[Job] Assistant Prof in Gender and Women’s Studies, UC Berkeley

My alma mater (known back then as “Women’s Studies“) is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a scholarly focus on gender and sexual violence, with an expected start date of July 1, 2021. Application is due soon — it must be received by October 5, 2020.

From the official announcement:

We are seeking candidates with a scholarly focus on gender and sexual violence, where gender and sexuality are defined expansively. Candidates should have thorough training in the discipline of women, gender, and sexuality studies. We are looking for candidates who are committed to inter- and trans-disciplinarity, and we are open to scholars across disciplines. UC We especially welcome scholars-artists who take a creative approach to knowledge production. We are interested applicants who will advance diversity, equity, and inclusion through their teaching, research, and/or service.

We are also interested in individuals who have had nontraditional career paths, who have taken time off for personal reasons (e.g., caretaking or disability), or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academe (e.g., in the arts, community organizing, or professional service).

Minimum qualifications: PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in PhD (or equivalent international degree) granting program at the time of application.

Preferred qualifications: PhD (or equivalent international degree) at the time of application strongly preferred. Preference will be given to applicants with a record of excellent research and publication and with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching. At least one year post-PhD teaching and/or research experience preferred.

To apply, please go to the following link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF02670

Applications must be received by October 5, 2020. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please direct questions to Lauren Taylor (l.taylor@berkeley.edu).