University of Iowa, Departments of History and Gender, Women's & Sexuality Studies

Tenure-track Assistant Professor of U.S. Women's and Gender History

The Departments of History and Gender, Women’s and Sexuality Studies (GWSS) at The University of Iowa invite applications for a historian of U.S. Women. Teaching duties for this joint position will include graduate/undergraduate courses in the successful candidate’s area of expertise, as well as core courses in both departments--such as Intro to GWSS, Feminist Theories, and the U.S. history survey.  The search is open at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor.  Candidates must have their PhD in hand by August 1, 2012. 

Applications must be submitted online at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/(refer to requisition #59791).  Electronic attachments to online applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three letters of recommendation.  We require a hard copy of the entire dissertation or book, if available, or completed dissertation chapters (and other publications, if desired).  Evaluation of written work plays a major role in hiring decisions.  Send directly to the U.S. Women’s and Gender Search Committee, Department of History, 280 Schaeffer Hall, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242-1409.  Direct letters of reference to the same address.  Screening of applications begins October 15, 2011, and will be considered until the appointment is made.

The Departments of History and GWSS and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are strongly committed to gender, sexual, and ethnic diversity, and the strategic plans of the University, College and Department reflect this commitment.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Iowa is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.