Assistant Professor, Women and Gender Studies, Brooks College, MI

Position Information

Working Title Women and Gender Studies/Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies - Assistant Professor   District/Division Academic & Student Affairs   Department Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies   Unit Brooks College Interdisciplinary Studies   Responsibilities - Essential Functions The Women and Gender Studies Program offers the BA and BS degrees, as well as a minor, and deliberately bridges the social sciences and humanities. Faculty teach six courses per year, including Introduction to Gender and advanced courses reflecting both the candidate's expertise and the needs of the Program. All faculty advise and mentor students, while maintaining an active record of research and publication. We value activism and social justice and have a strong commitment to service learning.   Responsibilities - Non-essential Functions   Required Qualifications and Education -Ph. D. completed by August 2013 for appointment as assistant professor -Evidence of excellence in teaching is essential -Potential for a productive research program in areas related directly to women/gender studies is essential   Preferred Qualifications and Education -Ability to teach interdisciplinary feminist methodology and feminist and queer theory -Experience teaching diversity -Experience with advising undergraduates -Experience teaching and advising undergraduate research   Job Classification/Range (For Hourly Staff Only)   Salary Range (For AP/Faculty Only) Competitive Salary and Benefits Package   Campus Allendale   Date Position will Post to the Web 08-21-2012   Application Deadline Info Review will begin October 15, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.   How To Apply Click "Apply to this Posting". Include: cover letter addressing motivations for teaching at a university committed to liberal arts education and in a program that values student activism; curriculum vitae; separate statements about 1) teaching philosophy, 2) research interests and future plans, and 3) potential to foster and support diversity among our students, faculty, and community. Three letters of reference should be sent directly to Dr. Kathleen Underwood, Search Committee Chair, WGS Program, GVSU, Allendale, MI 49401.   Job Category Faculty   Job Type Full-time Academic Year   Quick Link www.gvsujobs.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=180421