## JOB DETAILS:
**_POSITION:** A full-time, instructional academic staff position is available in the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program with an emphasis in feminist theory and/or feminist studies for the 2019-2020 academic year beginning August 26, 2019. The official title is in the Lecturer title series. This is a one-year appointment withsalary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
**_QUALIFICATIONS:** A master’s degree in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies or a closely related field is required from a regionally accredited institution. However, individuals who are ABD or have completed a PhD in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies are preferred. The following attributes will be considered assets: evidence of successful and effective teaching at the collegiate level; demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusiveness.
**_DUTIES:**Teach the equivalent of 15 credits each semester as assigned. The chosen candidate shall teach a combination of the following courses:
* WGSS 100 – Introduction to Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (fall 2019, spring 2020)
* WGSS 200 – Introduction to Feminist Theories (fall 2019)
* WGSS 206 – Perspectives in LGBTQ Studies (fall 2019)
* WGSS 250 – Feminist Research Methodologies (spring 2020)
* WGSS 406 – Queer Theory (spring 2020)
* WGSS 490 – Feminist Analysis and Practices: Interdisciplinary Themes (fall 2019)
**_THE PROGRAM: **The Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program offers a major, a minor, and two certificate programs. Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies faculty and academic staff come from different departments and disciplines, but share a commitment to feminist approaches to social justice and pedagogies (for more information, visit our website at wec.edu/wgss)
**_UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY:**UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 11,500 students and 1,400 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation.
The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.
**_APPLICATION_** **_PROCEDURE:** **Applications are submitted electronically.** Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Web site: **wec.edu/Employment. **You must create an account and login before you can apply. If you have not yet registered, click on the "Click here to Register" link to begin the registration process. If you are already a registered user, input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Login." Click the link to the **Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program: Lecturer/Visiting Assistant Professor** position (**Job ID # 15476**) and then click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application electronically. Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed. Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format**:**
* Letter of application
* Curriculum vita
* Unofficial graduate school transcript
* Statement of teaching philosophy
* Names and contact information for three references.
Please direct requests for additional information to:
Dr. Rose-Marie Avin, Director, Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Hibbard Hall 371
avinr@uwec.edu
715-836-4513
To ensure consideration, completedapplications must be received by **Friday, April 12, 2019.** However, screening may continue until position is filled. The university reserves the right to contact additional referenceswith notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.
*The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).*
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**_UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability employer dedicated to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion._**
*Job ID:* 15410
*Location:* UW Eau Claire;Eau Claire, WI
*Full/Part Time:* Full-Time
*Regular/Temporary:* Regular