Teaching-Focused Assistant Professor, Gender Studies

IMDiversity; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays and generous time off

Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

Disability and employer-paid life insurance

Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution

Job summary

IMDiversity at the University of Minnesota is seeking a full-time Term Assistant Professor in Women's and Gender Studies for the academic years 2026-2028. Candidates will teach undergraduate courses, focusing on feminist scholarship and social justice.

Preferred qualifications include experience with intersectional pedagogies and a commitment to innovative social justice approaches. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Gender and Sexuality Studies or in a related social sciences or humanities field.
• Experience teaching a diverse undergraduate student body in a large research university.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 3-2 load of undergraduate courses and hold office hours to assist and advise students.
• Participate in departmental service and programming if interested.

Skills

Teaching a diverse undergraduate student body

Commitment to intersectional and transnational feminist pedagogies

Research in science and technology studies

Research in critical disability studies

Research in queer and trans studies

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Gender and Sexuality Studies or related field

Job description

IMDiversity at the University of Minnesota is seeking a full-time Term Assistant Professor in Women's and Gender Studies for the academic years 2026-2028. Candidates will teach undergraduate courses, focusing on feminist scholarship and social justice.

Preferred qualifications include experience with intersectional pedagogies and a commitment to innovative social justice approaches. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.