The Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a tenure-track position of assistant professor to begin August 1, 2012. A PhD in women’s, gender and/or sexuality studies or a related field by July 31, 2012 and a specialization in sexuality studies are required. A focus on African/African American studies is preferred; applicants with specializations in critical race studies or ethnic studies will also be considered. [Read more…] about JOB: Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies; Univ of Cincinnati

The Southwest Women’s Law Center is a public policy and legal advocacy organization working to improve women’s lives by combating gender discrimination, reducing poverty among women and their families, and ensuring that all women have access to comprehensive healthcare, including family planning and reproductive health services. The Center is governed by a Board of Directors, which sets policy and establishes the Center’s mission.

The Center seeks a passionate, skilled and creative Executive Director to lead the Center in its next stage of development, following the departure of its Founding Director in late 2011. The Executive Director will be a strategic and effective leader who is highly knowledgeable and experienced in women’s rights issues and public policy advocacy, and has significant non-profit organizational development, fundraising and management experience.
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CSULB College of Liberal Arts, Political Science
Tenure Track Faculty Opening
Assistant Professor of Political Science (Political Theory)
Effective August 20, 2012 (Fall semester)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Political Science or Ph.D. in appropriate related discipline at time of appointment with specialization in Political Theory. Teaching experience or evidence of strong potential for effective teaching. Record of, or demonstrable potential for, successful research and publication. Potential for effective participation in faculty governance. Commitment to and/or expertise in educating a diverse population. [Read more…] about JOB: Political Science (Critical Race Theory, Gender, Sexuality) at CSULB

English

The English Department of Williams College seeks a two-year, full-time visiting assistant professor specializing in gender and sexuality in U.S. literature, and in feminist or queer theory or both. Candidates should be prepared to teach a full range of introductory courses in the English Department, as well as courses in their specialty. Candidates must also be prepared to teach interdisciplinary courses in the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program of the College. Candidates should have Ph.D. by the time of the appointment. Send application letter, CV, dossier or recommendations, and writing sample (25 pp. or less) directly, or through Interfolio, to John Limon, Chair, Department of English, by Nov. 4.

Political Science

American Politics
The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track, entry-level assistant professor position in American politics, specializing in race and politics, beginning in 2012-13. The Department especially welcomes candidates with additional expertise in related fields, such as urban politics, media and politics, interest groups, religion, social movements, or public policy. In exceptional circumstances, a senior appointment is possible. Candidates should have the Ph.D. in hand by September 2012. Please send a letter detailing current research interests and teaching experience, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample of no more than 40 pages (one chapter or one article), evidence of teaching success, and three letters of recommendation to: American Politics Search Committee, c/o Ms. Nancy Bellows, Political Science Department, 24 Hopkins Hall Drive, Schapiro Hall, Williams College, Williamstown, MA 01267. Applications are due on September 30, 2011. Fax and email applications not accepted.

Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies

The Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program at Williams College invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor position in Transnational/Global Sexualities and Queer Studies to begin in Fall 2012. We seek a social scientist (or training in a related field) whose research and teaching utilizes qualitative and/or quantitative methods. The successful candidate will teach a 2/2 load and a short January term course every other year. Courses will include introductory classes in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, queer theory, and cross-cultural/transnational sexualities, in addition to courses in the faculty member’s specific area of research. Competitive applicants will have demonstrated teaching ability, a commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education, and an active research program. Our program is interdisciplinary and draws a diverse group of students to its courses and major. Ideally, candidates will have received their PhD before beginning the position. Please send a cover letter including a statement of teaching and research interests, CV, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation postmarked no later than November 1, 2011, to Professor Kathryn R. Kent, Chair, Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program, c/o Robin Keller, Schapiro Hall, 24 Hopkins Hall Drive, Williams College, Williamstown, MA 01267.