Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

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edu or by calling 864-294-3103. Job Title: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Job Family: Furman Faculty Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time Pay Type: Salary Department: Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies Job Summary: Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Furman University invites applications for an Assistant, Associate or Full Professor of WGSS beginning August 1, 2027.

Job Description: Job Description : Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies encourages applications from candidates who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, student mentoring/advising, and research in a liberal arts environment. We seek broadly-trained applicants with expertise in global/transnational feminisms as well as intersectional feminist and queer methods and theories.

We are especially interested in candidates whose research falls outside of the United States with a preference for a focus on the Global South. Preference will be given to candidates who have conducted teaching and/or research in two one or more of the following areas: disability studies, transgender studies, community-engaged activism, Black or Indigenous feminisms, medicine, science or technology.

The teaching responsibility is five courses per academic year. In addition to teaching Introduction to WGS, the candidate will be prepared to teach feminist and queer theory, courses in their area of expertise, and potentially a rotating senior seminar. Candidates may also contribute to teaching across the curriculum through our Pathways and First-year writing programs.

We are interested in applicants who will be highly engaged citizens of the university and make meaningful contributions to a young but rapidly growing program. Successful candidates will bring diverse perspectives and provide a rich and varied educational experience for our students.

Preferred Qualifications

A PhD in WGS in hand by August 1, 2027.

Minimum Qualifications

A graduate certificate in WGS and a PhD in a field closely related to WGS in hand by August 1, 2027. Furman University is a selective private liberal arts and sciences college. Furman professors are exceptional teacher-scholars who mentor undergraduate students within a campus community that values and encourages diverse ideas and perspectives.

Our strategic vision, The Furman Advantage, promises students an individualized four-year pathway facilitated by a team of mentors and infused with a rich and varied set of high impact experiences outside the classroom that include undergraduate research, study away, internships, community-focused learning, and opportunities to engage across differences.

How to Apply: Applicants are required to submit the following documents electronically in a single PDF: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and research interests (no more than 4 pages total), a sample “Introduction to WGS” syllabus, and contact information for three references. Applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference submitted on their behalf.

The teaching and research statement should describe how your teaching experiences and research agenda would contribute to a small liberal arts community. You may also discuss any relevant professional development, publications, service contributions, or other experiences that have refined your skills or demonstrate your efforts in these areas.

Furman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. Domestic partners of employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits. Review of applications will begin October 5, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Questions can be directed to the chair of the search committee, Kathleen Casey, at kathleen.

casey6@furman.edu. About Furman University: Furman University is a private college dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community through excellence in teaching, mentorship, and programming. We believe that cultural understanding, inclusiveness, and freedom of inquiry, thought, and discourse are essential components of a transformative undergraduate education (FUture Focused).

We advance these ideals with a liberal arts and sciences curriculum built on a substantial general education program, featuring traditional and innovative elements, and a robust portfolio of disciplinary and interdisciplinary major and minor areas of study. Additionally, we have established and continue to develop various initiatives, including historic projects, dialogue programs such as On Discourse and the Intergroup Dialogues Program, and four distinctive external-facing institutes.

Furman is located in Greenville, SC, one of the fastest growing cities in the Southeast in the fastest growing state in the nation. Greenville has a thriving downtown, 26-mile trail pathway, excellent schools and restaurants, and a vibrant international community. It is located 60 miles south of Asheville, NC.

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