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Women's Studies Position - Goucher College

Women's Studies: Women's Studies, Assistant Professor.

Goucher College seeks a tenure-track assistant professor in Women's Studies beginning August 2012. Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or comparable terminal degree) in Women's Studies, or a related discipline, at the time of appointment. Preferred candidates will have a specialization in American women and the intersections of race, sexuality, class, gender, and nationality. The successful candidate will teach three courses per semester including Introduction to Women's Studies, Feminist Theory, and American Women and Health. Other courses will be drawn from the candidate's area of expertise. We seek candidates with a dedication to student mentoring, ongoing scholarly research, a strong commitment to teaching and the liberal arts, and service to the department and college. Prior teaching experience is desired.

Goucher College is a selective liberal arts college located in Towson, Maryland, twenty minutes north of Baltimore, MD. The college's strategic plan emphasizes environmental sustainability and international and intercultural experiences. There are opportunities for faculty to develop courses with an international focus. Goucher College is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and encourages applicants that will fulfill that mission. Review of applications will commence on February 21, 2012.

Interested applicants must apply online at http://goucher.interviewexchange.com. Please submit the following application materials online: CV, Cover letter (including teaching philosophy, areas of expertise, and scholarly and teaching interests). Three letters of recommendation and official graduate transcripts should be forwarded separately to:
Office of the Provost, Goucher College, 1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Baltimore, MD 21204-2794. Goucher College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted by Sara Cole on February 20, 2012 10:17 AM | Permalink