Assistant Professor (EXPIRED)
Center for Study of Women, Gender & Sexuality/Philosophy, Northern Illinois University
Job category | Junior faculty / Tenure-track or similar |
AOS | Critical Race Theory |
AOS categories |
Philosophy of Race |
AOC | (a) intersectional feminist, queer, and/or trans* theories; (b) women, gender, and/or sexuality in social and political movements; or (c) feminist, queer, and/or trans* research methods |
AOC categories |
Feminist Philosophy Philosophy of Gender Social and Political Philosophy |
Workload | Full time |
Vacancies | 1 |
Organization's reference number | FAC0082P |
Location | DeKalb, Illinois, United States |
Start date | Fall 2019 |
Job description |
Function of the Job The interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality at Northern Illinois University is looking for a dynamic scholar to fill the position of Assistant Professor to begin in the fall of 2019, with expertise in Critical Race Theory. The successful candidate will be a joint appointment tenure-track faculty member in the Center for the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality, with a tenure home in an appropriate academic department (open). The candidate will be expected to teach courses to both undergraduate and graduate students in both units, as well as engage in an active research agenda and perform professional service in keeping with rank and position. Applications are invited from those whose research and teaching interests focus on Critical Race Theory in the context of any of the following: A) intersectional feminist, queer, and/or trans* theories, B) women, gender, and/or sexuality in social and political movements, or C) feminist, queer, and/or trans* research methods. The typical teaching load is two courses per year in the Center, and two courses per year in the tenuring department. Required Qualifications JD or PhD in the Humanities or Social Sciences with expertise in both critical race theory and feminist, queer and/or trans studies. ABD will be considered, with completion of PhD required before Fall 2019. Successful candidate will also be willing/able to teach academic skills to first-generation students. Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff and students, including those of varying identities, economic and cultural backgrounds. Preferred Qualifications Preference will be given to applicants who have prior teaching experience and a productive high quality agenda in research or artistry. Successful grant writing experience is preferred. Required Applicant Documents
Please submit application and documents through NIU online employment system at http://employment.niu.edu/postings/37915. Review of completed applications will begin on 12/1/2018; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Further questions can be directed to Dr. Amanda Littauer, [email protected] EEO Statement and Visa Policy In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document from upon hire. |
How to apply | |
Application type | Online |
Web address to apply | http://employment.niu.edu/postings/37915 |
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Deadline for full consideration: |
December 1, 2018, 6:59pm CST
(applications under review) |
Hard deadline | No deadline specified (applications considered on an ongoing basis) |
Contact | |
Web address for more information | http://employment.niu.edu/postings/37915 |
Contact name | Dr. Amanda Littauer |
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Time created | November 2, 2018, 5:55am UTC |
Scheduled expiry date | May 20, 2019, 1:07pm CST |
Expired on | May 20, 2019, 1:46pm CST |
Last updated | July 20, 2019, 3:00pm UTC |
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