University of Florida, Gender, Sexualities,and Women’s Studies, Assistant Professor
Sep 30, 2017 → Nov 10, 2017
The University of Florida College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Center for Gender, Sexualities, and Women's Studies Research (tenure home).
We seek applicants with superior promise who combine rigorous scholarship with excellence in teaching and service. Applicants should be trained in and have a research program and teaching experience that centers feminist, women's, gender, and/or sexualities studies. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research, teaching, and service takes a feminist intersectional approach to addressing disparities and/or (in)equities related to gender(s), gender identity and expression, sexualities, or women. The candidate is expected to contribute enthusiastically to the interdisciplinary research, teaching, and service mission of the unit by maintaining a productive program of scholarship, pursuing external funding, supervising undergraduate and graduate students, teaching both core required courses and needed electives in the women's studies undergraduate and graduate curricula, and engaging actively in outreach, experiential learning, and the life and success of the Center and the College.
The Center for Gender, Sexualities, and Women's Studies Research is committed to creating an environment that affirms diversity across a variety of dimensions, including ability, class, ethnicity/race, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. The university and greater Gainesville community enjoy a diversity of culture, music, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activity, and social opportunities, including organizations that support the interests of people from varied backgrounds.
More information about the Center for Gender, Sexualities, and Women's Studies Research can be found at FloridaGender.
Applications must be submitted on-line at http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/504747/assistant-professor-center-for-gender-sexualities-and-womens-studies-research. Applications must include the following: (1) a letter of application describing the applicant's research program and experiences and qualifications related to this position, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) a statement of teaching philosophy and effectiveness. In addition, names and email addresses for three references must be provided on the application. An email will be sent automatically to your references, requesting them to upload their letters.For full consideration, applications should be submitted by November 10, 2017. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority; the position will remain open until filled. The start date for this position is August 16, 2018. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and includes a full benefits package. Ph.D. required at the time of hiring. Questions may be directed to Dr. Alyssa Zucker, Search Committee Chair.
The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at NACES
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The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida Sunshine's Law. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.