Job Announcements

American Studies and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies - Visiting Assistant

Professor, One Year, Colby College.

Posted: August 07

Visiting Assistant Professor, American Studies and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Colby College invites applications for a one-year replacement position for the 2008-09 academic year, beginning September 1, 2008. The successful candidate will be jointly appointed in the programs in American Studies and Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies. Five course teaching load, to include an introductory course in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, an introductory course in American Studies, and three electives in candidate's area of specialization. Ph.D. in hand by September 1, 2008; significant teaching experience strongly preferred.

Send letter of application, c.v., and three letters of reference to search co-chairs:

Professor Elizabeth Leonard and Professor Margaret McFadden
c/o Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program
Colby College
Waterville, ME 04901

Review of applications will begin September 15, 2007. Interviews will be conducted at the American Studies Association meetings in Philadelphia, and at subsequent conferences (MLA, OAH, NWSA) as necessary until the position is filled.

Colby is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and strongly encourages applications and nominations of persons of color, women, and members of other under-represented groups.

For more information about the College, please visit the Colby web site: www.colby.edu.

ETHNIC STUDIES ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - Minnesota State University

Posted March 08

ETHNIC STUDIES ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - tenure track, Minnesota State University, Mankato, doctoral degree. Expertise compatible with interdisciplinary field of Ethnic Studies (American Indian). Complete job description at http://www.mnsu.edu/humanres/employment.html or contact:

Ethnic Studies
109 Morris Hall
Mankato, MN 56001
Tele. (507) 389-2798
Fax (507) 389-6377
V/TTY (800) 627-3529
e-mail: veldhc@mnsu.edu

EOE/AA and member of the Minnesota State College and Universities Systems.

Associate Professor with Tenure of Women's and Ethnic Studies Program

Posted March 08

The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs invites applications for an Associate Professor with tenure to serve as Director of the Women's and Ethnic Studies Program (WEST). WEST is a new interdisciplinary program that offers a B.A., and separate minors in Women's Studies and Ethnic Studies, which are overseen by faculty coordinators. WEST evolved from established programs in Women's Studies and Ethnic Studies, which have a long history of collaboration. It has 2.5 FTE and more than 20 participating faculty affiliates across the campus. The Director will have responsibilities similar to a chair and advance the Program toward department status.

The most appropriate candidate will have professional, interdisciplinary experience/training in race and gender studies, and hold a record of both distinguished teaching and discipline-based scholarship, which focuses on the intersections of race, class, gender, and/or sexuality, social justice, and the dynamics of privilege and oppression. The Director will promote faculty research as well as curriculum development, and facilitate cross-campus communication and outreach. Preference will be given to candidates who evidence program building and administrative ability and experience, as well as commitment to service and community engagement.

The initial deadline for applications is March 30, 2008, however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send nominations, inquiries, and applications to:

Ms. Jane Muller
Women's and Ethnic Studies Program
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
P.O. Box 7150
COH 1
Colorado Springs, CO 80933-7150

Candidate should submit a letter of application; sample of scholarly writing; recent teaching evaluations; official terminal transcript; curriculum vita; and three letters of recommendation. The starting date is August 18, 2008. The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs fosters equity in employment by promoting diversity and assuring inclusiveness. UCCS is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.