California State University, Sacramento, Women’s Studies
Sep 03, 2016 → Nov 04, 2016
The Department of Women’s Studies at California State University, Sacramento is seeking applications for a full-time (academic year), tenure track assistant professor position starting Fall 2017. This faculty member will teach introductory courses and advanced seminars in Feminist, Women’s and Gender Studies. Preference will be given to candidates whose specialization within feminist studies includes one or more of the following areas: healthcare, public health services, medicalized bodies, reproductive justice, critical disability studies, public policy, poverty, and economics, examined through an intersectional lens of race/class/sexuality.
Duties and Responsibilities: teach a wide range of courses in Women’s Studies, such as Introduction to Women’s Studies, Introduction to the Women’s Movement and Seminar in Feminist Theory; propose and teach courses in area of specialization, supervise students in independent study and fieldwork courses, engage in research, scholarship and community service, involve in student advising, recruiting majors and work as an integral member of the Department, actively contributing to curriculum and department building.
*Required Qualifications: *Ph.D. in Women’s Studies or a related Social Science discipline with a strong background in Women’s Studies. ABD candidates will be considered. If, ABD, candidates will be required to complete the doctoral degree by January 2018.
Review of applications will begin on October 21, 2016; position open until filled. In order to receive full consideration, please submit application by the above deadline. Candidates must submit the following information in ONE PDF file in the order listed: (1) a letter of interest including teaching philosophy and research interests, (2) a current curriculum vita, (3) the names, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least two recent references who will speak to your professional qualifications, (4) unofficial transcripts of all college work (official transcripts required if invited for an interview), (5) sample course syllabi including one syllabus for an Introduction to Women’s Studies course, (6) teaching evaluations, and (7) a writing sample. In addition, three confidential Letters of Reference should be sent to Dr. Sujatha Moni, the Chair of the Department, at the following email address: Moni
Applications are only accepted through the Sacramento State jobs website located at Sacrementot. Please see the full ad and instructions on how to apply at this website. External applicants can apply by clicking on the Faculty, Staff, and Management Opportunities link. Internal applicants can apply by logging on My Sac State.
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