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Added 10/1/12

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ANNOUNCING NEW POSITION:
Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies and Women's Gender, and Sexuality Studies, University of Connecticut



Locate search #2013030 at  http://tinyurl.com/UConnDisStudiesPosition2012.



Position Summary



The Human Development and Family Studies Department and the Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program at the University of Connecticut invite applications for a joint appointment, tenure track position to begin August 2013. The successful candidate will pursue rigorous research programs, seek external funding to support his or her program of research, contribute to graduate and undergraduate teaching (typically two courses/semester), and provide service to the university and the profession.





Qualifications



Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies, Disabilities Studies; Sociology; Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, or other related discipline (equivalent foreign degrees will be considered) with a scholarly focus on disability studies; a record, or promise, of strong scholarship in the area of disability studies. Examples of areas of scholarly specialization include, but are not limited to: Cultural meaning of disability; models and concepts of disability; gender and adaptation to disability over the life course; feminist disability studies; disability policy; disability and its impact on family systems over time; disability and parenting; and disability and sexuality studies.



Preferred Qualifications: Teaching experience and graduate student mentoring in disabilities studies, human development, family studies, and women's, gender, sexuality studies. Experience with and a record of current contributions to diversity through educational or professional experiences; a record or interest in community engagement and service learning.





Appointment Terms



This is a 9-month, tenure track position, according to UConn regulations, 9-month salaries can be supplemented up to three-ninths from external grants for summer months. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with background, qualifications and experience.





To Apply



Applicants are required to upload a curriculum vitae, a statement of research plans and teaching interests, selected scholarly publications, and three letters of reference via Husky Hire. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.



The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer.

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The Women’s and Gender Studies Program at Bucknell University invites
applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of Women’s and Gender
Studies, beginning in August 2013, specializing in queer studies with an
emphasis in race/ethnicity and sexuality in the U.S. and a disciplinary
focus in the humanities. Ph.D. by time of appointment is preferred. ABD
status is required. The successful candidate will teach broad survey
courses in Women’s and Gender Studies as well as courses in queer studies
and on issues related to race, ethnicity and sexuality in the U.S.





Applications must be made online at: www.bucknell.edu/jobs





Candidates should submit a cv, cover letter, sample syllabi and teaching
evaluations, a chapter- or article-length writing sample, and three letters
of reference. Review of applications will begin on September 28, 2012, and
will continue until the position is filled.





Bucknell University values a diverse college community and is committed to
excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff and students. Bucknell
University welcomes applications from women and minority candidates.





For additional information about Bucknell University, please see
http://www.bucknell.edu



For more about the Women’s and Gender Studies Program, please see:
http://www.bucknell.edu/x16471.xml

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 Assistant Professor.  The Women and Gender Studies Program at Grand Valley State University invites applications for a new tenure track position beginning fall 2013. A Ph.D. by August 2013 is required for appointment as assistant professor; evidence of excellence in teaching and potential for a productive research program in areas related directly to women/gender studies are essential. We seek a teacher-scholar who complements but does not duplicate current strengths in the Program.  Area of specialization is open but we are especially interested in candidates who can teach interdisciplinary feminist methodology and feminist and queer theory.

WGS offers the BA and BS degrees, as well as a minor, and deliberately bridges the social sciences and humanities.  Faculty teach six courses per year, including Introduction to Gender and advanced courses reflecting both the candidate's expertise and the needs of the Program.   All faculty advise and mentor students, while maintaining an active record of research and publication.  We value activism and social justice and have a strong commitment to service learning.

Grand Valley State University is a comprehensive masters university (24,000 students), committed to attracting and supporting an academically and culturally diverse faculty, located in western Michigan with campuses in Allendale and Grand Rapids. The Women and Gender Studies Program, an interdisciplinary academic program housed in the Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies, currently has four faculty members, one joint appointment and three tenure lines. More than 30 faculty teach courses that fulfill the requirements for the Program.  The Program has close relationships with GVSU’s Women’s Center, LGBT Resource Center, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Liberal Studies, Africa/African American Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Latin American Studies, and East Asian Studies. See our website: www.gvsu.edu/wgs for more information about the Program.

Applicants should submit electronic application materials online at www.gvsujobs.org. Please include: a cover letter addressing motivations for teaching at a university committed to liberal arts education and in a program that values student activism; a curriculum vitae; separate statements about 1) teaching philosophy, 2) research interests and future plans, and 3) potential to foster and support diversity among our students, faculty, and community. Three letters of reference should be sent directly to Dr. Kathleen Underwood, Search Committee Chair, WGS Program, 229 Lake Ontario Hall, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI 49401. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. We will hold preliminary interviews at the National Women’s Studies Association Annual Conference in Oakland.



