Visiting Assistant Professor in Women’s and Gender Studies

Description

The Women’s and Gender Studies Department/Program at Hamilton College invites applications for the Elihu Root Peace Fund Post-doctoral Fellowship. This is a two-year post-doctoral fellowship at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor in Women’s and Gender Studies, beginning July 1, 2026. We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate their experience and interest in teaching or working with broadly diverse student populations while contributing to a vibrant learning community that values academic freedom, creativity, and intellectual curiosity. Your cover letter should address the ways in which you would enhance the educational experience of students and further the College’s educational goals.

The Women's and Gender Studies Department has three faculty members with broad teaching and research interests and a strong commitment to innovative undergraduate pedagogy and accessible scholarship. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach courses on class, U.S. race or ethnicity, and/or disability. Applicants with a PhD in women’s and gender studies are preferred, although candidates with PhDs in other fields will also be considered. The teaching load for this position is three courses a year. The expected 9-month base salary range for this position is $57,500 to $60,000. Candidates should submit a cover letter, c.v., and the names of three references via interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/184953. Questions regarding the search may be directed to Margaret Gentry, Search Committee Chair, at mgentry@hamilton.edu. Our review of applications will begin on May 1, 2026.

Hamilton College is a residential liberal arts college located in central New York. The College has built its reputation on the teaching excellence and leading scholarship of its faculty, and on the academic distinction and intellectual curiosity of its approximately 2000 students who take advantage of Hamilton’s open curriculum (https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/open-curriculum). Accomplished faculty, highly capable and motivated students, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1 provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, intellectual and cultural diversity, and respect for differences in the development of students as human beings. Hamilton’s commitment to diversity is embodied in its need-blind admission policy and meeting the full demonstrated financial need of every accepted student for their entire undergraduate program. Please visit the college website for more information (www.hamilton.edu). 

Hamilton College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes a wide array of experiences, backgrounds and viewpoints as integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to those goals are encouraged to apply and discuss their strengths in these areas. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find other Hamilton and nearby academic job listings at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-upstate-new-york/, as well as additional information at https://www.hamilton.edu/dof/faculty-development/resources-for-prospective-or-new-faculty/opportunities-for-spouses-or-partners (Opportunities for Spouses or Partners). Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Hamilton College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer and encourages diversity in all areas of the campus community.

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