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Professionals in Queer Studies, particularly in academic settings, often engage in a combination of teaching, research, and community outreach. Daily responsibilities may include developing and delivering inclusive curricula, mentoring students, and conducting original research on gender and sexuality topics. Collaboration is common with colleagues across disciplines such as sociology, literature, or history, as well as with campus diversity offices and local LGBTQ+ organizations. This interdisciplinary approach fosters a dynamic work environment and enables meaningful contributions to both scholarship and community engagement.

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To thrive as a Queer Studies Professor, you need a strong background in gender and sexuality studies, cultural theory, and a relevant advanced degree such as a PhD. Familiarity with research databases, academic publishing platforms, and learning management systems is typically required. Critical thinking, cultural sensitivity, and effective communication are essential soft skills for engaging diverse student populations and fostering inclusive discussions. These skills and qualifications are crucial to advance knowledge, promote understanding, and support students in an evolving academic field.

What is Queer Studies?

Queer Studies is an interdisciplinary academic field that explores issues related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals. It examines how sexuality and gender intersect with race, class, culture, history, and politics. The field aims to challenge traditional norms and create a deeper understanding of diverse identities and experiences, while also advocating for social justice and equality. Queer Studies incorporates perspectives from literature, sociology, history, psychology, and other disciplines.

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AspectQueer StudiesGender Studies
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Queer Studies, Gender Studies, or related fieldsBachelor's or Master's in Gender Studies, Queer Studies, or related disciplines
Work EnvironmentAcademic institutions, research centers, advocacy organizationsUniversities, research institutes, nonprofit organizations
Employer & Industry UsageHigher education, social justice, LGBTQ+ advocacyAcademia, policy analysis, social research
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding specialized LGBTQ+ issues, academic careersExploring gender-related research, academic paths

Queer Studies focuses specifically on LGBTQ+ identities, histories, and issues, often emphasizing activism and social justice. Gender Studies covers broader topics related to gender identity, roles, and expression, including Queer Studies as a subset. Both fields share similar credentials and work environments but differ in their primary focus areas and research scope.

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Open Rank Professor in Gender and Sexuality Studies of the Global South in the Women's, Gender, and

Williams College

Williamstown, MA • On-site

$107K - $136K/yr

Full-time

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Open Rank Professor in Gender and Sexuality Studies of the Global South in the Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program at Williams College
The program in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) seeks a professor who does research on gender and sexuality from countries or regions in the Global South. We are seeking candidates with expertise in feminist and/or queer social sciences, including but not limited to: anthropology, sociology, geography, political science, and public health. Interdisciplinary and intersectional research is especially encouraged. Research might engage but is not limited to: gender and sexual nonconformity, disability studies, Black feminisms, Indigenous feminisms, transnational feminisms, and masculinities. Candidates should have a degree in WGSS or a related field and experience teaching courses in WGSS, or courses that would readily fit into a WGSS curriculum. Candidates must have experience in or demonstrated capacity for program leadership, curriculum development, and mentorship of junior colleagues and students. Preference will be given to associate or full professors, but candidates with PhDs in hand by July 2027 will be given full consideration.
The start date for this position is 1 July 2027. The teaching load is 2/2. Each AY the hire will be expected to offer two core courses (e.g. Intro to WGSS or Foundations in Sexuality Studies or a junior/senior seminar) and two electives in their field of expertise. The hire for this position will be expected to chair the program, though not immediately. The salary range for this position is: $107,000-$136,000 a year.
WGSS is an interdisciplinary program designed to encourage students to focus critically on gender and sexuality, a study inherently threaded with other socio-political formations such as race, ethnicity, class, ability, nationality, and religion, among others. Our courses reflect interdisciplinary dynamism and encourage innovative teaching practices with particular interest in engaged and experiential learning. WGSS faculty provide undergraduate advising and mentorships inside and outside the classroom. WGSS has existed in some form at Williams for over 30 years. We have offered a major since 2002, and have graduated over 300 majors and concentrators since the program was established.
Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies or related field(s).
  • Research expertise on gender and sexuality in countries or regions of the Global South.
  • Research expertise in feminist and/or queer social sciences.
  • Evidence of scholarly excellence through publications, grants, and/or research collaboration.
  • Demonstrated experience in or capacity for teaching excellence in WGSS.
  • Demonstrated experience in or capacity for program leadership, curriculum development, and mentorship of junior colleagues.
  • Demonstrated experience in or capacity for undergraduate mentorship.
  • Demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and access on campus and more broadly.

Application Instructions
The application deadline for this position is October 1, 2026. Applications should be submitted through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/188005. Application materials include a CV, a cover letter, a writing sample of a book chapter or article, a teaching statement, and three letters of recommendation. The cover letter should address current research and research trajectory, teaching experience and proposed curriculum, leadership and programmatic experience, and service interests. It should speak to the candidate's commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and access on campus. Cover letters should not exceed four pages. The teaching statement should address the candidate's pedagogical approach, share examples of activities and assignments, address how they foster inclusion and access in the classroom, and generally demonstrate their teaching and student mentorship experiences. The teaching statement should not exceed two pages. Candidates who progress to the Zoom or campus visit stage may be asked for additional materials, such as sample syllabi.
Zoom interviews will take place in early November. Campus visits with finalists will occur in early December 2026. For questions, please contact Mejdulene Shomali (mbs3@williams.edu).
All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check. Further information is available here: http://faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-polic

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