Job: Visiting Assistant Professor of Women’s and Gender Studies (University of Oregon)

Postion: Visiting Assistant Professor.

Focus: Women’s and Gender Studies.

Institution: University of Oregon.

Begins: Fall 2015.

Deadline: 2 June 2015.

Official Posting (https://chroniclevitae.com/jobs/0000883039-01):

Appointment Period: September 16, 2015 June 15, 2016
Appointment percent: 100%
Type of appointment: Fixed-term
Annual Basis: 9

Essential Functions:
The successful candidate will teach five to six classes, be in residence three quarters between September 2015 and June 2016, hold office hours and advise students, and participate in department meetings and events.
 

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:
A PhD required, disciplinary field and area of specialization are open.  Candidates that can contribute to the required areas of the curriculum are especially encouraged to apply.   These areas include queer studies, race, class, gender, global feminisms, feminist theory, gender and literature, and gender and history.  Strengths in the area of race, queer studies and gender and literature will help us fill critical gaps in the curriculum next year.  Teaching experience is preferred.

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity:
The successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.  Applicants who promote and enhance diversity are strongly desired.  Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. 

Application Procedure:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, sample of written work, evidence of teaching ability (e.g., sample syllabi, course evaluations, etc.), and letters of recommendation from  three recommenders.

Send Materials to:     
Elizabeth Reis, Chair
WGS Visiting Instructor Committee
1298 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403-1298

Electronically submitted application materials are appreciated and may be sent to wgs[at]uoregon.edu (include position title in subject line).

To be assured of full consideration, applications should be received by June 2, 2015; open until filled.

See full posting at: http://jobs.uoregon.edu/unclassified.php?id=5116

Finalist for this position is subject to a criminal background check.

 The UO is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA.  The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discrimination on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status.