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Assistant Professor in Women’s and Gender Studies

Edmonton, Alberta, CA

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Job Description

This tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Women's and Gender Studies requires a PhD and an established research program focusing on gender-based violence, feminist legal studies, or global social justice, employing critical approaches. The role involves teaching in interdisciplinary contexts and familiarity with diverse student communities. Decolonial, Indigenous, transnational, or queer approaches to research and teaching are considered an asset.

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Requirements

  • To have your application considered, please submit the following:
  • Cover letter that includes highlights of the candidate’s profile (2 pages max)
  • Curriculum vitae that includes the names of three referees. Letters of reference will only be requested for shortlisted candidates. Referees should be prepared to send their letters by December 4, 2026
  • Research statement that outlines the main areas of current and future research (2 pages max)
  • Teaching dossier that should include: a teaching philosophy (2 pages max) two course syllabi of past or potential courses any additional evidence of teaching effectiveness, including peer assessments, departmental chair assessments, and teaching awards (10 pages maximum).
  • a teaching philosophy (2 pages max)
  • two course syllabi of past or potential courses
  • any additional evidence of teaching effectiveness, including peer assessments, departmental chair assessments, and teaching awards (10 pages maximum).

About This Position

Where is this position based?

The position is based at University of Alberta, in Edmonton, Alberta, CA. Check the job description above for flexible or hybrid arrangements.

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