In a continuing effort to diversify our campus community, we actively encourage applications from people of color, women, veterans, people of diverse sexual identities/orientations, and others who may contribute positively to the diversification of ideas and perspectives. For additional information, see the website of our VP for Inclusion and Equity at www.gvsu.edu/inclusion.  GVSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Liberal Studies – Grand Valley State University                Allendale, MI



Required qualifications: Completed Ph.D. in interdisciplinary social science related field at time of application. Demonstrated teaching excellence in an interdisciplinary environment incorporating diverse perspectives. Successful interdisciplinary social science research experience.



Preferred qualification: Interdisciplinary Ph.D. preferred. Experience in engaged pedagogy and community-focused courses. Experience teaching collaboration, integration, diversity and problem solving. Experience with liberal education and integrative learning. Experience teaching undergraduate research. Experience advising undergraduate research projects. Experience with interdisciplinary collaborative research.



Responsibilities: The Liberal Studies Department is at the heart of GVSU's nationally recognized liberal education initiative and is housed in the innovative Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies. The successful candidate will teach and develop courses for the Liberal Studies major, maintain an active research program, supervise students in research and scholarly activities, and have a strong commitment to excellence in interdisciplinary teaching. Courses to be taught may include LIB 100 Introduction to Liberal Education; LIB 201 Diversity in the United States; US 300 Interdisciplinary Research Methods; and LIB 325 Understanding LGBTQ Lives. Service to the program, department, college, university and larger community is also required.



Application Deadline Date:  October 15, 2012

Competitive Salary and Benefits package.



How to Apply: Apply online at www.gvsujobs.org<http://www.gvsujobs.org>. The online system will allow you to attach documents electronically.  Include a curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching and research interests including a statement describing specific experience in interdisciplinary scholarship, teaching, and collaborative activities, teaching evaluations, and list of  three references including address, phone, and email. Three letters of reference should be sent separately to Dr. Melanie Shell-Weiss, Search Committee Chair, Liberal Studies Department, GVSU, 1 Campus Drive - 233 LOH, Allendale, MI 49401-9403.



“Grand Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.”   If you need assistance or have questions, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.

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Position Summary


Assistant Professor (tenure-track), joint position in Philosophy and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, to begin August 2013, teaching load 2 + 2.  AOS: Open. AOC: Open.



Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications:  The candidate must have a record demonstrating an exceptionally promising research program that contributes both to Philosophy and to Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Research areas of particular interest are those that intersect with the WGSS Program's emphasis on Science, Health, and Technology, including, but not limited to, Environmental Ethics, Medical Ethics, Bioethics, Disability Studies, Ethics and New Technologies, and Philosophy of Science. The candidate must be qualified to teach in our strong analytic philosophy PhD program, and preferably will show evidence of being prepared to teach advanced undergraduate classes in core WGSS subjects. The candidate must have completed all the requirements for a PhD (or foreign equivalent) by August 23, 2013.



Appointment Terms


Tenure-track position to begin August 2013.



To Apply


Apply through Husky Hire by uploading a CV, cover letter, statement of research interests, teaching portfolio, and writing sample(s) via Husky Hire.  Please have referees email at least 3 confidential letters of recommendation toPhilosophyWGSS@uconn.edu<mailto:PhilosophyWGSS@uconn.edu> with your name in the subject line.  Applications must be received by November 1, 2012.  The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA Employer. The University of Connecticut actively solicits applications from minorities, women, and people with disabilities.

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Added 8/30/12

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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP:  DIGITAL HUMANITIES AND NEW MEDIA


The Institute for Women’s and Gender Studies (IWGS) at the University of Winnipeg invites applications for a half time Postdoctoral Fellowship in Digital Humanities and New Media starting as soon as possible, and lasting up to two years.


The successful candidate should have received a PhD within the last three years or have a defense date set at the time of application.


Description:  The IWGS practices and fosters participation in collaborative feminist work, research and activism within all of our communities. We are a working partner of the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies at the University of Winnipeg.  We strive to develop the creative and transformative potential of the university, community and society through removing barriers to, and promoting the exchange of, knowledge between the institution and its communities (www.iwgs.ca).


General Duties:  The IWGS Postdoctoral Fellow will consult and collaborate with faculty members on digital and new media projects.  S/he will also be expected to develop and publish original research.  The IWGS is in the process of building HIVE (Hub for InnoVative Exchange) and the Postdoctoral Fellow will be central to its development and success.


