TENURE-TRACK POSITIONS

1) Assistant Professor in Women's Studies

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE

The Department of Women's Studies at the University of California, Irvine announces an opening for a beginning tenure-track, assistant professor in cultural studies of gender. We seek candidates with strong theoretical grounding in feminist studies, evidence of transnational research, and sophisticated analysis of the problematics of knowledge production in one or more of the following areas: sexuality studies, history and theory, critical geography, cultural anthropology, critical legal studies, critical race studies, and/or cultural studies. PhD in hand required at the time of appointment. Letter of application, CV, three recommendation letters, and a research writing sample should be uploaded electronically by November 30, 2007. Please see the following website for instructions: http://www.humanities.uci.edu/SOH/faculty/jobs.php. The University of California, Irvine, is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and has a National Science Foundation Advance Gender Equity Program.

2) Assistant Professor in Gender and Women’s Studies

GRINNELL COLLEGE

Tenure-track position in Gender and Women's Studies, starting Fall 2008. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible. We expect this faculty member to be placed in a department congruent with her/his specialization, and to be a member of the Gender and Women's Studies Committee. Grinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college. The College's curriculum is founded on a strong advising system and close student-faculty interaction, with few college-wide requirements beyond the completion of a major. The Gender and Women's Studies Concentration is an interdisciplinary program that offers basic courses in the field of Gender and Women's Studies and draws on affiliated courses offered throughout the College curriculum. The teaching load of five courses over two semesters will include three basic courses for the Concentration: an Introduction to Gender and Women's Studies; Theory in Gender and Women's Studies; and the Senior Seminar for concentrators. The successful candidate will also teach core courses in her/his area of specialization; every few years one course will be Tutorial (a writing/critical thinking course for first-year students, oriented toward a special topic). In this search, the College wishes to reinforce its commitment to increase faculty diversity, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural society. In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in developing as a teacher and scholar in an undergraduate, liberal- arts college that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction. They also should discuss what they can contribute to efforts to cultivate a wide diversity of people and perspectives, a core value of Grinnell College. Such contributions can take the form of one or more of the following: a) ethnic/cultural background from one or more of the traditionally underrepresented domestic groups (African-American, Latino-American, Asian-American, Native American); b) areas of specialty in teaching or research that enhance the attention accorded to issues of diversity in the College's intellectual life and curriculum; or c) pedagogical methods aimed at the engagement and retention of students from traditionally under-represented groups, including the domestic groups above and first-generation college attendees. We are especially interested in candidates who can demonstrate willingness to engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary teaching and research. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by November 15, 2007. Please send a letter of application, c.v., and three confidential letters of recommendation to Kathleen Skerrett, Chair of the Gender and Women's Studies Committee, Steiner Hall, Grinnell College, Grinnell IA 50112-1690. GWSSearch@grinnell.edu. 641-269-3157; Fax 641-269-4414.

3) Assistant Professor of Women and Cultures of Violence

SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY

The Department of Women's Studies at San Diego State University invites applications for a tenure-track position, open rank, in Women and Cultures of Violence. Expertise in local and global conditions of gendered violence including domestic violence, militarization, sex trafficking and migration; familiarity with national and transnational theories and policies; strategies for change. Ph.D. in Women's Studies, or related field with concentration in women's/gender studies strongly preferred. Details: http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/wsweb. Review begins October 24, 2007. Appointment begins August 2008. Send application letter, three references (directly from referees), sample syllabi, and curriculum vitae to: Search Committee, Women's Studies Department, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego California 92182-6030. SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, disability or veteran status, including veterans of the Vietnam era.

4) Assistant Professor/Associate Professor of Women’s Studies

OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY

Old Dominion University, Department of Women's Studies invites applications for a full-time tenure track position at the assistant professor or associate professor level, to begin August 2008. The Women's Studies Department, the oldest in Virginia, offers an undergraduate major and minor, and a graduate certificate. We are looking for a candidate with a Ph.D. (completed by time of appointment) in a relevant humanities field (including History) or in Women's Studies, and a demonstrated research agenda focusing on women. Teaching experience is required, with teaching experience in Women's Studies preferred. Responsibilities will include teaching Women's Studies undergraduate core courses (including feminist theory and women and technology), as well as elective and graduate courses. To be appointed at the associate professor level, the candidate must have a demonstrated record of outstanding teaching and research. Please submit a letter of interest, detailing research agenda and teaching experience, along with a curriculum vitae, a sample syllabus, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a writing sample to: Search Committee, Department of Women's Studies, BAL 3041, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia 23529. Three letters of reference should also be arranged and mailed separately. Review of completed applications will begin November 9, 2007, and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Jennifer Fish e-mail: jfish@odu.edu. Old Dominion University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Institution and requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

5) Assistant Professor of Women’s Studies

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY

The Department of Women's Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of assistant professor beginning August 16, 2008. A Ph.D. in Women’s Studies or a related discipline with advanced work in Women's Studies is required at time of appointment. Evidence of teaching excellence and promise of scholarly productivity is also required. Preferred area of specialization is women and transnational or international policy especially as related to health, human rights, or development. Experience with NGOs a plus. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Position is contingent upon funding.

