University of Illinois, Chicago, Gender&Women’s Studies, Assoc or Full
Oct 24, 2012 → Dec 21, 2012
The Gender & Women's Studies Program at the University of Illinois at Chicago invites applications for an Advanced Associate or Full Professor in Intersectional Feminism and Critical Praxis beginning in Fall 2013.
This position can be fully held in Gender & Women's Studies or shared between GWS and an academic unit of the candidate's choice in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This is a senior appointment in the newly created Social Justice and Human Rights Cluster, an initiative of UIC's Chancellor.
We seek a highly accomplished candidate with national or international distinction whose research investigates the intersection of feminist politics, critical theories of difference, and questions of resistance. We especially seek candidates whose work operates at the nexus of research, theory, and practice. Fields of inquiry may include, but are not limited to Postcolonial Studies, African American Studies, Asian American Studies, Latina feminist thought, black feminist thought, feminism in the global south, critical pedagogy in diverse communities, critical race theory (CRT), and participatory action research (PAR). The applicant should be grounded in an interdisciplinary approach to her or his scholarship and should be able to work collaboratively across disciplines. Faculty responsibilities include mentorship of junior scholars in overlapping fields of inquiry, developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in appropriate fields, advancing the Social Justice Initiative at UIC, and providing leadership for engaged scholarly projects that link to non-academic community partners.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. For fullest consideration, please submit application by December 3, 2012. We will review applications until the position is filled. Applicants should go to Illinois (position number 25732) and submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae. Please also provide the names of three senior scholars who can speak to the intellectual significance of the candidate's body of work.
UIC is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research Extensive University located in the heart of one of the nation's largest metropolitan areas. It is a comprehensive public university with a diverse student body of more than 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women and members of minority groups are especially encouraged to apply. Questions about the position can be directed to Professor Jennifer Brier, Brier, Chair of the search committee.