Gender, Women, Sexualities Studies
Position Summary
The Department of Gender, Women, and Sexualities (GWS) Studies at Metropolitan State University of Denver invites candidates to apply for a tenure-track appointment as Assistant Professor of Gender, Women, and Sexualities Studies to begin Fall 2024. Of special interest are GWS scholars whose research and teaching focus on trans/queer studies, with a secondary focus on decolonial and/or critical race theory frameworks, health, mutual aid, practices of care and/or social justice organizing. The courses to be taught include core courses such as GWS 1030 Introduction to Social Justice and Decoloniality, GWS 1550 Introduction to Transgender Studies, GWS 1200 Multicultural Study of Sexualities and Genders, GWS 2100 Women of Color, GWS 2200 Feminist and Queer Research methods, and upper division courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Faculty are on 9-month contracts with optional summer teaching. The successful candidate will teach both online and on campus classes, advise and mentor undergraduate students, engage in scholarly activities, and provide service responsibilities to the department, college, university, profession, and community.
The department is housed in the Gender Institute for Teaching and Advocacy (GITA), a unique office on the Auraria campus. GITA offers both academics (one major and two minors), and direct support services to students targeted by sexism and other intersecting oppressions. For more information on GITA, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/gender-institute-teaching-advocacy/.
Metropolitan State University of Denver and the Department of Gender, Women and Sexualities Studies are committed to active and strategic initiatives in our work toward educational equity and promoting a culture of access and inclusion for our students, staff, and faculty. We seek to sustain an inclusive community where all individuals at MSU Denver and in the Department of Gender, Women and Sexualities Studies are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and are provided proper resources and skillsets to be successful. This success is not limited to our liberal arts and sciences focused education, but also to the broader development of our students as engaged global citizens and valued contributors to their discipline, the community, and our society.
At MSU Denver, we recognize the value of everyone and every group as part of an inclusive community of belonging. The College of Letters, Arts and Sciences has a vibrant statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion that highlights those values. Differences can include but are not limited to culture, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, language, sex, physical appearance, pregnancy, marital/partner status, age, (dis)ability, neurodiversity, creed, religious or spiritual beliefs, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, class, education, gender identity/expression, veteran status, political affiliation, political philosophy, and more. We recognize that these differences can be visible or invisible.
MSU Denver enrolls over 17,000 students, where nearly 60% are first generation and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown Denver, we are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), an INSIGHT into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award winner for 10 consecutive years, and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today’s college students. The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students. Qualified candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, student advising, scholarship, and service in an inclusive and diverse environment are encouraged to apply.
Position Responsibilities:
Assistant Professor responsibilities include:
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Salary for Announcement
The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $62,000 at Assistant Professor rank. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, specialty and training.
MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more. For a brief overview of these options, please visit our Benefits section.
Instructions to Apply
Complete applications received by February 18, 2024 at 11:59 PM MST will receive full consideration, however applications will be accepted after this date until the position is filled. Interested applicants must apply online at MSU Denver's career site, https://msudenver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MSUDenver, and search for JR101969.
For an application to be considered complete, the following documents must be included:
Internal applicants must apply through their MSU Denver Workday Home page, searching 'Find Jobs'.
Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.
Open Until Filled
Tanya Rogowsky
trogowsk@msudenver.edu
MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the following link:
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The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.
We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.
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