The Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies Program and the Department of History invite applications for a joint one-year visiting assistant professor of History and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies to begin August 2011. We are seeking a historian with training in feminist studies and a background in global, transnational, or world history. Any area of expertise is welcome. The successful candidate will teach Introductory Women's, Gender, and Sexuality courses; Global Feminisms; and courses in history in the candidate's area of expertise. S/he will also supervise undergraduate research in the College's required Independent Study Program. Candidates should hold or expect a Ph.D. in History, and a graduate certificate, minor, specialization, or comparable graduate training or experience in women's/gender/feminist/queer studies. Prior teaching is desirable.
Please send letter of interest, cv, official graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Diana Springer, administrative coordinator, Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program, The College of Wooster, 1189 Beall Ave., Wooster, Ohio 44691.
Electronic submission of application materials required. Review of applications will begin January 14, 2011. Inquiries and electronic submissions can be sent to Diana Springer (DSpringer@wooster.edu).
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