Texas Woman’s University (Denton campus), Assistant Professor (2), Associate Professor (1)
Sep 09, 2010 → Mar 31, 2011
The Department of Women’s Studies at Texas Woman’s University (Denton campus) invites applications for the positions of Assistant Professor (two positions) and Associate Professor of Women’s Studies (1 position) starting in Fall 2011. Primary responsibilities include teaching graduate seminars in areas of specialization, teaching Introduction to Women’s Studies for the undergraduate core curriculum, and directing graduate student research. Other responsibilities may include advising students, supervising graduate teaching assistants, serving on graduate committees, participating on program and university committees, and actively participating in program development. Scholarly productivity in the form of research publications and presentations is expected.
Review of applications will begin October 22, 2010, and will continue until the positions are filled.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A Ph.D. with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Women’s Studies and/or extensive research in Women’s Studies is required at the time of appointment. Candidates must demonstrate a clearly defined scholarly research agenda appropriate to the rank. Preferred qualifications include previous experience working with diverse student populations, teaching experience in Women’s Studies, knowledge of multicultural issues, and interest in electronic course delivery. A commitment to the transdisciplinary, multicultural mission of the program is vital.
DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION:
The Department of Women’s Studies offers a new Ph.D. degree, the M.A. degree, a Graduate Certificate, and an undergraduate minor. Approximately 1,800 undergraduate students per year take courses in the program for University core curriculum credit. Currently there are approximately fifty masters and nine doctoral students enrolled in the graduate program, which offers courses on U.S. women of colors, feminist/womanist theories, epistemologies, feminist pedagogies, qualitative research methods, ecofeminism, spiritual activism, and other topics. Members of the Women’s Studies faculty maintain strong collaborative working relationships across the university. Further information about the department is available at women's studies.
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION:
Texas Woman's University occupies a notable position in higher education as the nation's largest university primarily for women. Established in 1901, TWU is a doctoral/research-intensive public university which emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in business, nursing, health sciences, and education. Women’s Studies is housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, which has thirty percent of TWU's graduate and undergraduate population of over 14,000. TWU operates three campuses: Houston, Dallas, and the main campus in Denton (population 100,500), located 45 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This metroplex, the nation's ninth largest urban center, has world-class museums, orchestras, opera, ballet, theatre companies, as well as an array of professional and collegiate sports venues. Additional information about the University is available at Texas.
TO APPLY:
All applications will be held in strict confidence and will be accepted until the positions are filled. Please submit via email a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a sample syllabus, a writing sample (maximum 25 pages), and three letters of recommendation sent by references to facultyjobs.
Indicate in the E-mail Header or Subject line whether you are applying for an assistant- or associate-level position. Applicants for an assistant-level position must include job code – 10ASWSP04 or 10ASWSP05, and applicants for the associate-level position must include job code - 10ASWSP03, in the email Header or Subject line. References must include the position/job code and candidate’s name in the subject line.
For further information about the positions, contact:
Dr. Claire L. Sahlin, Chair
Department of Women’s Studies
Texas Woman’s University
P.O. Box 425557
Denton, Texas 76204-5557
Email: Sahlin
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