West Chester University, PA, Women’s and Gender Studies, Assistant Professor
Nov 26, 2013 → Jan 03, 2014
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY, West Chester, PA. Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Women's and Gender Studies to begin in Fall 2014. We seek candidates with expertise in the intersection of feminist pedagogy and distance education AND expertise in another aspect of Women's and Gender Studies with a historical focus that would contribute to the needs of the program: e.g., transnational/post-colonial feminisms OR women and science AND/OR history of gender; and a commitment to developing our growing program. Applicants should be prepared to teach introductory women's and gender studies courses, and other undergraduate courses consistent with their expertise, both in person and on-line. A Ph.D. in Women's and/or Gender Studies with proof of competency in historical methodologies, or a Ph.D. in History with a record of contributions in Women's and/or Gender Studies, is required by August 15, 2014.
Applicants must have a record of successful teaching and demonstrate scholarly promise. We currently offer both a major and minor in Women's and Gender Studies with contributing faculty from a wide variety of departments across the University. The successful candidate will have a "home" in the History department, but teach the majority of her classes for the Women's and Gender Studies program. The teaching load is 4-4. Competitive Salary and Benefits. wcupa.
West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State system of Higher Education, continues to build a culturally diverse, broadly trained faculty capable of fostering an inclusive environment. West Chester, located 25 miles west of Philadelphia, is convenient to major cultural and commercial institutions, recreational activities, and is within driving distance of Wilmington, DE, NYC, and Washington, DC. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU's educational mission. The University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer encouraging diversity. Women and persons of color are particularly encouraged to apply.
To Apply: Submit application materials online at the WCU Employment website: online. Please submit complete dossier including CV; writing sample; graduate transcripts; evidence of effective teaching (esp. formal teaching evaluations); e-mail addresses of at least three references who will submit letters of recommendation; and two course syllabi, one for an introductory Women's/Gender Studies course and one for a history/gender course. Please have your three references send letters directly to:
WGST Search Committee,
Department of Philosophy,
Anderson Hall 108,
West Chester University,
West Chester, PA 19383.
The Screening Committee will begin evaluating applications on December 12, 2013.
In order to be considered a finalist, applicants must successfully complete an on-campus interview, which includes both a teaching demonstration and a scholarly presentation.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania, a member of the Pennsylvania State system of Higher Education, continues to build a culturally diverse, broadly trained faculty capable of foster¬ing an inclusive environment which is necessary to help prepare our students for the future. West Chester, located 25 miles west of Philadelphia, is convenient to major cultural and commercial institutions, recreational activities, and is within driving distance of Wilmington, DE, NYC, and Washington, DC. Salary and benefits competitive. The filling of this position is contingent upon available funding.
The University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer encouraging diversity. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment criminal background checks.