Assistant Professor of Gender, Women and Sexualities Studies

Salary for Announcement

The salary range for this position is $60,000 – $62,000 at Assistant Professor rank. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, specialty and training.

MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more. For a brief overview of these options, visit our Employee Benefits Summary page.

Posting Details

Posting Number

F00895

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Gender, Women and Sexualities Studies

Position Number

F00600

Employee Category

Faculty-CAT I

Department

Gender Institute for Teaching and Advocacy

EClass Code

Full time faculty - 9 mo with benefits

Position Summary

The Department of Gender, Women, and Sexualities ( GWS ) Studies at Metropolitan State University of Denver invites candidates to apply for a tenure-track appointment as Assistant Professor of Gender, Women and Sexualities Studies. Of special interest are GWS scholars whose research and teaching focus on trans/queer studies, with a secondary focus on decolonial and/or critical race theory frameworks, health, mutual aid, practices of care and/or social justice organizing. The courses to be taught include core courses such as GWS 1030 Introduction to Social Justice and Decoloniality, GWS 1550 Introduction to Transgender Studies, GWS 1200 Multicultural Study of Sexualities and Genders, GWS 2100 Women of Color, GWS 2200 Feminist and Queer Research methods, and upper division courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.

Faculty are on 9-month contracts with the possibility of optional summer teaching. The successful candidate will teach both online and campus classes, advise and mentor undergraduate students, engage in scholarly activities, and provide service responsibilities to the department, college, university, profession, and community. In addition to teaching, research and service, the faculty member will participate in the development of a new minor in “Decolonial and Social Justice Studies,” an “Online Sexuality Studies Minor” and “Feminist/ Queer/ Trans Studies Labs.” The department is housed in the Gender Institute for Teaching and Advocacy ( GITA ), a unique office on the Auraria campus. GITA offers both academics (one major and two minors) and direct support services to students targeted by sexism and other intersecting oppressions.

Metropolitan State University of Denver and the Department of Gender, Women and Sexualities Studies are committed to active and strategic initiatives in our work toward educational equity and promoting a culture of access and inclusion for our students, staff, and faculty. We seek to sustain an inclusive community where all individuals at MSU Denver and in the Department of Gender, Women and Sexualities Studies are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and are provided proper resources and skillsets to be successful. This success is not limited to our liberal arts and sciences focused education, but also to the broader development of our students as engaged citizens and valued contributors to their discipline, the community, and our society.

At MSU Denver, we recognize the value of everyone and every group as part of an inclusive community of belonging. The College of Letters, Arts and Sciences has a vibrant Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement that highlights those values. Differences can include but are not limited to culture, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, language, sex, physical appearance, pregnancy, marital/partner status, age, (dis)ability, neurodiversity, creed, religious or spiritual beliefs, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, class, education, gender identity/expression, veteran status, political affiliation, political philosophy, and more. We recognize that these differences can be visible or invisible.

More than half the approximately 18,000 undergraduate students at our university are first generation students and over 48% are students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution ( HSI ) located on a vibrant tri-institutional campus in the heart of downtown Denver and near to the Rocky Mountains. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today’s college students. The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students. Qualified candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, student advising, professional development/scholarship, and service in an inclusive and diverse environment are encouraged to apply.

Duties/Responsibilities

Assistant Professor responsibilities include:

1. Teaching 18 credit hours per academic year. Teaching involves activities that impart knowledge and critical thinking skills to students. It includes preparing for courses assigned, assessing student progress, conducting curricular review, holding office hours, communicating with students in a timely fashion, and integrating technology as appropriate. Teaching may include classroom, online, online/hybrid instruction.
2. Advising students. This involves staying informed of University and College policies while assisting students in assessing career options, choosing a degree program, successfully completing their senior thesis and degree, and obtaining employment or graduate school placement.
3. Engaging in service to the department, college, profession, and/or community.
4. Pursuing and maintaining an active research agenda, publishing per the departmental guidelines, and presenting at professional conferences.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Gender, Women and Sexualities/Feminist Studies or related interdisciplinary field. ABD candidates are welcome to apply, however, the degree must be conferred before August 1, 2023
• Higher education teaching experience in Gender, Women, and/or Sexualities Studies

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to teach online courses
• Demonstrated advising experience with focus on holistic support for a diverse urban student population including (but not limited to) students of color, LBGTQIA students, students from low-income backgrounds, first-generation students, students with disabilities, undocumented students, non-traditional students, student veterans, and English-language learners
• Demonstrated research involvement in the field of Gender, Women, and Sexualities Studies specific to focus on queer/feminist decolonial studies, critical race studies, and/or transnational feminisms
• Experience leading service-learning projects integrating feminist theory and practice and/or social justice-oriented community networking

Posting date

10/12/2022

Closing date

Closing Instructions

Open Until Filled

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT)

12/15/2022

Special Instructions to Applicants

Complete applications received by Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 11:59 PM MST will receive full consideration, but applications will be accepted after this date until the position is filled. All applications must be submitted through the university’s online system, http://www.msudenverjobs.com .

Applications must include:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of Application
3. References. Prepare a list of three professional references and their contact information.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Talent Team Representative

Tanya Rogowsky

Talent Team Representative E-mail

trogowsk@msudenver.edu

Benefits

MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the following link: Employee Benefits Offerings

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.

MSU Denver is committed to creating and fostering a work environment and culture of belonging; we are proud of the work our employee affinity groups contribute to our culture. For more information on our employee affinity groups please visit this link .