Open Rank: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Women Gender & Sexuality

The Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality at the University of Virginia invites applications for a tenure track appointment at the ranks of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor working in the areas of gender and sexuality studies with specific expertise in Global Souths, Diasporas, Transnationalism, or Migration studies. For instance, we welcome scholars whose work is invested in the geographies, histories, and intellectual traditions of Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and/or the Pacific. We especially encourage applications from scholars who take a critical approach to the domains of health and law broadly conceived.

The program of Women, Gender, and Sexuality was founded 44 years ago with a uniquely global emphasis. The program 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.

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 in the fall term of 2025 with an anticipated start date of August 2025. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

Candidates are required to hold a Ph.D. or appropriate terminal degree by time of appointment. ABD candidates will be considered for the assistant professor rank. Applicants should have an excellent record of research, teaching, and service commensurate with level of appointment.

Minimum Requirements- Assistant Professor Rank

Education: Ph.D. or terminal degree by time of appointment.

Minimum Requirements- Assistant or Professor Rank

Education: Ph.D.

Experience: 3 years of teaching experience

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• 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 leaders in a diverse and globally connected world

• Curriculum vitae

• Teaching philosophy and experience

• A writing sample (an article or chapter)

• 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)

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Application Process

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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.

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