Assistant Professor of Women’s and Gender Studies

Wellesley College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Women’s and Gender Studies at the assistant professor level, specialising in Sexuality Studies, Queer Studies, and Trans Studies. The successful candidate will centre their work and teaching around an intersectional approach and be able to deliver introductory courses in the relevant disciplines. They should demonstrate teaching excellence across a broad spectrum suitable for a liberal arts undergraduate setting and are expected to manage a four-course teaching load annually. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, CV, research interests, teaching statement, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation through the online system. The review process begins on September 1, 2026, and the minimum annual salary for this role is $103,000.