Associate Professor/Full Professor - Women Gender & Sexuality

The Department of Women, Gender and Sexuality at the University of Virginia invites applications for a tenure track appointment as Associate or Full Professor working in gender and sexuality studies of the Global South. We especially welcome humanities scholars whose work extends the existing strengths of the department. In addition to pursuing an outstanding research program, the successful candidate will be expected to provide excellent instruction and advising to a diverse population of students. The ideal candidate will be committed to interdisciplinarity and able to effectively work with colleagues across various disciplines, subfields, and backgrounds.

For priority consideration, applications must be received by November 1; however, the position will remain open until filled. The appointment begins with the fall term of 2024, with an anticipated start date of August 25, 2024. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

Qualifications

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or appropriate terminal degree by time of appointment. Applicants should have an excellent record of research, teaching, and service commensurate with appointment at the levels of Associate or Full Professor.

Minimum Requirements
Education: Ph.D. or terminal degree.
Experience: Three years
 

Application Instructions

Visit http://apply.interfolio.com/129310 to apply with the following: 

  • A cover letter, which includes a brief description of the candidate's teaching, research, and/or service, including how their skills and experiences could advance the University’s ambition to cultivate the most vibrant community in higher education in order to prepare students to be citizen-leaders in a diverse and globally connected world
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Teaching philosophy and experience
  • A writing sample
  • The names of three references (References may be contacted for a written letter of recommendation at a later point in the application process, and will be given a deadline by which to submit their recommendations)

For questions about the position, please contact Professor Farzaneh Milani at wgsuva@virginia.edu. For questions about the application process, please contract Melanie Sponaugle, Academic Recruiter, at unw5dq@virginia.edu.

The Department of Women, Gender and Sexuality was founded 44 years ago with a uniquely global emphasis. The unit became a department in 2017. It enjoys a warm and vibrant culture of excellence and collegiality. It has the highest proportion of faculty who have won all-University teaching awards of any unit at UVa and faces significant student demand for courses in topics beyond the U.S.

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The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

The University of Virginia offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. To learn more, please visit www.dualcareer.virginia.edu  


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