HIVE is a partnership between the Women’s and Gender Studies Department at the University of Winnipeg (hereafter WGS) and IWGS. This research partnership works to expand traditional humanities knowledge practices through the innovation of digital environments. By incorporating digital advancements in collaboration, visualization, social media and dissemination, we will use our research to productively explore and gauge the impact of digital media in community building. In particular, we will experiment with, and innovate within, the rapidly evolving tools of social media and networking, to examine how digital media can enhance and encourage research, artistic mobilization, and public engagement.


Eventually, HIVE will become a multi-purpose performance, exhibition, training, and consultation facility that works with interdisciplinary teams including individual artists, community members, academics, and undergraduate and graduate students and their organizations in developing, implementing, and disseminating research in theoretical and applied components. Understanding our research as critically and simultaneously within and beyond the academy, we build on existing partnerships worldwide.


Qualifications:  The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Women’s and Gender Studies or a related field and a research program that includes extensive work within the digital humanities and new media fields.  S/he should also have experience in project management and be comfortable managing research assistants and coordinating deadlines and projects.


S/he should have extensive experience with digital scholarship projects and initiatives, advanced humanities research experience, technology skills, subject expertise, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Experience with some or all of the following is desired:
Wordpress
Omeka or other CMS

Data visualization tools and methods
Programming (ideal)

How to Apply:  Please forward your cover letter, C.V., three letters of reference, and writing sample or portfolio to:


Dr. Fiona Green,
Associate Dean of Arts and IWGS Co-Director,

University of Winnipeg,

515 Portage Ave.,

Winnipeg, MB  R3B 2E9

f.green@uwinnipeg.ca

(204)786-9409


Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the post is filled.


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Ohio State University-Columbus.

The Department of Sociology invites applications for a position in the field of gender stratification at the Assistant Professor level to commence Fall 2013 (pending availability of funds). This individual is expected to make contributions to the Health & Wellness discovery theme in the university’s strategic plan and to the Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. in Sociology or a related field and to present evidence of excellence in teaching and research. We encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to building links to interdisciplinary research centers and programs at the university. Furthermore, we are seeking candidates who will maintain vigorous research programs, actively seek external funding, contribute to both graduate and undergraduate teaching, and provide service to the department and the profession.



Please send cover letter (signed), Curriculum Vitae, selected written work, and three letters of recommendation (on official letterhead and signed) to osu-gender@sociology.osu.edu<mailto:osu-gender@sociology.osu.edu>. Review of applications will begin September 1, 2012. The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, which is committed to working to produce faculty and student communities that are characterized by diversity. Individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women are encouraged to apply.



For more information, please contact Kristi Williams, williams.2339@osu.edu or 614-688-3207.

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Department:   History

Position:          Modern U.S. Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality History

Rank:              Assistant Professor




The Department of History at Ohio State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor (tenure-eligible) in Modern U.S. Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality History.  Candidates with specializations in any chronological era are welcome to apply.  We will prefer applicants who specialize in the history of sexuality and/or the history of social movements. The successful hire will be expected topromote interdisciplinary research and collaboration with the thematic constellations of the History Department and with such units as the Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and the Sexuality Studies Program.



Qualifications:  Applicants must hold the Ph.D. at time of appointment and must demonstrate an actual or potential record of sustainedpublication commensurate with the expectations at a major research university. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in both women’s, gender, and sexuality history and in general U.S. history in the era of her/his specialty.



Application instructions:  Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, publications and/or article-length writing samples, and three letters of recommendation to Professor Judy Wu, Chair, U.S. Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality History Search Committee, Department of History, Ohio State University, 106 Dulles Hall, 230 West 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210. Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.



To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA employer. To learn about our department’s commitment to diversity, please visit http://history.osu.edu/diversity.

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Nancy's Chair in Women's Studies -- Visiting Professor

Department: Women's Studies



About the Position



The Nancy's Chair in Women's Studies was established by Mount Saint Vincent University to advance the equality and status of women through teaching, research, and community and professional service. The Chair is named in honour of Nancy Ruth, feminist, and activist.



Responsibilities will include involvement (both on campus and at regional universities or community women's groups) in the development of women's studies and feminist research, carrying out a research programme, and teaching one course per term within the Department of Women's Studies, which offers programmes at both the undergraduate and graduate level.



The term of appointment shall be one or two years, commencing 1 July 2013.



Qualifications



Eligible candidates will have made a significant research contribution or will have extensive community-based involvement in furthering the status of women. While the committee is interested in candidates in all areas of women and gender studies, it is especially interested in those with expertise in the areas of Aboriginal women, questions of diversity, transnational feminism, and sexualities.



