University of Maryland - College Park, College of Arts and Humanities, Department of Women's Studies
PROFESSOR AND CHAIR
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Maryland, United States |
Position: | Associate Professor, Department Chair, Full Professor |
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
PROFESSOR AND CHAIR
DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN'S STUDIES
The University of Maryland, College Park invites applications for a tenured faculty member committed to interdisciplinary work in women, gender, and sexuality studies to serve as Chair of the Department of Women's Studies. The preferred rank at appointment is Professor. The five-year administrative term begins July 1, 2016 or later, by mutual agreement. While serving as chair, the tenured faculty appointee will hold a 12-month appointment and be expected to teach one course per year in the scholar’s area of expertise.
Candidates must possess a Ph.D., a demonstrated excellence in research, and the capacity to provide leadership in the areas of scholarship, teaching, administration, and institution-building. The selected candidate will be expected to take creative leadership in steering the future direction of the department, including, but not limited to, changes resulting from the 2014 merger with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies (LGBT) Program. We are interested in candidates who will strengthen the department’s core commitments and add to the department’s research profile described at http://wmst.umd.edu/academics/graduate-studies. All disciplinary locations and fields of inquiry are invited and welcomed. We have a strong preference for candidates with an ability to support interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research and teaching, a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, genuine interest in an open and inclusive environment, and familiarity with budgeting and finance in higher education. We also seek candidates who are comfortable engaging with and advocating for the public face of our field.
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. For additional information about the position, the Department of Women's Studies, and the University of Maryland, and for application instructions, please visit http://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/39154 to review the full job posting.
For best consideration, applications should be submitted no later than February 5, 2016. Review will continue until the position is filled.
DIVERSITY
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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HOW TO APPLY: Applications should be submitted online to https://ejobs.umd.edu (position # 104151) and include: • Cover letter (2-3 pages) describing one’s experience as related to this position. Topics may include: scholarly achievements, contributions to relevant fields, and trajectory of work as it relates to current research agenda; instruction and teaching, including experience in student mentoring; and, major contributions to the institutions, professions and communities in which the applicant has served. For best consideration, applications should be submitted by February 5, 2016. Review will continue until the position is filled. For additional information, contact: Carol Mossman, Chair, Search Committee Chair, at cmossman@umd.edu |
Website: | http://wmst.umd.edu/ |
Primary Category: | Women, Gender, and Sexuality |
Secondary Categories: | Humanities Social Sciences |
Posting Date: | 12/22/2015 |
Closing Date | 03/21/2016 |