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Subject: [QSTUDY-L] Job Ad - Lecturer in WGSS at Georgia State University


TheInstitute for Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) at Georgia StateUniversity invites applications for the anticipated position of Lecturer,pending budgetary approval. The Lecturer will teach courses in the WGSS degreeprogram and play a central role in the development of a practitioner-orientedtrack or concentration in the MA and BA degree programs. The new tracks orconcentrations will emphasize experiential and collaborative learning throughcommunity-based engagement, participatory and community research, and partnershipswith non-profit and community organizations. Opportunities for growth andsupport in this position include providing leadership in undergraduate andgraduate curriculum, university-level teaching fellowships and grants through GeorgiaState’s Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, and successivepromotion to the ranks of Senior Lecturer and Principal Senior Lecturer.



WGSS is a collegial, vibrant,interdisciplinary environment composed of core faculty as well as affiliatefaculty from throughout the College of Arts and Sciences and the university. Ourareas of focus are gender and globalization, sexuality studies, and socialchange. The Institute offers an M.A., graduate certificate, B.A., and undergraduateminor.  Further information is availableat wgss.gsu.edu.



GeorgiaState University isa leading research university located in the heart of downtown Atlanta. Apublic institution with more than 50,000 students from throughout the UnitedStates and 160 other countries, Georgia State has a highly diverse studentpopulation and is among the top publicdegree-granting institutions for African American and students of color in theUS.  Complete information isavailable at www.gsu.edu.



Responsibilities

Thesuccessful candidate can anticipate teaching undergraduate and master’s-levelcourses in WGSS (typically 4 courses per semester) and participating in serviceat the institute, college, and/or university levels. The candidate will beexpected to take a creative role in the future directions of the Institute,including but not limited to, academic advisement and career preparation, strengtheninginterdisciplinary connections on campus, and developing collaborativerelationships with local community-based and non-profit organizations.



Qualifications

EssentialQualifications



·        Ph.D.in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies or closely related field by time ofappointment

·        Excellencein teaching undergraduates at the university level, including introductory WGSSclasses

·        Experiencein or potential to engage diverse student populations in and beyond theclassroom

·        Potentialto contribute to the development of our practitioner-oriented degree tracks



PreferredQualifications



·        Excellencein teaching master’s students at the university level

·        Experiencein one or more of the following: community-based, participatory, or actionresearch; grant-writing; non-profit work and community organizing; policy development

·        Teachingcompetency in using innovative pedagogies that incorporate media and socialmedia, digital platforms, and community engagement

·        Researchbackground in diverse and innovative methodologies



Submit thefollowing materials to WGSSLecturerSearch@gsu.edu:



1) aletter of application addressing the essential and preferred qualifications

2) acurriculum vitae

3) a WGSSsyllabus and evidence of past and/or potential teaching excellence, includingcontributions to diversity and inclusion

4) names,email addresses, and titles of at least three professional references



Review ofapplications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.To ensure consideration, submit all materials by March 16, 2018. Should you berecommended for a position, an offer of employment will be conditional onbackground verification, with an anticipated start date of August 2018.



Questionsabout the position or the Institute should be directed to the chair of thesearch committee at WGSSLecturerSearch@gsu.edu.



GeorgiaState University is an AA/EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basisof race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteranstatus, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class. As acampus with a diverse student body, we encourage applications from women,minorities, and individuals with a history of mentoring underrepresentedminorities.

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