Associate Professor and Director of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies

Position NumberF0A51WPosition TitleAssociate Professor and Director of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s StudiesUnit Mission StatementThe Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies Program is one of the first interdisciplinary programs at William & Mary. It was founded in 1991 as Women’s Studies, and renamed in 2013. We explore the roles gender and sexuality play in human experiences, through interdisciplinary, international, and intersectional approaches, in teaching, research and public service.Position SummaryThe Program of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies at William & Mary seeks applications for a jointly appointed tenure track position at the Associate Professor level. The successful candidate will serve as Director of the Program, with obligations shared between Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies (75%) and a tenure home department (25%). Appointment will begin August 10, 2025. We are interested in individuals with experience in academic leadership, and research and teaching in interdisciplinary gender, feminist, queer and/or sexuality studies at the intersections of race, ethnicity, religion, and/or disability. Successful applicants will develop and implement a sustainable, innovative and inclusive vision for the program’s growth, establish and maintain a robust research program, and mentor undergraduate research. The role entails a 2/2 teaching load, with one course reduction per year as director.Required QualificationsApplicants must hold a Ph.D. in gender, feminist, queer, sexuality studies, or a related field at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2025).Preferred QualificationsPrevious experience in inclusive teaching and mentoring undergraduate research in gender, feminist, queer and/or sexuality studies is preferred.Conditions of EmploymentN/ADepartment3K4000 Gender, Sexuality & Women's StudiesLocationWilliam & MaryJob Open Date09/09/2024Review Begin Date10/14/2024Job Close Date11/13/2024Open Until FilledNoEmployment CategoryFacultySpecial Application InstructionsApplicants must apply online at

https://jobs.wm.edu . Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a statement of teaching interests and effectiveness, a statement of research interests, a writing sample, and a statement outlining their vision for the future of interdisciplinary gender, sexuality and women’s studies programs. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners/scholars in gender, sexuality and women’s studies in any of the aforementioned required documents. You cannot submit a separate diversity statement. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference. For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date, 14 October 2024.Background Check StatementWilliam & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment.EEO StatementWilliam & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.Benefits Summary StatementWilliam & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance, and additional university benefits such as educational assistance and a robust holiday schedule.

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