Women’s & Gender Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a “Department-like Body” (DLB), an interdisciplinary unit that serves as a tenure home. WGS has full and joint-appointment faculty from humanities and social sciences departments. WGS offers a BA and minor, a graduate certificate, a Master’s degree (MA), and two coordinated graduate degree programs, a WGSMA/MLIS (Master’s of Library Science) and a WGS MA/MSW (Masters of Social Work).







WGS seeks a visiting assistant professor for the 2019-2020 academic year with expertise in Queer and Sexuality Studies. Teaching load is three courses per semester, with some advising responsibilities in the graduate program. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses in queer theory and feminist theory.







1. Research or experience to teach queer theory and feminist theory at undergraduate and graduate levels is required.

2. Completion of Ph.D. by start date is required.







1. Demonstrated commitment to Women’s & Gender Studies preferred

2. Expertise in feminist research methods or feminist pedagogy preferred.

3. Teaching experience in feminist theory or queer theory preferred.







This is a continuous recruitment. Please note that the review of applications will begin on January 15, 2019. Applications received after January 14, 2019 may not receive consideration.







In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether the applicant meets any of the qualifications, the applicant will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.







For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.







Contact:

Gwynne Kennedy

Chair WGS

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Elana Levine

Professor

Department of Journalism, Advertising, and Media Studies

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

586 Bolton Hall

Milwaukee, WI 53201

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