George Mason University, Women and Gender Studies, Associate Director
Oct 03, 2010 → Dec 21, 2010
Associate Director of the Women and Gender Studies Program
The George Mason University, Women and Gender Studies Program invites
applications for the position of Associate Director of the Women and
Gender Studies Program.
The Associate Director of the Women and Gender Studies program
works closely with the Director and with University Life offices to
promote, coordinate, initiate and implement the program's threefold
mission: student outreach, women and gender studies academic programs,
and gender-related research. This administrative faculty position is
full-time and requires expertise in developing cocurricular programs
related to gender and women's issues. Examples of such programming
include events for women's history month and programs for Turn Off the
Violence Week. The Associate Director assists the Director in generating
support for student and faculty research, is expected to ensure that the
center serves as an inclusive space, and is responsible for overseeing
the day-to-day activities of the Women and Gender Studies Center. This
includes monitoring program and center budgets, coordinating
communication among core faculty and affiliates, supervising staff and
interns, and collaborating with University Life offices. The Associate
Director is expected to teach one course per semester.
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree or Ph.D. in a related field. Demonstrated experience in
the following: design, implementation and assessment of programs;
supervision, management and training of staff/students; working with
students in an advisory, teaching or programming capacity; working with
diverse populations; working in cooperative and collaborative
situations; and communicating effectively.
Preferred Qualifications:
Expertise in feminist methodology/sexuality studies; fundraising;
overseeing budgets; previous work in a university setting; and
publication and computer skills.
Salary: $45-50K
We begin reviewing applications on October 15.
Open until filled
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George Mason University is an innovative, public, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. Located in the heart of northern Virginia's technology corridor near Washington D.C., the university attracts a diverse and talented student body of 32,000. The university--its enrollment, academic programs, facilities and services--is expanding, as is its reputation. The Fairfax campus is the largest of four domestic campuses and home to 5,400 students living in university housing. Recently cited as a top-rated institution in /The Chronicle of Higher Education/'s "2009 Great Colleges to Work For Survey" and in 2008 as the nation's number one university to watch in the /U.S. News and World Report/'s list of "Up-and-Coming Schools," George Mason is an institution providing tremendous opportunity for students, faculty and staff. Special Instructions to Applicants Review of applications will begin October 15, 2010, with an expected start date of January 10, 2011.
For full consideration, applicants must apply online at jobs for position number FA139z; complete the faculty application; and attach a cover letter, CV, and a list of three references with their contact information. Mason Ad Statement George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. Enrollment is over 31,000, with students studying in over 150 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William. George Mason University is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity.