Assistant Professor in Women’s and Gender Studies

University of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The University of Alberta invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Women’s and Gender Studies, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. This in-person role is based on North Campus, Edmonton, Canada.

We seek candidates with a record of research in gender-based topics and a commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate students in Gender and Social Justice. Applicants should demonstrate potential to develop a strong research portfolio and contribute to

Qualifications

• PhD in Women's and Gender Studies or related discipline; ABD with expected completion before July 1, 2027 may be considered.
• Emerging or established research program demonstrated via publications, presentations, or community-engaged work.
• Research addressing Gender-Based Violence, Feminist Legal Theory, or Global Social Justice Studies.
• Familiarity with interdisciplinary learning contexts and inclusive classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in Gender-Based Violence, Feminist Legal Theory, or Global Social Justice Studies, applying decolonial, Indigenous, transnational or queer approaches.
• Teach, advise, and support undergraduate and graduate students in our Gender and Social Justice programs.
• Develop a prominent research portfolio and participate in faculty governance.

Skills

Research program

Interdisciplinary

Inclusive classrooms

Education

PhD in Women's and Gender Studies

Job description

Assistant Professor in Women's and Gender Studies

Job Identification 4465

Posting Date 10/07/2026, 09:50 PM

Apply Before 11/17/2026, 05:55 AM

Job Schedule Full Time

Locations Edmonton, AB, Canada (On-site)

Category Type Faculty & Faculty ServicesAcademic

Position Type Faculty (Includes Asst. Professors, Associate Professors)

College/Administrative Portfolio College of Social Sciences + Humanities

Faculty/Department Arts

About the Team

The Faculty of Arts is a diverse and inclusive academic community spanning the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts. Through innovative research, teaching, creative expression, and strong community partnerships, the Faculty of Arts advances knowledge and drives positive societal change. It provides students with the tools to think critically, engage meaningfully, and contribute to a more just and thoughtful world.

Location This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

The Department of Women's and Gender Studies invites applications for a tenure-track posiiton at the rank of Assistant Professor in Women's and Gender Studies with an anticipated starting date of July 1, 2027.

Responsibilities

We welcome candidates with demonstrable experience in research in one or more of the following areas broadly construed: Gender-Based Violence, Feminist Legal Theory, or Global Social Justice Studies. We especially seek candidates who apply decolonial, Indigenous, transnational, and/or queer approaches to these topics. The successful candidate will demonstrate the capability to teach, advise, and support undergraduate students as well as graduate students in our Gender and Social Justice M.A. The candidate will have the potential to develop a prominent research portfolio in their areas of expertise and participate in faculty governance.

Qualifications

• A PhD in Women's and Gender Studies or a related discipline. ABD applicants with a strong expectation of completing the PhD before July 1, 2027, may also be considered.
• Evidence of an emerging or established research program, demonstrated through research publications, conference presentations, community-engaged scholarship, and/or other participatory forms of research.
• Research that employs critical approaches to one or more of the following areas: Gender-Based Violence, Feminist Legal Theory, or Global Social Justice Studies.
• Familiarity with interdisciplinary learning contexts, diverse student communities, and inclusive classrooms.

It is an asset to have:

• Decolonial, Indigenous, transnational and/or queer approaches to research and teaching.
• Ability to teach some of the current courses in our WGS and GSJ course catalog.
• Experience in community-based learning, service learning, experiential learning, and/or decolonial teaching approaches.
• Potential to contribute to interdisciplinary programs and centres, including but not limited to, the Institute for Intersectionality Studies, Black Studies, Media & Technologies Studies/Digital Humanities, and other Departments within the Faculty of Arts.

Inquiries regarding the position can be addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Talia Welsh, Chair of Women's and Gender Studies (using “Assistant Professor Position 2027” as the email's subject) at [e-mail] and copying [e-mail]. Applications by candidates must be received by November 16, 2026 to be considered.

The successful candidate will be offered a tenured or tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, including a comprehensive benefits package.

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