Distinguished Professor
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

Womens and Gender Stds - 312300

Posting Open Date:

10/03/2024

Application Deadline:

11/15/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Distinguished Professor

Appointment Type:

Tenured/Tenure Track

Vacancy ID:

FAC0005285

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications

Proposed Start Date:

07/01/2025

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Department of Women's and Gender Studies (WGST) is an academic unit in the College of Arts & Sciences. Our mission is primarily to expand the process of knowledge production by considering what it means to take gender, race, class, and sexuality seriously in our explanations of the world and provide a methodology that is interdisciplinary, multicultural, and feminist. We primarily serve the undergraduate populations by offering a major and a minor in Women's and Gender Studies. We also offer a graduate minor to PhD students working on issues of women and gender in other departments. (https://womensstudies.unc.edu/). The Department of Women's and Gender Studies is also home to the Program in Sexuality Studies.

Position Summary:

The Department of Women's and Gender Studies (WGST) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) is recruiting a tenured Distinguished Professor whose research and teaching focus is on feminist studies.The ideal candidate will complement existing strengths in our Department. We are particularly interested in social scientists who specialize in LGBTQ+ Studies, Global Asian and/or Asian American Feminisms, and/or Indigenous Studies and who have experience in academic administration. The selected candidate will be expected to teach two courses per semester at all levels of our curriculum, publish actively, and offer service to the Department and University. We welcome applications from candidates whose work aligns with our departmental mission as outlined on our website (https://womensstudies.unc.edu/).

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

PhD in Social Sciences (sociology, anthropology, etc.) with a focus on LGBTQ+ Studies, Global Asian and/or Asian American Feminisms, and/or Indigenous Studies.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Preference will be given to candidates who are full professors.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements:

In addition to your application please upload the following required documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae / Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References
4. Writing/research Sample
5. Teaching Philosophy/evaluations

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

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