Saint Louis University, Women's and Gender Studies

3 OPEN faculty positions in the Department of Women's and Gender Studies at Saint Louis University

The application process is now open for 3 NEW positions in the Department of Women's and Gender Studies at Saint Louis University- two three-year post-doctoral fellowships and one full-time open rank position.  All positions begin Aug 15th, 2022.  Below is the direct link to apply with more information about the jobs. Applications must be submitted through the job link below before February 4th, 2022.  If you have any questions, please contact us at WSTD@slu.edu. 

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Women's and Gender Studies Department 

Saint Louis University 

https://www.slu.edu/arts-and-sciences/women-gender-studies/index.php 

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One full-time, open rank position- Apply Here: https://slu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/McGannon-Hall/Professor--Women-s---Gender-Studies_2021-03957 

Job Ad Information/Description: 

The Department of Women’s and Gender Studies at Saint Louis University, an established, small and vibrant department, seeks to fill a full-time, open rank position. We welcome candidates with any area of specialization but will give preference to applicants with a strength in social science research, and we have a special interest in the following areas: women of color and feminism; gender and race disparities in health care; policy (specialization open, but could include gender-based violence, disability, immigration, race, sexuality, etc.); and science and technology (including gender and environment). Interest in developing interdisciplinary courses for our new university-wide undergraduate core is desired. We especially welcome applications from scholars in underrepresented groups, including gender non-conforming people. Applicants who apply at the associate or full professor level should include in their cover letter their interest and willingness to be department chair. 

The Department of Women’s and Gender Studies offers a B.A., an undergraduate minor, a graduate minor, and a graduate certificate for professionals. The normal teaching assignment for tenured and tenure-track faculty is 2/2, with expectations that faculty have an active research program and provide departmental service. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate core courses in WGS, courses in the applicant’s specializations, and courses in the new undergraduate core curriculum. Salary is competitive. 

Successful applicants must have a Ph.D. in Women’s, Gender, and/or Sexuality Studies, or a Ph.D. in a related field along with a graduate credential in WGS/S. We will consider well-qualified applicants who are ABD and can document that they will have their degree in hand by May 2022. To apply, please visit SLU’s Workday portal at https://slu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers. When prompted to upload your Resume/CV on the “My Experience” page, we ask that applicants upload the following materials there: (1) a cover letter which includes plans for future course development and research in WGS/S; (2) a curriculum vitae; and (3) a statement of teaching philosophy. On the Workday page “Application Questions 2 of 2,” you will be required to supply information about three academic references, including names, phone numbers, and email addresses. Additionally, Workday requires all applicants to SLU to complete a statement on the page “Application Questions 1 of 2” about their understanding of Jesuit identity and values. Lastly, SLU Workday applications must be completed in one sitting; you will not be able to revise it once it is submitted. Successful applicants may be required to provide additional materials upon request. The position will remain open until filled; review of applications begins December 1, 2021.   

Two Three-year Post-Doctoral Fellowships- Apply Here: https://slu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/McGannon-Hall/Post-Doctoral-Fellow-in-Women-s-and-Gender-Studies_2021-03783 

Job Ad Information/Description:           

The Department of Women’s and Gender Studies at Saint Louis University invites applications for two three-year post-doctoral fellowships with an emphasis on undergraduate teaching and curriculum development. The positions begin August 15, 2022. We are seeking applicants who are enthusiastic about teaching courses that link the study of women, gender, and sexuality with pressing questions arising in the STEM fields. We have a particular interest in candidates working in the following teaching and research areas: gender, sexuality, race, and health/health care; and science, technology, and environmental studies. Fellows will assist the department in launching interdisciplinary courses through the university’s new undergraduate core. The teaching load is 3/3 and the salary is competitive.   

Preference will be given to candidates who have a Ph.D. in Women’s, Gender, and/or Sexuality Studies, but the committee will consider applications from candidates who have a Ph.D. in related fields along with a WGS/S graduate credential or an established, substantial research agenda in WGS/S. Well-qualified applicants who are ABD and can document that they will have their degree in hand by August 2022 are also eligible for consideration. We especially welcome applications from scholars in underrepresented groups, including minority race and/or gender non-conforming people.  

Saint Louis University is one of ten institutions participating in the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) Post-Doctoral Diversity Consortium, an initiative “dedicated to expanding diversity within the professoriate.” Successful applicants who come to SLU as part of this program will be connected to meaningful professional development opportunities and a national cohort of peers also teaching at institutions of Jesuit higher education.   

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting December 1 until the positions are filled. To apply, please visit SLU’s Workday portal at https://slu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers (applicants should disregard the mention of “Function: Medical Research  

Primary Appointment 12 mo.”). When prompted to upload your Resume/CV on the “My Experience” page, we ask that applicants upload the following materials combined into a single .pdf: (1) a cover letter that describes the candidates' interest in undergraduate education along with areas of potential course development and teaching philosophy; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) sample syllabi; and (4) a list of three references with their contact information. On the Workday page “Application Questions 2 of 2,” you will once again be required to supply the same information about three academic references, including names, phone numbers, and email addresses. Additionally, Workday requires all applicants to SLU to complete a statement on the page “Application Questions 1 of 2” about their understanding of Jesuit identity and values. Lastly, SLU Workday applications must be completed in one sitting; you will not be able to revise it once it is submitted. Successful applicants may be asked to provide additional materials upon request. 

Applicable to all 3 positions:  

Vaccine Protocol: Saint Louis University will require COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, staff, and faculty who are physically present on our St. Louis campuses. As a prospective and/or a new employee at Saint Louis University, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at Saint Louis University. If you are not vaccinated, you will be required to begin the vaccination process at the time of your first day of employment. Exemptions may be granted on the grounds of religious beliefs or medical circumstances.   

Equal opportunity/affirmative action Statement: Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.