Faculty Position
Tenure-track job opening
The Department of Gender and Women's Studies at Western Michigan University invites applications for the tenure-track position of assistant professor of gender and women's studies.
Major responsibilities
Duties include teaching undergraduate courses during fall and spring semesters; pursuing scholarly research; and contributing to student, staff and program development.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in gender and women's studies or related field, completed or expected by June 2015. Experience teaching gender and women's studies courses required. Demonstrated potential for teaching and research focused on women and communities of color. Applicants whose work focuses on African Americans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University is a student-centered research university and the fourth largest in Michigan. Kalamazoo is located midway between Chicago and Detroit, and is the center of a pleasant metropolitan area of 325,000, with many cultural and recreational opportunities.
Department of Gender and Women's Studies
A freestanding, interdisciplinary department within the College of Arts and Sciences, The Department of Gender and Women's Studies makes significant contributions to WMU's emphasis on diversity, inclusion and social justice. The program has six board-appointed faculty members with full appointments in the Department of Gender and Women's Studies and over 40 joint-appointed faculty members with homes in other departments. Our department offers a popular undergraduate major and minor; we also contribute numerous courses to the University's General Education curriculum.
Salary
$60,000 to $65,000, plus generous benefits
Expected start date
August 2015
Application deadline
Review of applications begins Feb. 15 and continues until the position is filled.
To apply
Information and application procedures (posting 0602982)
WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Questions
For other inquiries, contact Dr. Susan Freeman