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The Department of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies at the University of Minnesota invites applications for a two-year, full-time Term Faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor (9403) for the 2026-2027 and 2027-20028 academic years.
Duties for this position will primarily focus on teaching a 3-2 load of undergraduate courses and holding office hours to assist and advise students. The option of departmental service and involvement in departmental programming, for example participation in undergraduate studies committee, colloquium committee, or graduate admissions, may be available if interested.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Gender and Sexuality studies or in a related social sciences or humanities field.
• Experience teaching a diverse undergraduate student body in a large research university.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commitment to intersectional and transnational feminist pedagogies.
• Expertise and grounded engagement across one or a combination of the following fields: Black, Indigenous, or Chicanx/Latinx Feminisms. 
• Research focused in one the following areas: science and technology studies; critical disability studies; queer and trans studies, including queer/trans of color critique; digital humanities; the environment; water and food security; migration; animal studies; and/or Indigenous studies and settler colonialism. Preference will be given to candidates who have conducted teaching and research in two or more of these areas in novel ways, and use transnational and/or intersectional frameworks.
• Demonstrated dedication to forging innovative and productive connections across methods, fields, disciplines, and time- and place-specific contexts in the social sciences and/or humanities. 

The Department of Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Minnesota promotes feminist scholarship, teaching, and programming that centers on the relationship between knowledge, power, and social justice. While gender and sexuality are fundamental to our field, we recognize that our lives as gendered beings are inextricably formed and informed by race, nation, citizenship, caste, class, disability, religion, and other signifiers of difference that affect our identities and how we relate to each other. GWSS faculty employ decolonizing and feminist pedagogies and are committed to working towards undoing structural inequalities that often shape the institutional relationships between the University and disadvantaged communities. This commitment goes hand in hand with a resolve to recruit and support undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff who are often marginalized, not only in the U.S., but also in the global south.

Our department is recognized as one of the leading programs in the field and our doctoral program is one of the most established Feminist Studies Ph.D. programs in the nation. The department is organized around a dynamic and growing undergraduate major, two undergraduate minors, a highly regarded doctoral program in Feminist Studies, and a graduate minor in Feminist and Critical Sexuality Studies.

Our core faculty includes award-winning scholars with expertise in race, class, gender, and social justice; critical sexuality and cultural studies; transnational, intersectional, and postcolonial feminisms; transgender and queer studies; critical refugee studies, disability studies, and feminist science studies. With over eighty affiliate faculty from a wide range of disciplines, the University of Minnesota boasts extensive expertise across the campus in the critical study of gender and sexuality. Additional information is available through the department website: www.gwss.umn.edu

Pay Range: $65,000-$80,000 per year; depending on education/qualifications/experience 

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff 

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services 
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the
time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures
that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while
maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and
equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates
will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume or CV.

All applications must include the documents listed below.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• CV
• Cover letter (minimum 2 pages)
• Research statement (minimum 2 pages)

Those selected for interview will be asked to submit the following at that time:

• Three letters of recommendation
• Writing sample
• Teaching materials including course evaluations

The priority application deadline is 11:59PM on Sunday, June 7th, 2026, but this position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission.  The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.  To learn more about diversity at the U:  http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.