Assistant Professor, Sexuality Studies
The Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program at Washington
University in St. Louis seeks to hire an Assistant Professor on the
tenure track with a research focus in Sexuality Studies. We strongly
encourage applications from scholars developing a strong research
profile in any area of sexuality studies, and we are particularly
interested in candidates who focus on queer theory, transnational
studies, and/or masculinity studies. Candidates must have completed
the Ph.D. by summer 2013.
Candidates should be well-versed in women, gender, and sexuality
studies as they will be expected to contribute to core teaching in the
program. We welcome applicants with disciplinary grounding in English,
Ethnic Studies, History, Anthropology, Sociology, Philosophy,
Psychology, Political Science, Economics and other Humanities and
Social Sciences. We also welcome applicants with Ph.D.s in Women,
Gender and Sexuality Studies. Responsibilities of the position include
academic leadership, research and publication, teaching at the
Undergraduate and Graduate levels, advising students and service,
including participation in Program governance. Washington University
is an Affirmative Action Employer. Women and members of minority
groups are encouraged to apply.
Applications must be received by October 15, 2012. Please send a
letter of interest, a CV, three letters of recommendation, and an
unpublished or published article length publication to:
Rebecca Wanzo
Search Committee Chair
Women, Gender, and Sexuality