To apply, please send a letter of application, curriculum vita and three letters of reference to:

Dr. Diana Scully
Chair, Department of Women's Studies
Virginia Commonwealth University
Box 843060
Richmond, VA 23284.

Position is open until filled but to receive full consideration, applications should be postmarked no later than December 1, 2007.

For more information, please see: www.has.vcu.edu/wst

6) Assistant Professor of Women’s Studies

SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY

Applications are invited for a position as an Assistant Professor of Women’s Studies in the Social Science Department at San José State University.  We are seeking an individual with a Ph.D. based in the Social Sciences with primary expertise in the areas of transnational and women’s health, such as reproductive health, AIDS, infectious diseases, or obesity among girls.

For full consideration send a letter of application, curriculum  vitae, statement of teaching interests/philosophy and research plans, and at least three original letters of reference with contact information by NOVEMBER 15, 2007 to: Chair, Women’s Studies Search Committee, Social Science Department, San José State University, One Washington Square, San José, CA 95192-0121. Please include Job Opening ID (JOID) on all correspondence.

SJSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to the core values of inclusion, civility, and respect for each individual.   

7) Assistant Professor of Women’s Studies

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE

The Department of Women's Studies at the University of California, Irvine announces an opening for a beginning tenure-track, assistant professor in cultural studies of gender. We seek candidates with strong theoretical grounding in feminist studies, evidence of transnational research, and sophisticated analysis of the problematics of knowledge production in one or more of the following areas: sexuality studies, history and theory, critical geography, cultural anthropology, critical legal studies, critical race studies, and/or cultural studies. Ph.D. in hand required at the time of appointment. Letter of application, curriculum vitae, three recommendation letters, and a research writing sample should be uploaded electronically by November 30, 2007. Please see the following Web site for instructions: http://www.humanities.uci.edu/SOH/faculty/jobs.php. The University of California, Irvine, is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and has a National Science Foundation Advance Gender Equity Program.  

8) Assistant Professor of Studies in Women and Gender

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

Studies in Women and Gender at the University of Virginia invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 25, 2008. Responsibilities include teaching half-time in Studies in Women and Gender, and half-time in the department of appointment. Disciplinary specialization is open. Candidates must have demonstrated expertise in women and gender studies, with a focus on contemporary African-American women. We seek candidates whose research and teaching examine intersections of gender with race and ethnicity, class, sexuality and/or other forms of identity. Areas of special interest include women's health and the environment; science and technology; gendered literary and visual representations; and/or media and popular culture.

We encourage applications from women and minorities and from candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the University community through their research, teaching, and service. Ph.D. in hand by time of appointment. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2007. The position will remain open until filled. Candidates should submit a letter of application describing qualifications; CV; statement of teaching philosophy; and one sample of written work. Please apply online at: jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52741. Please send a copy of academic transcripts and arrange to have three letters of recommendation mailed to: Chair, Search Committee, Studies in Women and Gender, University of Virginia, Minor Hall 227, Box 400172, Charlottesville VA 22904-4172.

9) Assistant Professor of Women and Gender Studies

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER

The Women and Gender Studies Program (WGST) at the University of Colorado at Boulder invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in the field of global/transnational gender studies. The successful candidate will have a well-developed research agenda and a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Although academic discipline and area field are open, WGST is looking for a scholar whose work will complement (rather than duplicate) our existing strengths in political science and Latin America. Within the interdisciplinary field of global/transnational gender studies, areas of interest might include migration, human trafficking, gender and health, feminisms, human rights, the feminization of poverty, and transnational cultural flows. The qualified candidate's research and teaching will demonstrate a solid grounding in feminist studies. In addition, she/he should be prepared to teach one or more of the program's core courses; contribute to the program's thematic emphasis on gender, race, and globalization; and help strengthen this emphasis in cognate departments at CU. The appointment is scheduled to begin August 2008.

