. Candidates must have earned the PhD by the time of appointment. Preferred qualifications include experience mentoring underrepresented minority students.

 

Candidates must apply at with the following documents:

Letter of application addressed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Asma Abdel-HalimCV

Representative sample of article-length published or unpublished scholarly work

Evidence of teaching excellence

Three letters of recommendation submitted to Linda Curtis at linda.curtis@utoledo.edu.

Review of applications will begin on May 31, 2019, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Skype or FaceTime; finalists will be invited subsequently. The position will begin on August 19, 2019. Questions should be directed to the Chair of Women's and Gender Studies, Dr. Sharon Barnes at sharon.barnes@utoledo.edu.  

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the people so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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 and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the Human Resources Department at 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30.AM. and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request.