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The Dickinson College Department of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) seeks a one year Visiting Assistant Professor of WGSS, starting in the fall semester of 2025.

We seek a dynamic and dedicated candidate with a Ph.D. in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies (ABD may be considered). Applicants with a PhD in related disciplines or interdisciplinary fields with strong training and teaching experience in intersectional gender studies will also be considered.

This position entails teaching five courses throughout the year. Ability to teach introductory and core courses in women’s, gender and sexuality studies required, including our Introduction to WGSS (100) and our core course in Feminist Perspectives and Theories (300). Capacity to teach Introduction to Sexuality Studies (208) is also preferred. Candidate will also teach one to two elective courses in their field of expertise. Areas of specialization are open, but courses emphasizing the following approaches are highly desirable: transnational and global perspectives; critical race feminisms; indigenous feminisms; transgender and QLGBT perspectives; critical science and health studies.

A strong commitment to excellence in teaching within a liberal arts college setting is crucial for this position. Our students come from all regions of the U.S., and from nearly 50 nations around the world. The ability to create inclusive learning environments for an increasingly diverse student body will be an important characteristic of the successful candidate.

Dickinson College is a highly selective four-year, independent liberal arts college with 2300 students. It is located 20 minutes west of Harrisburg and is a two-hour drive from Baltimore, Washington DC and Philadelphia. Our students, faculty, and staff often enjoy the food, art, entertainment, and cultural enrichment of these major hubs.

Application Process:

Please submit your application electronically via Quest at https://jobs.dickinson.edu, including the following:

• A cover letter detailing your teaching philosophy, research interests, and qualifications for the position
• A comprehensive curriculum vitae

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and subsequently asked to provide:

• Sample syllabi for WGSS 100 and another WGSS core or elective course
• Course evaluations, if available.

Review of applications will begin in mid-January and will continue until the position is filled.

Dickinson College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. We are acutely aware that some candidates are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet or exceed each criterion outlined in the position description. Our search committee is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize that a successful candidate may present skills and experiences not detailed in this description. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.

Please direct any questions regarding the position to the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies department Chair, Katie Oliviero, at olivierk@dickinson.edu.