PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY'S Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a specialization in sexuality and queer studies. The position will begin September 2014. PhD in WGS or related social science field with specialization in sexuality/queer studies in hand by time of appointment. Application deadline: Monday, September 16th, 2013. For complete job description, please continue reading.
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Position Number: D96599
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Department: Women, Gender & Sexuality
FTE: 1.0
Job Type: tenure track
Posted Date: 07/15/2013
Position Summary
The Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) department at Portland State University (PSU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a specialization in sexuality and queer studies. The position starts in September 2014.
The successful candidate will have a solid background in intersectional feminist/queer theories and methodologies from a social sciences perspective. Candidates should demonstrate strong research potential in their field. Teaching responsibilities will include feminist social sciences theory and methods courses as well as intro- and upper-level undergraduate courses in sexuality and queer studies. The candidate will serve as an advisor to Women's Studies majors/minors and Sexuality, Gender, and Queer Studies minors. The Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies department is a founding partner in the forthcoming School of Gender, Race, and Nations within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the successful candidate will contribute to the development of the graduate program of the new school.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 Teach a typical load of 24 credits per year (64-credit courses), including both undergraduate and graduate offerings.
 Participate in departmental and university service, including active engagement on the WGSS Governing Board and its consensus-based governance structure.
 Engage actively with/in the community, in line with PSU's mission.
 Pursue an active research agenda leading to peer-reviewed publications and externally-funded grant proposal submissions.
 Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
 Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
 Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive setting.
 Adhere to all of PSU's policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Required / Minimum Qualifications PhD in WGS or related social science field with specialization in sexuality/queer studies. PhD degree must be in hand by time of appointment.
Compensation
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience with an excellent benefits package including 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools.
To Apply
For consideration, complete applications must be received by 5pm (PST) on Monday, September 16, 2013.
Complete applications must include the following: cover letter; CV; one page reflection on pedagogical philosophy and experience, including a list of courses taught; and 3 letters of recommendation. Semifinalists will be asked to submit a writing sample and extended teaching materials at a later date.
Submit all application materials as pdf attachments to WGSSsearch @pdx.edu. Correspondence will be done primarily through e-mail. For questions about this position, please contact WGSSsearch@pdx.edu.
Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution, and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.
