University of Massachusetts Amherst, Dept. of Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies, Chair
Nov 19, 2010 → Mar 25, 2011
Chair of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
The College of Humanities and Fine Arts at the University of
Massachusetts Amherst seeks a senior scholar to serve as chair of the
Department of Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies. The successful
candidate will possess the credentials appropriate for tenure at the
full professor level; scholarly expertise in women, gender, and
sexuality studies; and administrative experience, preferably in women
and gender studies. The required PhD may be in Women and/or Gender
Studies or any related field, but candidates’ research must be
informed by an intersectional perspective.
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Send letter of application, cv, names of
three references, and a writing sample to:
Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies Chair Search,
214 South College, 150 Hicks Way,
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003.
Priority deadline is January 14, 2011; consideration of applications will continue until the position is
filled. The Department and College are committed to developing a more
diverse faculty, student body, and curriculum. The University of
Massachusetts Amherst is a member of the Five College Consortium, along
with Amherst, Smith, Hampshire, and Mount Holyoke Colleges and is also a
member the Academic Career Network, a resource for dual career couples.
The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity employer. Women and members of minority groups are
encouraged to apply.