Assistant Professor of Women's and Gender Studies

2 days ago


San Jose, California, United States San Jose State University Full time
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Women's and Gender Studies

We are seeking a highly qualified and dedicated individual to join our faculty as an Assistant Professor of Women's and Gender Studies. The successful candidate will have a strong research focus on Trans Studies and a commitment to teaching and mentoring students.

About the Department

The Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences at San Jose State University is a vibrant and diverse community of scholars dedicated to advancing knowledge and promoting social justice. Our department is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity, equity, and excellence in teaching, research, and service.

Responsibilities
  • Teach and develop undergraduate courses in Women's and Gender Studies and other courses in the department commensurate with experience.
  • Participate in General Education and program assessment.
  • Mentor and advise students.
  • Maintain an active research agenda.
  • Participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
Requirements
  • A Ph.D. in Women's, Gender, and/or Sexuality Studies or related field with a research focus on Trans Studies.
  • Ph.D. completion by the appointment start date.
  • Evidence of scholarly output.
  • Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience teaching Women's and Gender Studies at the undergraduate level.
  • Knowledge of curriculum development in Women's and Gender Studies.
  • Experience with program development.
  • Strong record of teaching excellence, teaching experience, and a record of service.
  • Willingness 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.
How to Apply

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, diversity statement, statement of teaching interests/philosophy, research plans, and three reference letters. Inquiries may be directed to the Search Committee Chair: Dr. Tanya Bakhru, Program Coordinator and Professor of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.



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