We invite applications from advanced ABDs and recent Ph.D.s, including untenured assistant professors with several years' experience. We will begin to review applications on November 1, 2007. Send a letter of interest, CV, writing samples, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation. See http://www.Colorado.edu/ArtsSciences/Jobs/ for full job description.

10) Assistant Professor of History: African-American Women's History
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY

Carnegie Mellon University's Department of History seeks to fill a tenure-track position in African American women's history, rank open. We are especially interested in candidates whose research and teaching fit within the department's program in Social and Cultural History, with its strong thematic emphases on gender/sexuality, labor, and urban history. We welcome applications from scholars working in all time periods, but are particularly interested in scholars specializing in 19th and 20th century U.S. history. Send letter of application, transcript, curriculum vitae, dossier (including three letters of recommendation), and record of teaching experience to Joe W. Trotter, Chair, African American Women's Search Committee, Department of History, Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213-3890. Applications are due by December 15, 2007. Inquiries only can be made at 412-268-6039 or e-mail: usaawomen-search@andrew.cmu.edu. Carnegie Mellon is an AA/EOE employer committed to diversity.

11) Assistant Professor of Women's Studies
TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY – DENTON CAMPUS
Assistant Professor of Women's Studies, tenure-track, full-time, 9-months. Salary commensurate with experience. Starting Date: August 2008.
Qualifications: A Ph.D. with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Women's Studies and/or extensive research in Women's Studies is required at the time of appointment. Eligible candidates must exhibit the potential to establish a strong record of scholarly achievement. Preferred qualifications include previous experience working with diverse student populations, teaching experience in Women's Studies, knowledge of multicultural issues, and interest in electronic course delivery. A commitment to the transdisciplinary, multicultural mission of the program is vital.

Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities will be teaching graduate seminars in areas of specialization, and teaching may also include Introduction to Women's Studies for the undergraduate core curriculum. Other duties include directing graduate student research, advising students, supervising graduate teaching assistants, service on graduate committees, participation on program and university committees, and active participation in program development, particularly on the graduate level. Scholarly productivity in the form of research publications and presentations is expected.

The Women's Studies Program offers the M.A. degree, a Graduate Certificate, and an undergraduate minor. Approximately 1200 undergraduate students per year take courses in the program for University core curriculum credit. Currently there are approximately thirty-five masters students enrolled in the graduate program, which offers courses on U.S. women of colors, feminist/womanist theories, epistemologies, feminist pedagogies, ethnographic research methods, and other topics. Members of the Women's Studies faculty maintain strong collaborative working relationships with colleagues in Sociology, Psychology, Government, Rhetoric, Dance, and Nursing. Further information about the Women's Studies Program may be found on our website: http://www.twu.edu/as/ws.

University Information: Texas Woman's University occupies a notable position in higher education as the nation's largest university primarily for women. Established in 1901, TWU is a doctoral/research-intensive public university which emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in business, nursing, health sciences, and education. The College of Arts & Sciences, with thirty percent of TWU's graduate and undergraduate population of 12,000, prepares students for success in a global world. TWU operates three campuses: Houston, Dallas, and the main campus in Denton (population 100,500), located 35 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This metroplex, the nation's ninth largest urban center, has world-class museums, orchestras, opera, ballet, theatre companies, as well as an array of professional and collegiate sports venues. Additional information about the University is available at http://www.twu.edu.
Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

TO APPLY: Please submit a letter of interest with a current CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation via email to Facultyjobs@twu.edu (e-mail header or subject line must include job title and job code 6NF349)

12) Program Director (Assistant Professor)-Women's & Gender Studies
OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
The Women's and Gender Studies Program of Ohio Wesleyan University invites applications for a Director. We seek a director with a Ph.D. in either Women's Studies (or Gender Studies) or a social science field with a women's and/or gender studies emphasis, Whatever the candidate's specific area of specialization, the candidate should employ feminist and interdisciplinary tools of analysis, should have familiarity with important contemporary trends in women's studies, (e.g., transnational feminism, queer studies, feminist pedagogy), should complement our existing strengths in the program, and should have demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Because our director will be responsible for building an interdisciplinary program, the ideal candidate will also have demonstrated effectiveness in organizing or building a multi-disciplinary program or project and demonstrated effective strategies for engaging diverse populations of students and faculty.

Finally, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated a productive interchange between research and teaching, will have experience helping students to apply theory to practical problems, and will be able to develop courses in areas that respond to gaps in our current program.

This tenure-track position includes 5 units of teaching per year and is scheduled to begin Fall 2008, pending administrative approval.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 26, 2007. Please send a letter of application, a brief statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, sample of scholarly work, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation to:
Chair, WGS Search Committee, Elliot Hall Room 110, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio, 43015.

