Application Deadline:

June 1, 2023

Position Details:

This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person.

The Department of Women and Gender Studies (WGST) at Texas Christian University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor who specializes in interdisciplinary feminist, womanist, and/or muxerista approaches to gender and sexuality. The position is open to scholars in all area studies, and we are particularly interested in candidates with research and teaching interests that include (but are not limited to): Feminisms of Color; Native American and Indigenous feminisms, gender, and sexuality; Decolonial Studies; Gender and Environmental Justice; Disability Studies; Transregional Political Economy; Trans Studies; and/or Queer of Color Critique. Responsibilities center on teaching three courses per semester (including introductory-level courses and an upper-division elective related to the professor's research area), and service to WGST. This is a one-year appointment to begin in August 2023, with the possibility of one renewal.

Required qualifications:
• A Ph.D. in Gender and Sexuality Studies or similar interdisciplinary field, or in a traditional discipline with significant demonstrated background and experience related to the study of WGST.
• Ability to teach introductory and upper-division courses in WGST.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to contribute to TCU’s Core Curriculum, either through Writing Emphasis (WEM) designated courses or in Gender Studies-related courses in other departments within the college.

Department Details:

Started as a program in 1994, WGST became a department in 2018 and now includes four full-time faculty positions and a rotating affiliate chair, administrative support, dozens of affiliated faculty from across the university, and strong and growing support from the TCU administration and the AddRan College of Liberal Arts. The Department offers two majors, a minor, an undergraduate emphasis, and a graduate certificate in WGST.
TCU’s interdisciplinary department of Women & Gender Studies puts women, gender, and sexuality at the center of academic investigation. The department promotes inquiry into the intersections of gender with other identity categories; the workings of power in society; and the means of advancing social justice and equality. Through research, teaching and learning, and collaboration, the department fosters feminist and interdisciplinary analysis across social, historical, cultural and global contexts, products and practices.

School/College Description:

Named for TCU’s founders, Addison and Randolph Clark, the AddRan College of Liberal Arts is home to the core academic disciplines of the humanities and social sciences. The College includes approximately 155 full-time faculty members, 13 departments (Comparative Race & Ethnic Studies, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Economics, English, Geography, History, Modern Language Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, Sociology & Anthropology, Spanish and Hispanic Studies, and Women & Gender Studies), and two units of Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (Army and Air Force). AddRan College departments confer 17 Bachelor of Arts and 7 Bachelor of Science degrees, a Bachelor of General Studies, an online master’s degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice, a Master of Liberal Arts degree, and master’s and Ph.D. degrees in History, English, and Rhetoric and Composition.

University & Fort Worth Description:

ABOUT TCU

Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University sits on 302 acres nestled in a primarily residential part of Fort Worth, just minutes away from downtown. The University includes seven schools and colleges, in addition to the John V. Roach Honors College and the Burnett School of Medicine.

Currently, TCU enrolls more than 10,200 undergraduates and 1,700 graduate students. Twenty-eight percent of students self-identify as a member of a minority group, five percent are international students, and forty-five percent are from out-of-state. Our students are supported by more than 2,200 faculty and staff. The University has more than 700 full-time faculty members and is a top 100 National University as classified by US News and World Report and has a Carnegie Classification of R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity.

At TCU, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are an educational imperative directly tied to the University mission, vision, and strategic plan. Fulfilling TCU’s mission to develop ethical leaders and critical thinkers in a global community depends on the University’s ability to attract and retain students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. A diverse and inclusive campus leads to innovation, broadened perspective, and understanding—values that are foundational aspects of higher education. For the fourth consecutive year, TCU has earned the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award, which highlights ongoing commitment to build a comprehensive DEI strategy that aligns with core values and creates a campus culture where everyone is respected and included.

ABOUT FORT WORTH

Like TCU, Fort Worth has the approachable, friendly charm of a smaller town, but offers the amenities, cultural activities, diversity and unique personality of a much larger city. Fort Worth, Texas, is the 13th largest city in the United States with an ever-growing population nearing 1 million. Fort Worth and TCU have grown together in a nearly 150-year relationship. You’ll find that many Horned Frogs remain here after graduation, thanks to the region’s thriving job market. Fort Worth is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States, and the number 1 tourist destination in Texas. In 2018, bizjournals.com ranked Fort Worth the 7th most affordable city to live and work in the United States and U.S. News and World Report named Fort Worth one of the Best Places to Live. Fort Worth, Dallas and Arlington all rank among the top 25 most diverse cities in the country.

Fort Worth is known for its vast array of cultural, educational and entertainment opportunities. The city boasts three world class art museums—the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Bass Performance Hall is one of the premier performance venues in the country. Concerts, film festivals and other events are held regularly at Sundance Square, Panther Island and Near Southside venues.

Required Application Materials & Application Instructions:

To apply, upload a letter of application, CV, a sample of a course syllabus, and names of three references whom we could contact. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt until the position is filled. For full consideration, apply by June 1, 2023.
All questions regarding the application process may be directed to Human Resources at hrtalentacquisition@tcu.edu or 817-257-7790. Questions about the department or position may be directed to Hanan Hammad, Chair of Women and Gender Studies (h.hammad@tcu.edu). Compensation is competitive, including fringe benefits available to full-time employees.

AA/EEO Statement:

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.