San Jose State University
Assistant Professor, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
San Jose State University, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Position Rank and Title:
Assistant Professor in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
School/Department Name:
Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Science
Compensation:
Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $86,000 - $90,000.
Target Start Date:
August 2025
Application Deadline:
November 1, 2024 (Applications accepted until filled or closed)
Position Description
The Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program at San Jose State University is pleased to announce a search for an Assistant Professor of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies beginning in August 2025. We seek someone with an area of specialization in Trans Studies with an emphasis on intersectional analyses. Possible secondary areas of specialization include queer of color critique, Trans futures, carceral studies, ongoing institutions and practices of Trans activism, disability studies, or fat studies. Potential courses taught include Introduction to Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Introduction to Transgender Studies, and Queering Gender, Race, and Class.
Housed in the Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program at San Jose State is one of the oldest such programs in the country. Committed to intersectional and interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching based on feminist frameworks, WGSS curricula investigates how gender and gender identity, race, class, sexuality, and nation shape lives. The program emphasizes the importance of an intersectional understanding of gender as integral to social and political structures of power. The goal of the WGSS program includes integrating the academic and experiential, thereby contributing to social change and justice.
The Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences department is part of the College of Social Sciences, which is committed to equitable and inclusive teaching and learning. The College sees faculty and student success as inextricably linked, and strives to provide culturally-sustaining, and academically-affirming approaches to supporting and engaging students and faculty.
The Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program, and San Jose State University value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. SJSU enrolls more than 36,000 students, many of whom are historically underserved, and around 45% are first-generation and 38% are Pell-recipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) Serving Institution. The university's commitment to social justice extends from its vibrant, inclusive campus to an international network of over 275,000 alumni. As such, San Jose State is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students, and the community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives.
Successful candidates will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to equity and inclusion through their research, teaching, and/or service. We ask that all applicants include a Diversity Statement with their application package.
Required Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Women's, Gender, and/or Sexuality Studies or related field with a research focus on Trans StudiesPh.D. completion by the appointment start dateEvidence of scholarly outputApplicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the undergraduate levelKnowledge of curriculum development in Women, Gender, and Sexuality StudiesExperience with program developmentStrong record of teaching excellence, teaching experience, and a record of serviceWillingness to examine and participate in professional development around one's instructional, relational, and pedagogical practices to more effectively engage and support historically underserved students.Demonstrated understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion within higher education influence student participation and outcomes.A demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively, including across disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching and developing undergraduate courses in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and other courses in the department commensurate with experience.Participating in General Education and program assessment.Mentoring and advising students.Maintaining an active research agenda.Participating in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.Demonstrating awareness of and experience in understanding the needs of a diverse student population through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advising.
Application Procedure
Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:letter of interestcurriculum vitaediversity statementstatement of teaching interests/philosophyresearch plansthree reference letters
Inquiries may be directed to the Search Committee Chair: Dr. Tanya Bakhru, Program Coordinator and Professor of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies tanya.bakhru@sjsu.edu
Conditional Offer
The work for this faculty position may only be performed in the State of California and requires establishing an on-campus presence. Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.
San Jose State University: Silicon Valley's Public University
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley - one of the most innovative regions in the world - San Jose State University is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system and the first public university in the West.
Equal Employment Statement
San Jose State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion, Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and Veteran Status.
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Assistant Professor in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
School/Department Name:
Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Science
Compensation:
Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $86,000 - $90,000.
Target Start Date:
August 2025
Application Deadline:
November 1, 2024 (Applications accepted until filled or closed)
Position Description
The Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program at San Jose State University is pleased to announce a search for an Assistant Professor of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies beginning in August 2025. We seek someone with an area of specialization in Trans Studies with an emphasis on intersectional analyses. Possible secondary areas of specialization include queer of color critique, Trans futures, carceral studies, ongoing institutions and practices of Trans activism, disability studies, or fat studies. Potential courses taught include Introduction to Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Introduction to Transgender Studies, and Queering Gender, Race, and Class.
Housed in the Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program at San Jose State is one of the oldest such programs in the country. Committed to intersectional and interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching based on feminist frameworks, WGSS curricula investigates how gender and gender identity, race, class, sexuality, and nation shape lives. The program emphasizes the importance of an intersectional understanding of gender as integral to social and political structures of power. The goal of the WGSS program includes integrating the academic and experiential, thereby contributing to social change and justice.
The Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences department is part of the College of Social Sciences, which is committed to equitable and inclusive teaching and learning. The College sees faculty and student success as inextricably linked, and strives to provide culturally-sustaining, and academically-affirming approaches to supporting and engaging students and faculty.
The Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program, and San Jose State University value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. SJSU enrolls more than 36,000 students, many of whom are historically underserved, and around 45% are first-generation and 38% are Pell-recipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) Serving Institution. The university's commitment to social justice extends from its vibrant, inclusive campus to an international network of over 275,000 alumni. As such, San Jose State is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students, and the community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives.
Successful candidates will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to equity and inclusion through their research, teaching, and/or service. We ask that all applicants include a Diversity Statement with their application package.
Required Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Women's, Gender, and/or Sexuality Studies or related field with a research focus on Trans StudiesPh.D. completion by the appointment start dateEvidence of scholarly outputApplicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the undergraduate levelKnowledge of curriculum development in Women, Gender, and Sexuality StudiesExperience with program developmentStrong record of teaching excellence, teaching experience, and a record of serviceWillingness to examine and participate in professional development around one's instructional, relational, and pedagogical practices to more effectively engage and support historically underserved students.Demonstrated understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion within higher education influence student participation and outcomes.A demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively, including across disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching and developing undergraduate courses in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and other courses in the department commensurate with experience.Participating in General Education and program assessment.Mentoring and advising students.Maintaining an active research agenda.Participating in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.Demonstrating awareness of and experience in understanding the needs of a diverse student population through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advising.
Application Procedure
Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:letter of interestcurriculum vitaediversity statementstatement of teaching interests/philosophyresearch plansthree reference letters
Inquiries may be directed to the Search Committee Chair: Dr. Tanya Bakhru, Program Coordinator and Professor of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies tanya.bakhru@sjsu.edu
Conditional Offer
The work for this faculty position may only be performed in the State of California and requires establishing an on-campus presence. Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.
San Jose State University: Silicon Valley's Public University
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley - one of the most innovative regions in the world - San Jose State University is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system and the first public university in the West.
Equal Employment Statement
San Jose State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion, Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and Veteran Status.
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