13) Assistant Professor of Women’s Studies
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
Women's Studies: The Women and Gender Studies Institute (WGSI), in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto, invites applications for a tenure-stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin July 1, 2008. The successful candidate will have an active research programme and teaching experience in the field of women/gender studies. Expertise in feminist cultural theory and/or cultural production and the arts, including new media, performing or visual arts, is particularly encouraged. An interest in innovative programming and curriculum formation in women's studies would be a plus. WGSI has an established record in transnational feminist studies, and has recently launched a master's programme. We anticipate a teaching load equivalent to two full-year courses within the Institute. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. completed or near completion in Women and Gender Studies or a relevant area, demonstrated potential for excellence in research and demonstrated excellence in teaching. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Additional information on the Institute can be obtained through the World Wide Web at http://www.utoronto.ca/wgsi/. Applications will be accepted until 15 November, 2007. Applicants should provide a covering letter with a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, an outline of their research program, and a teaching portfolio including evaluations, and should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly by the referees under separate cover. Applications should be addressed to: Professor Shahrzad Mojab, Director, Women and Gender Studies Institute, University of Toronto, 40 Willcocks Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 1C6. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

14) Assistant Professor of Women’s Studies
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON
The Women’s Studies Department at the University of Massachusetts Boston seeks applicants for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with major scholarly expertise in global/transnational feminisms and African studies, and strong interest in human rights and/or sexuality studies. Position to begin September 1, 2008. Ph.D. required; field open, but preference will be given to interdisciplinary Women’s Studies of another disciplinary field providing strong training in feminist theory and research methods. A record of publication or evidence of strong potential for future publication is essential. Candidates must have had a prior teaching experience, preferably in interdisciplinary Women’s Studies. Ph.D. must be in hand by August 31, 2008. The new hire will participate fully in program and curriculum development; teach new and existing undergraduate courses (including general education courses and core courses for majors such as Feminist Thought or the Research Seminar); advise and mentor students; and maintain an active record of research and publication. We seek a candidate with a strong interest in teaching at an urban public university with a diverse student body.

Qualifications
Applications will be accepted through January 7, 2008. Send the CV, cover letter, three letters of reference, and a writing sample (article, conference paper or book chapter) to: Jean Humez, Chair, Women’s Studies Department, Search # 665e, University of Massachusetts Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston, MA 02125. UMB is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Title IX employer. (Please refer to Search number 665e in your cover letter.) Email any inquiries to jean.humez@umb.edu.
Salary and Application Information
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15) Assistant Professor/ Faculty Fellow inGender and Sexuality Studies Program
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
The Gender and Sexuality Studies Program, which is part of the Department of Social and Cultural Analysis, at New York University invites applications for an Assistant Professor/Faculty Fellow position. The appointment will begin on September 1, 2008, pending budgetary and administrative approval. The appointment will be for a maximum of three years. Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. no earlier than three years before the date of appointment, have a strong commitment to teaching, and be active in research on topics pertaining to Gender and Sexuality Studies. Special consideration will be given to candidates whose research focuses on disability studies from an interdisciplinary perspective. The candidate is expected to teach three courses per year.

Please send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a 20-page writing sample, a sample syllabus, and the names of 2 scholars who may be contacted for letters of reference, by January 15, 2008, to: Don Kulick, Director, Program in Gender and Sexuality Studies, Department of Social and Cultural Analysis, New York University, 41 East 11th Street, New York, NY 10003.

16) Assistant Professor at the Department of Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
The Department of Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities invites applications for a feminist scholar at the rank of Assistant Professor. Essential qualifications include a Ph.D. or foreign equivalent by the start date for appointment at the rank of tenure-track assistant professor. Advanced ABD's may be considered for appointment at the rank of tenure-track instructor, with the stipulation that the Ph.D. is conferred in the first year of the appointment. Preference will be given to candidates whose doctorates are in the interdisciplinary field of feminist, gender, and/or sexuality studies. The area of specialization is open, but preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate expertise in African American, African Diasporic, and/ or Indigenous studies. The teaching load is two courses per semester. Appointments will be 100%-time, tenure-track, for the nine-month academic year, beginning 28 August 2008. Salary is competitive.

To be considered for this position, please go to: http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/index.html. Click on search & apply for job openings and follow the instructions. You will be given an opportunity to attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. To be ensured of full consideration by the search committee, applications must be received by November 30, 2007; later applications may be reviewed as needed.

