Position Number:

F0A51W

Associate Professor and Director of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies

The Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Program is one of the first interdisciplinary programs at William & Mary. It was founded in 1991 as Women's Studies, and renamed in 2013. We explore the roles gender and sexuality play in human experiences, through interdisciplinary, international, and intersectional approaches, in teaching, research and public service.

The Program of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks applications for a jointly appointed tenure track position at the Associate Professor level. The successful candidate will serve as Director of the Program. The appointee will have an academic record tenurable at associate level and will be eligible for off-cycle tenure review upon accepting the position. The finalist's tenure home and joint title will be assigned at the time of hire. Obligations of this position will be shared between Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies (75%) and a tenure home department (25%). Appointment will begin August 10, 2025. We are interested in individuals with experience in academic leadership, and research and teaching in interdisciplinary gender, feminist, queer and/or sexuality studies at the intersections of race, ethnicity, religion, and/or disability. We are interested in candidates from any disciplinary or interdisciplinary background with a record of sustained scholarly achievement.


Duties include leading a vibrant interdisciplinary program, and research, teaching, and service to the University. Successful applicants will develop and implement a sustainable, innovative and inclusive vision for the program's growth. The applicant is expected to establish and maintain a robust research program that inspires a highly motivated undergraduate student body. The role entails a 2/2 teaching load, with one course reduction per year as director. Successful applicants must possess the skills to mentor undergraduate research and teach compelling core curriculum courses including Introduction to Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies, interdisciplinary lecture and seminar courses, and courses focused on gender and/or sexuality through a global and/or intersectional perspective.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in gender, feminist, queer, sexuality studies, or a related field at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2025).

Previous experience in inclusive teaching and mentoring undergraduate research in gender, feminist, queer and/or sexuality studies is preferred.

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3K4000 Gender, Sexuality & Women's Studies

William & Mary

09/09/2024

10/14/2024

11/13/2024

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Faculty

Applicants must apply online at
https://jobs.wm.edu. Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a statement of teaching interests and teaching effectiveness, a statement of research interests, a writing sample, and a statement outlining their vision for the future of interdisciplinary gender, sexuality and women's studies programs. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners/scholars in gender, sexuality and women's studies in any of the aforementioned required documents. You cannot submit a separate diversity statement. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.


For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date, 14 October 2024. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).


Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none