Gender, Sexuality & Feminist Studies Position (Tenure-Track)

18 September 2015

Deadline: 2 November 2015

Location: Middlebury, USA

Organization: Middlebury College

The Program in Gender, Sexuality and Feminist Studies seeks an Assistant Professor for a tenure-track position, beginning Fall 2016 in Queer Studies/critical race and sexuality studies. The successful candidate’s research and scholarship will be interdisciplinary and address the intersections of race and sexuality, with questions of gender, class, and/or nation, transnationalism, or dis/ability. A humanities-centered approach to critical race theories, queer and trans theory is preferred. In addition to introductory courses in critical sexuality and critical race studies, the candidate will teach courses in their areas of specialization. Candidates should provide evidence of commitment to excellent teaching and scholarly potential.

How to apply:

All application materials must be received by November 2, 2015 at 11:59PM Eastern Time. Middlebury College uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Email and paper applications will not be accepted. A complete application will consist of:

• a statement of teaching and research interests;
• a full curriculum vitae;
• graduate transcript;
• a sample of scholarly work;
• three confidential letters of recommendation, at least two of which speak to teaching ability (instructions on how to request letters from your referees through Interfolio can be found here).

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check.

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