Assistant Professor

Department of Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies

University of Minnesota

The Department of Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, invites applications for a full-time, one-year contract faculty position with the possibility of a two-year extension. The position begins fall semester 2008. Essential qualifications include a Ph.D. or foreign equivalent by the start date for appointment, though advanced ABD's may be considered. Preference will be given to candidates whose doctorates are in the interdisciplinary field of feminist, gender, and/or sexuality studies. The area of specialization is open.

Candidates will be evaluated according to the overall quality of their academic preparation and scholarly work, evidence of commitment to teaching and skills as a teacher, and strength of recommendations.

The teaching load is two courses per semester, with an emphasis on undergraduate course offerings. Candidates will be expected to engage actively in department committees and intellectual life. Preference given to candidates who can contribute to the department's, college's and university's interdisciplinary strengths. Appointment will be 100%-time for the nine-month academic year beginning 28 August 2008. Salary is competitive.

The Department of Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies offers an undergraduate major in Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies, minors in Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies and GLBT Studies, and a PhD and graduate minor in Feminist Studies.

To be considered for this position, please go to http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/index.html and click on search & apply for job openings and follow the instructions. The requisition number for the position is 156279. You will be given an opportunity to attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae. Applicants will also be asked to provide the names of three references in the electronic application.

Position open until filled. To be assured of full consideration by the search committee, application materials and letters of recommendation must be received by August 6th, 2008.

The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.