Part-Time Women & Gender Studies Instructor

University of Maine; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 1,378,000 - 1,929,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Southern Maine's Women and Gender Studies Program invites applications for part-time instructors to teach Spring 2027 and beyond, delivering WGS 101, SOJ 101, and related electives. Instructors are responsible for full course delivery and grading, including developing the course, teaching, assessing student performance, and meeting with students as needed.

The program emphasizes student-focused teaching within an interdisciplinary feminist studies framework and fosters a

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Women and Gender Studies or related field with a concentration in WGS is required.
• Applicants should have a track record of teaching Women and Gender Studies courses.
• This is a part-time, credit-hour funded position; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses such as WGS 101, SOJ 101, and WGS electives.
• Take full responsibility for course delivery and grading.
• Develop the course, teach, assess student performance, and meet with students as needed.
• Utilize provided learning objectives, competencies, and syllabi.

Skills

Student-focused teaching

Course development

Course delivery

Education

Ph.D. in Women and Gender Studies

Ph.D. in related field with WGS concentration

Job description

The University of Southern Maine's Women and Gender Studies Program invites applications for part-time instructors to teach Spring 2027 and beyond, delivering WGS 101, SOJ 101, and related electives. Instructors are responsible for full course delivery and grading, including developing the course, teaching, assessing student performance, and meeting with students as needed.

The program emphasizes student-focused teaching within an interdisciplinary feminist studies framework and fosters a