The Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program at Colgate University invites applications to fill a visiting assistant professor position in the field of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies or related discipline beginning in the Fall of 2025. The candidate’s areas of research and teaching should be either Latinx, Latin American or Arab, Arab American feminisms. The candidate should be able to teach broadly materials pertaining to a region within either Latin America or Middle East/North Africa, and their American diasporas. There is a possibility of renewal for a multi-year appointment, contingent on program needs and an evaluation of teaching effectiveness in the first year.
Completion of Ph.D. or appropriate terminal degree is required prior to or shortly after the date of hire. The successful candidate [will/may] be expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. The candidate should have experience successfully teaching within their areas of interest at the undergraduate level. The hired person will teach 5 courses per year. One course will contribute to the Core Program. This person will be required to teach the program’s introductory course (WGSS 202) and courses within their specialization.
A cover letter, CV, the names of three references, and a complete set of student evaluations from a recently taught class must be submitted through Interfolio using the following link: https://apply.interfolio.com/162764. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. In their cover letter, candidates must describe how their approach to teaching and scholarship might create an inclusive educational environment.
Review of applications will begin on March 8, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Interviews of selected candidates will be held via video conferencing later in March or April. Recommenders of candidates invited for interviews will be asked to submit three letters of recommendation by March 30.
Colgate is a vibrant liberal arts university of approximately 3000 students situated in central New York state. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Further information about the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies program can be found here.
Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York here.
It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, being or having been a victim of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Please note that Colgate will not sponsor any visa or work authorization for this position.
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