Assistant Professor of Instruction - Women's, Gender Sexuality Studies

Position Details

TITLE: Assistant Professor of Instruction

HOURS: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

DUTIES: Teaching position with some expectations of service. There is no required research assignment. The teaching load is typically 4-4. The successful candidate will be expected to teach WGSS undergraduate introductory, core, and elective courses in the Women's and Gender Studies major and minor as well as in the Queer and Sexuality Studies minor and to have the ability to teach a diverse student population.

Train and mentor graduate teaching assistants.

Doctorate's degree in Women's, Gender, and/or Sexuality Studies

Specialization in postsocialist and/or queer methodologies and analysis.

Specialization in postsocialist and/or queer methodologies and analysis including transnational solidarity politics, as well as experience in program administration and public programming.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate a record of effective teaching of WGSS courses face-to-face and online using decolonial, queer, and/or intersectional feminist pedagogies.

Only online applications are accepted for this position. A completed application file will include 1 uploaded pdf file combining the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vita
• Mini teaching portfolio (a teaching philosophy that references specific teaching methods and evidence of student success; most recent relevant teaching evaluations as available, preferably from different modalities; and 2 sample syllabi).

Additionally, 3 letters of recommendation should be forwarded to Shelby Martin-Vegue ase be sure to include the position name in the subject line.

Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. For ADA accommodations, please contact Shelby Martin-Vegue at smartinvegue at least 5 working days prior to need. USF is an AA/EA/EO institution.

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

This job description does not constitute an employment contract.