Faculty Instructor Visiting

Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh -

The Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies (GSWS) program at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a non-tenure-stream Visiting Instructor position to begin in Fall of 2024. We are seeking a dynamic, innovative teacher equipped to teach foundational courses in gender/sexuality studies. The teaching load is 2 courses/per semester, and the contract for this full-time appointment will run from September 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025. We welcome applications from advanced (ABD) graduate students.

Essential qualifications are:

To have completed everything but the dissertation in a Ph.D. program (ABD) by Sept. 1, 2024, or to hold a Ph.D. by that date.

A research program involving critical race/ethnicity studies and gender/sexuality studies.

Ability to teach courses in feminist, gender, queer, or sexuality studies from an interdisciplinary perspective.

Ability to teach foundational courses (Introduction to Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies; or Introduction to Feminist Theory)

Experience in teaching intensive writing courses is desirable.

The GSWS program at the University of Pittsburgh is a vibrant community of interdisciplinary students and scholars with an undergraduate major and minor, an additional undergraduate minor in LGBTQ and Critical Sexuality Studies, a graduate certificate, and an active events calendar. For more information about the program, please visit www.gsws.pitt.edu. Pittsburgh is consistently ranked one of the most livable cities in America, and the University has a commitment to providing world-class research and computing facilities. Our close proximity to other highly active research communities (including Carnegie Mellon University, which is just across the street) also makes Pitt an exciting and engaging place to work.

The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and fostering a culturally diverse environment. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in support of a diverse community are required.

Salary is competitive.

Deadline: March 1. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. To apply, please submit the following:

Cover letter.

Current curriculum vitae.

A description of how your teaching and service demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and diversity.

One or two sample syllabi and one or two sample assignments.

Student evaluations for two courses.

Two confidential letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the candidate's teaching, to be emailed directly to gsws@pitt.edu, with name of applicant in the subject line.

Questions can be directed to Dr. Laura L. Lovett, at lll49@pitt.edu.

The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and fostering a culturally diverse environment. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in support of a diverse community are required.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Campus Pittsburgh

Required Attachments Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Letters of Recommendation, Teaching Statement, Teaching Evaluations (or Teaching Portfolio), Sample Syllabus or syllabii

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

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