17) Assistant Professor of Women's Studies
Spelman College
Women's Research and Resource Center invites applications with a focus on women's health. Competitive candidates will have a Ph.D. in Women's Studies, Sociology, Anthropology (especially medical anthropology), History of Science/Medicine/Technology (especially feminist health studies), or related social science disciplines. Teaching experience and commitment to research in global women's health and African American/African Diaspora Studies are desired. Fields of specialization may include: epidemiology of race/gender health, especially health status of women of African descent; political economy of health; comparative feminist health studies. Candidates should be prepared to teach introductory women's studies and upper-division courses in women's health and sexuality, as well as assist in strengthening the women's health concentration as a component of the Comparative Women's Studies major. Grant writing experience is desired as well as evidence of potential for successful research and publication. Review of applications will begin February 1, 2008 and will continue until position is filled. Competitive salaries and an excellent benefits program are available. To apply for the positions, please send: a letter of application, which identifies the position sought; curriculum vitae (with contact information); a one-page statement of teaching philosophy; one page statement of research interest (Biology only) and official copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Three letters of recommendation should be sent directly from the referee or dossier. Send all information to: Office of the Provost, Spelman College, Attn: Ms. Karla H. Williams, Manager of Faculty Human Resources, 350 Spelman Lane, SW, Box 1209, Atlanta, GA 30314. For e-mail correspondence send to: Provostoffice@Spelman.edu.

 

LECTURESHIPS

1) Lecturer in Gender and Women’s Studies
SCRIPPS COLLEGE
Scripps College, a women's liberal arts college with a strong interdisciplinary tradition, invites applications for a part time, one semester lecturer. We seek candidates with strong theoretical grounding in feminist studies and evidence of transnational research to teach one section of Introduction to Queer Studies. Ph. D preferred, teaching experience required. Screening of applications will begin December 14, 2007 and continue until the position is filled.

Letter of application, CV, three recommendation letters and sample syllabus to: Leigh Gilmore, GWS Search Committee Chair, Scripps College,1030 Columbia Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711. Inquiries to leigh.gilmore@scrippscollege.edu.
Scripps College is one of seven members of The Claremont Colleges cluster located 35 miles east of Los Angeles. Scripps College actively encourages applications from women and members of historically underrepresented groups.

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

1. Postdoctoral Fellow
The Center for the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality at Rice University
The Center for the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality at Rice University announces two postdoctoral fellowships in the humanities or social sciences for scholars pursuing research and publication projects that focus on gender and health; gender and urban studies; women in the global economy; poverty and capability studies; or sexuality studies.

Ph.D. prior to appointment. Each fellowship has duration of two years beginning in August 2008. Recipients will teach two women's studies courses per year and will play an active role in the intellectual life of the Center. Rice will provide a salary of $40,000 plus benefits. Rice University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Please send letter of interest, curriculum vita, dossier with a minimum of three references, and a writing sample (about 25 pages) along with a course description and recommended reading list for one of these courses: SWGS 101 Introduction to the Study of Women, Gender & Sexuality or SWGS 201 Introduction to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Studies. Course descriptions are listed at http://cswgs.rice.edu. From the main page, click Undergraduate Major, then click Courses.

Send materials to Postdoc Search Committee, Center for the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality MS-38, Rice University, P.O. Box 1892, Houston, TX 77251-1892. Postmark deadline for applications is Friday, November 30, 2007.

2. Postdoctoral Fellow
The Race, Gender & Public Policy Initiative at the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
The Race, Gender & Public Policy Initiative at the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs is offering one year post-doctoral fellowships for researchers working at the intersection of race, gender and public policy.

The University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute is a national leader in the study of race and public policy and the examination of gender and public policy. We are widely recognized for our role in examining public issues and shaping public policy at the local, state, national, and international levels. The newly formed initiative on Race, Gender and Public Policy explores new frontiers of knowledge at the intersection of race, gender and public policy. The program promotes scholarship that benefits from cross-disciplinary discussion and contributes to the development of new ideas and tools for both policy arenas.

The goals of the RGPP initiative include:
·Encouraging emerging scholars to engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary research.
·Cultivating the field of intersectionality studies by supporting applied public policy research.
·Convening researchers, public policymakers, and community leaders through seminars, workshops, and conferences.
·Broadening the public policy curriculum by developing exciting new courses addressing issues of race, gender, and inequality across disciplines and subject areas.
Benefits of the RGPP Fellowships include:
·Mentoring from faculty members and community experts.
·Grant writing, research funding, and publication assistance and support.
·Opportunity to develop a graduate course focused on each fellow's specific area of research.
·Annual stipend of $50,000 plus benefits including medical and dental insurance and paid vacation.

Visit http://employment.umn.edu for more details or to apply. Requisition number 151084