Assistant Professor of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies with Specialization in LGBTQ+ Cultural Studies

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

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The Department of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies ( WGSS) at Rutgers University-New Brunswick invites applications for a Non-Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of women's, gender and sexuality studies to begin July 1, 2026. We seek a candidate with strong background in women's, gender, and sexuality studies with a specialization in LGBTQ+ cultural studies. We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate teaching experience in courses on theories of gender and sexuality and whose research has engaged the field of visual culture and feminist writing.

Qualified candidates must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field, along with a strong teaching portfolio commensurate with the rank of the position being applied for. The full-time position comes with a 3-3 teaching load, and duties include teaching, advising, and service contributions within the Department of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies.

Please submit a cover letter that includes research and teaching experience, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references who may be asked to submit letters of recommendation. Documents can be uploaded through the UHR system ( https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings). Candidates may be asked to provide a writing sample at a future stage of the search committee's evaluation of files. Rutgers University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity.

Qualified candidates must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field, along with a developed research agenda and record of publications commensurate with the rank of the position being applied for.