Visiting Assistant Professor, Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, College of Arts and Sciences

Visiting Assistant Professor, Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, College of Arts and Sciences

The Department of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) is pleased to announce a search for a 2027 – 2028 Visiting Assistant Professor in LGBTQ+ Studies. The position will primarily support the department's online LGBTQ+ Studies Certificate, for which courses are taught in an asynchronous online format. There will also be opportunities for in-person teaching according to the candidate's interests and department needs.

The LGBTQ+ Studies Certificate currently serves undergraduate students, many of whom pursue it as a complement to their major or minors across the college and university. The expected teaching load is three courses per semester or the equivalent, with minimal service expectations. Although research productivity is not required or evaluated, visiting faculty are eligible to apply for research and professional development funding from various departmental and college sources.

Additional responsibilities include participating in WGSS collegial life such as attending faculty meetings, brown bags, colloquia, and other departmental events. This is a 12-month appointment with an intended start date of August 16, 2027. There is a possibility that the position could be renewed for a second year depending on satisfactory performance and funding availability. The selected candidate will be provided with an office in the department and is expected to spend the academic year in residence at UC.

Essential Functions:

• Teach undergraduate courses in the online LGBTQ+ Studies Certificate and related areas within the WGSS curriculum
• Teach in-person undergraduate or graduate courses including large lectures and discussion-based seminars
• Develop and deliver engaging, student-centered instruction
• Prepare syllabi, assignments, and assessments aligned with program outcomes
• Maintain accurate academic records and grading
• Provide timely feedback and support students' academic growth
• Participate in departmental meetings and appropriate service activities

Minimum Requirements:

• PhD in feminist studies or related field
• One semester designing and teaching an online course at the collegiate level
• One semester teaching in-person at the collegiate level

Application Process:

We will begin reviewing applications on December 7, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Qualified and interested applicants must apply online. In addition to the online application, please submit:

• a cover letter that discusses your expertise in LGBTQ and feminist studies and your specific interest in and approach to online teaching
• a curriculum vitae
• one sample syllabus for a courses taught online, and teaching evaluations for at least one course
• Applicants who have not yet completed their Ph.D. must also include a letter from their Committee Chair discussing progress to completion and specifying the date of the dissertation defense.
• Applicants who make the short list will be asked to arrange for two confidential letters of recommendation to be sent to: wgssdepartment.edu . Submitted reference letters should put "Letter of recommendation for [applicant's name]" in the message title.

Preliminary interviews will be held towards the end of January 2027 via Zoom, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2027. Visa eligibility:
This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship. Foreign national scholars will be appointed under J-1 visa during the two-year fellowship.

Compensation and Benefits:

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Highlights include:

• Comprehensive Tuition Remission
• Robust Retirement Plans
• Real Work-Life Balance
• Additional Benefits Include:
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