Assistant Professor in Feminist/ Queer Science

Assistant Professor in Feminist/ Queer Science & Technology Studies (STS) (26/27) Job No: 552430Work Type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-TrackLocation: Central California: San Luis Obispo The Women’s, Gender, and Queer Studies (WGQS) Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking applications for a full-time, academic‑year, tenure‑track Assistant Professor with a specialization in feminist and/or queer science and technology studies (STS) to begin August 17, 2026. We are especially seeking teaching and research expertise in critical computing and engineering studies; data and information studies; statistics and quantitative studies; and/or technology and disability. Applicants should explore feminist and/or queer STS via intersectional approaches that center the histories, knowledges, and lived experiences of multiple marginalized communities and should approach scholarship and teaching from anti‑racist, decolonial, and interdisciplinary perspectives. The successful candidate will teach courses in the department’s Queer Studies and Women’s & Gender Studies minors and the university’s general education program, including courses that support major programs in Cal Poly’s College of Engineering, as well as major and minor programs in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics and the College of Liberal Arts. The candidate will also contribute to curriculum and program development in the WGQS Department focused on their area(s) of expertise. Applicants must have a Ph.D. from an accredited institution, with graduate training (Ph.D., concentration, certificate) in Women’s, Gender, and Queer Studies and/or Science and Technology Studies. We are especially interested in applicants who have experience with and/or interest in building teaching and/or research collaborations between WGQS and STEM fields across multiple colleges at Cal Poly and/or with regional higher‑education partners. Salary: $90,276 – $98,244 per year (anticipated hiring range). The typical teaching load is 12 units per semester, with a reduction in the first two years to help new faculty establish a research program. Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment This position is open to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, and other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws. We prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs and policies. Required Qualifications Ph.D. from an accredited institution, with graduate training in Women’s, Gender, and Queer Studies and/or Science and Technology Studies, completed and conferred by August 2026. Demonstrated university teaching experience. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language. Preferred Qualifications Teaching and research expertise in critical computing and engineering studies; data and information studies; statistics and quantitative studies; and/or technology and disability. Experience with and/or interest in building teaching and/or research collaborations between WGQS and STEM fields across multiple colleges at Cal Poly and/or with regional higher‑education partners. Demonstrated experience with and/or commitment to student‑centered learning and teaching. Demonstrated ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary settings. Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment. Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and professional capabilities. Special Conditions All CSU employees are designated “mandated reporters” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with CSU Executive Order 1083 and any subsequent amendments. Following a conditional offer, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in withdrawal of the offer of employment. Cal Poly cannot deny a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties. Current employees offered positions on campus will also be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or designated as sensitive by Cal Poly. Cal Poly is a smoke‑ & tobacco‑free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of the community. In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out‑of‑State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside in California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California. About The Department The WGQS Department at Cal Poly is a small but impactful program in the College of Liberal Arts, with tenured and lecturer faculty and affiliates from other programs who actively contribute. The department administers the Queer Studies and Women’s & Gender Studies minors and is proposing a BA program in WGQS, as well as a minor in Disability Studies. Most WGQS classes meet general education and U.S. Cultural Pluralism requirements. The department website is https://wgqs.calpoly.edu. How to Apply To apply, visit http://jobs.calpoly.edu/, complete a required online faculty application, and apply to Requisition #552430. Upload the following required materials: A cover letter detailing the applicant’s qualifications and interest in the position. A current Curriculum Vitae. Copy of unofficial transcripts (sealed official transcripts and letters of recommendation will be required for final consideration). A Universal Student Success Statement describing your approach to teaching and learning, evidence of inclusive, accessible, and intentional teaching, and plans for continued development at Cal Poly. Statement of research interests/research plan. Provide three professional references with names and email addresses during the application. Applications received after the review begin date may be considered. Cal Poly’s ability to sponsor employment‑based visas will depend on institutional priorities, budget availability, and current federal regulations. Cal Poly does not commit to providing visa sponsorship for this position, and applicants should not expect that such sponsorship will be offered. Projected Start Date: August 17, 2026Review Begin Date: 12‑11‑2025. Applicants with complete files by the review begin date will receive full consideration. For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Jane L. Lehr via email at jlehr@calpoly.edu. To Apply: All applicants must apply online at https://jobs.calpoly.edu/sl/en-us/job/552430. #J-18808-Ljbffr