Assistant Professor - Comparative Women's Studies
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Education / Teaching
Academic, University Professor
Position Information
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain authorization throughout employment. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding.
Faculty/Type TitleAssistant Professor - Comparative Women's Studies
Area of StudyWomen's Studies/Women's Health
BeginsFall 2027
About the CollegeSpelman College seeks teacher/scholars dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.
PositionDescription
The Women’s Research and Resource Center invites applications for a tenure‑track position with a focus on women’s health at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2027. Candidates should have teaching experience and a commitment to research in global women’s health and Women’s and Gender Studies. Candidates should be prepared to teach Introduction to Women’s Studies courses and upper‑division courses in women’s health, and to assist in strengthening the women’s health concentration as a component of the Comparative Women’s Studies major.
Specialized fields may include health status of women of African descent and comparative feminist health studies. Grant‑writing experience, evidence of successful research, and the potential for publication are desirable.
Deadline to submit applications, official transcripts and supporting materials is November 16, 2026.
QualificationsPh.D. in Women's Studies preferred. Candidates with specialization in medical anthropology; history of science/medicine; or related interdisciplinary programs such as African American Studies, African Diaspora Studies, American Studies are highly desirable.
Posting Detail Information Posting NumberF741P
Open Date09/23/2026
Close Date11/16/2026
Open Until FilledNo
EEO StatementSpelman College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are asmoke-free campus.
Deadline to Receive Letter(s) of Reference11/16/2026
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