University of Rhode Island

Kingston, RI

Visiting Assistant Professor in Black Feminisms

Deadline: December 11, 2023 (Open Until Filled)

Department(s): Gender & Women’s Studies (GWS)

Type of Appointment: Term

Position Overview:

The Department of Gender and Women’s Studies (GWS) at the University of Rhode Island invites applications for the Eleanor M. Carlson Two-Year Visiting Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2024 with an expertise in Black Feminisms. Successful candidates will have both an active research agenda and a strong record of teaching experience in the field of Black Feminisms. We seek a scholar whose teaching and research are located in the interdisciplinary field of Gender and Women’s Studies who specializes in Black Feminisms in the United States and/or African diaspora and/or Global Black Feminisms with a focus on one or more of the following: Black feminist theory; AfroLatinx/Afrolatine diaspora; or Afrolatine Studies. The Department of Gender and Women’s Studies and the University of Rhode Island have a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourage applicants who can reflect and deepen this commitment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will contribute to the GWS undergraduate program. The Eleanor M. Carlson Visiting Assistant Professor position offers a 2-2 teaching load. We seek a candidate qualified to share the teaching of core courses in the GWS major/minor and elective courses. We also seek a candidate qualified to help the GWS department organize an upcoming two-year Mellon-funded public lecture series entitled “Actioning Change: Queer, Afro, and Latine Futures in the Americas.” The successful candidate will be expected to teach the following courses: GWS 340: Black Feminisms; GWS 150: Introduction to Gender and Women’s Studies; GWS 315: Feminist Theories; GWS 310: Race, Class, and Sexualities, and GWS 350: Special Topics. URI values the principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. URI is also home to a highly active and visible Gender and Sexuality Center that serves our LGBTQ+ students, allies, and the larger community.

Position Requirements:

• Teach core courses and electives in GWS major/minor.

• Contribute to the gender and women’s studies department’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Contribute to the service needs of the department and university with specific focus on upcoming planning of public lecture series.

Visit URI jobs website at https://apptrkr.com/4776940 to view the full details of the position and to apply for faculty job posting (F00398). The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by December 11, 2023. Applications received after December 11, 2023, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs, but are not guaranteed full consideration. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY. The University of Rhode Island is an EEOD employer. Women, persons of color, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other protected groups are encouraged to apply.

HR Application Link (if applicable): https://apptrkr.com/4776940