Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in Women's and Gender Studies

Wellesley Information Services•Wellesley, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Women’s and Gender Studies at Wellesley College invites applications for a one-year full-time position as Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor. We are seeking a feminist scholar whose research and teaching focuses on queer and trans studies. The department is committed to an intersectional approach. The successful candidate must be able to teach 'Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies.' The course load is 5 courses (2 in the fall, and 3 in the spring). PhD required at start of appointment. Application materials should include a cover letter, cv, and sample syllabus for "Intro to Queer Studies" or "Intro to Trans Studies." In addition to class meeting times, the candidate will hold regular office hours in person and promptly respond to student inquiries throughout the semester. There are no expectations for this position regarding formal advising. The candidate will be expected to engage in professional development and departmental service as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

PhD or terminal degree required at start of appointment.
Ability to teach 'Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies.'
Research and teaching focus on queer and trans studies.
Commitment to an intersectional approach.

Nice To Haves

Sample syllabus for "Intro to Queer Studies" or "Intro to Trans Studies."

Responsibilities

Teach 'Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies.'
Hold regular office hours in person.
Promptly respond to student inquiries throughout the semester.
Engage in professional development and departmental service as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.