Gettysburg College, Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Assistant Professor
Sep 24, 2012 → Dec 14, 2012
The Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program at Gettysburg College invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2013. We seek a scholar with graduate training in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies whose primary specialization is LGBT, Queer, or Sexuality Studies, with a research focus that includes women. We are open to a variety of theoretical and disciplinary approaches to the area of specialization and have an interest in candidates prepared to teach a course in the psychology of gender. We also encourage candidates with expertise in global sexualities to apply. Candidates must be committed to undergraduate education and advising, engaged in a strong research program, and prepared to teach five courses yearly. Courses will include introductory, theoretical, and other required core courses for our major, as well as courses in the area of specialization. PhD is required at the time of the appointment, and teaching experience is preferred.
Gettysburg College is a highly selective liberal arts college located within 90 minutes of the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area. Established in 1832, the College has a rich history and is situated on a 220-acre campus with an enrollment of over 2,600 students. The College assures equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, and disability. Gettysburg College is committed to creating a more diverse community; as part of that process, the College encourages candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply.
Please submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching statement and research statement electronically to Gettysburg. In addition, three letters of recommendation should be sent electronically to Sprague with the subject heading “WGS Search Committee”. Applications received by November 10 will be given fullest consideration.