Applications should include a statement of research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references (who will not be contacted without permission).



Start Date: 07/01/2013



Department will begin considering applications: Saturday, September 15, 2012



All positions remain open until filled. Applications should include statement of teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information for three references. Mount Saint Vincent University is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages applications from women, aboriginal persons, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadians and permanent residents.



Please mail or email applications to:


Dr. Brook Taylor

Dean of Arts and Science


Mount Saint Vincent University

166 Bedford Highway

Halifax, NS B3M 2J6



brook.taylor@msvu.ca<mailto:brook.taylor@msvu.ca>

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UMBC

DIRECTOR, INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES



UMBC, a medium-sized public research university in Maryland serving approximately 10,000 undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students, invites applications for the position of Director of Interdisciplinary Studies. UMBC has a rich culture of interdisciplinary programs and departments as well as an abiding commitment to undergraduate research. The primary purpose of the Interdisciplinary Studies Program is to enable students to design individualized majors leading to Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degrees. With over 150 majors, the Program attracts creative and talented students who combine a range of courses, internships and a capstone research project to create an interdisciplinary academic major. The Director manages daily operations (budget, curriculum); coordinates developmental advising; recruits students, faculty, and staff; and fosters external relationships on and off campus. The Director will have an opportunity to build a national model for individualized and
 interdisciplinary undergraduate education.



UMBC seeks a visionary thinker and dynamic intellectual leader with a demonstrated capacity for academic administration; a proven record of excellence in interdisciplinary teaching, scholarship, and securing grants or other funding; a demonstrated ability for collaboration with disciplinary and interdisciplinary programs and engagement in national and international interdisciplinary initiatives; and a passion for working with students on innovative intellectual endeavors.



The contract and appointment terms for this position will be based on the successful candidate’s portfolio. A Ph.D. degree or terminal degree in their field is required. Interested candidates should send the following in electronic form: a curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching and research interests including a statement describing specific experience in interdisciplinary scholarship, teaching, and collaborative activities; and at least three reference letters.



Please email submissions to susan.lavezza@umbc.edu and include “Chair, Interdisciplinary Studies Director Search Committee” in the subject heading. The position will remain open until filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be submitted by August 15, 2012. The appointment is expected to start on or about January 1, 2013.



UMBC is one of the institutions of the University System of Maryland and has been ranked the #1 Up-And-Coming National University for the last three years by the U.S. News & World Report. UMBC is ranked as a Research University with High Research Activity by the Carnegie Foundation. For further information, refer to the campus web site at http://www.umbc.edu.



UMBC is especially proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for this position. UMBC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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The BEATRICE BAIN RESEARCH GROUP (BBRG) is the University of California, Berkeley's critical feminist research center, established in 1986 to support and coordinate feminist scholarship across disciplines. The BBRG is particularly interested in enabling research on gender in its intersections with sexuality, race, ethnicity, class, nation, religion, postcoloniality, globalization and transnational feminisms.
 
 THE BBRG AFFILIATED SCHOLARS PROGRAM
(APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMIC YEAR)
 
Among the BBRG programs and activities is the BBRG Affiliated Visiting Scholars Program, designed to accommodate scholars who would like to spend a relatively short period of time in residence, ranging from one month to six months. The BBRG Affiliated Visiting Scholars Program is open to senior and junior faculty (tenured and untenured), visiting scholars, postdoctoral scholars and independent scholars, from the U.S. and abroad, whose work is centrally on women and gender. Applicants must have the Ph.D. in hand one year prior to the beginning of the appointment. The BBRG accepts applications for the BBRG Affiliated Visiting Scholars Program throughout the academic year.
 
Affiliated Visiting Scholars who are in residence for less than one month will have access to a shared office, and shared computer and internet access. Those who are here for periods of between one month and six months may have access to UC Berkeley library privileges, a shared office, and shared computer and internet access. Affiliated Visiting Scholars are invited to participate in the BBRG Scholars’ Writing/Reading Group, and may request that the BBRG organize a public presentation wherein the scholar would present her or his scholarly or creative work to the Berkeley campus community and the public, in a panel format along with other scholars, time permitting.
 
Affiliated Visiting Scholars provide their own financial support during the residency. There are fees associated with residency at BBRG. Please see the website for full details.
 
*Non-U.S. scholars will need a J-1 visa to visit BBRG. This paperwork takes three months to complete. Please plan accordingly.
 
FULL PROGRAM DETAILS AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS CAN BE FOUND HERE: http://bbrg.berkeley.edu/affiliated.html