Professor of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

The Department of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies ( WGSS) at Rutgers University-New Brunswick invites applications for an open-rank, tenured or tenure-track professor of women's, gender, and sexuality studies, to begin September 1, 2027. We seek a candidate with a strong background in women's, gender and sexuality studies, with field specialization in Global Black Feminisms. We welcome interdisciplinary candidates from a range of humanistic and humanist social science backgrounds whose interests include but are not limited to Global South and transnational feminist diasporas, transnational feminist visual and sonic cultures and cultural production, feminist digital cultures and technologies, social movements and activism, critical sexualities, gender-based violence, disability studies, ecofeminism, and feminisms and religion. We are interested in scholars who can teach courses such as Black Feminist Theory, Comparative Feminism, Gender and Popular Culture, Gender, Race, and Visual Media, and our range of graduate proseminars.

Located in New Jersey, Rutgers University is a premiere, Research 1, public land grant institution that reflects the broad spectrum of backgrounds in the state. The School of Arts and Sciences, the largest and most comprehensive school at Rutgers University, is especially interested in candidates who can advance the goals and values expressed in the SAS Strategic Plan. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our mission of excellence.

Qualified candidates must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field, along with a developed research agenda and record of publications commensurate with the rank of the position being applied for. The full-time position comes with a 2-2 teaching load, and duties include teaching, advising, and service contributions within the Department of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. For full consideration all materials must be received by December 1, 2026. Please submit a cover letter that includes research and teaching experience, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references who may be asked to submit letters of recommendation. Documents can be uploaded through the UHR system. Candidates may be asked to provide a writing sample at a future stage of the search committee's evaluation of files.

Qualified candidates must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field, along with a developed research agenda and record of publications commensurate with the rank of the position being applied for.

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