Lecturer III-Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies

University of New Mexico

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the University of New Mexico seeks a generalist for a full-time, nine-month Lecturer III appointment beginning August 2, 2027. The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience teaching in at least two of the program’s undergraduate degree concentrations, including feminist, queer, and/or trans studies and intersectional approaches to gender, sexuality, race, and other structures of difference and inequality. The program is open to a range of theoretical and methodological approaches. Graduate teaching may be possible depending on the lecturer’s specialties and program needs. The lecturer will teach required upper-division undergraduate WGSS courses and other undergraduate and graduate courses as program needs require. The faculty member will contribute to the core curriculum, including feminist, trans, queer, and intersectional theories and methods, and develop courses in their areas of specialization. The ability to teach across multiple areas of the WGSS curriculum and contribute to introductory and advanced courses is especially desirable. The position also includes service, advising WGSS graduate students and students in related interdisciplinary areas, and other duties as assigned. Workload is determined by the program Director and University policies.

Requirements

PhD in Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies or a related field by the application date of August 2, 2027.
At least 5 years of teaching experience at an academic institution of higher education, including several courses as Instructor of Record.
Ability to contribute to core areas of program teaching and research, including feminist, queer, and/or trans studies.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated strength in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
Ability to mentor diverse undergraduate and/or graduate students.
Demonstrated teaching and/or research expertise in intersectional/transnational approaches to race, gender, and sexuality, and ability to contribute to the program’s interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate curricula.
Demonstrated commitment to cultivating an understanding of New Mexico’s rich and varied cultures and supporting the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.

Responsibilities

Teach required upper-division undergraduate courses in Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies and other courses as program needs require.
Contribute to the program’s core curriculum, including feminist, trans, queer, and intersectional theories and methods.
Develop courses in areas of specialization.
Teach across multiple areas of the WGSS curriculum, including introductory and advanced courses.
Contribute to the program through teaching and service.
Advise graduate students in WGSS and related interdisciplinary areas.