Emerging Scholar in Women’s & Gender Studies

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

Job summary

The University of Alberta invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Women’s and Gender Studies in Edmonton, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. The position emphasizes research in Gender-Based Violence, Feminist Legal Theory, and Global Social Justice Studies, including decolonial and Indigenous approaches.

We seek candidates who can teach undergraduate and graduate students, contribute to interdisciplinary programs, and participate in faculty governance within

Qualifications

• PhD in Women’s and Gender Studies or related discipline; ABD considered if completing by July 1, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teach, advise, and support undergraduate and graduate students in our Gender and Social Justice MA program.
• Develop and maintain an active research portfolio in areas such as Gender-Based Violence, Feminist Legal Theory, or Global Social Justice Studies.
• Contribute to faculty governance and department and interdisciplinary initiatives.

Skills

Emerging research program

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Inclusive teaching

Supervision of students

Curriculum development

Education

PhD in Women’s and Gender Studies

ABD with strong expectation to complete before 2027

Job description

The University of Alberta invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Women’s and Gender Studies in Edmonton, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. The position emphasizes research in Gender-Based Violence, Feminist Legal Theory, and Global Social Justice Studies, including decolonial and Indigenous approaches.

We seek candidates who can teach undergraduate and graduate students, contribute to interdisciplinary programs, and participate in faculty governance within