Assistant Professor

Lesbian and Gay Studies History

Women's and Gender Studies Program

Macalester College

The WomenÕs and Gender Studies Program at Macalester College seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor in a tenure-track position, in the field of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies. First preference will be given to candidates doing interdisciplinary work in the social sciences. Consideration will also be given to those substantially employing social-science perspectives in allied fields. Successful LGBT studies candidates will be recognized scholars who have teaching and research expertise in studies of sexuality as these are contextualized in diverse ethnic American contexts. In addition to this U.S.-based cross-cultural expertise, an ability to create comparative studies (U.S. with other national feminisms and sexualities) is desirable. The candidate should be able to teach introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses in WomenÕs and Gender Studies with a basis in the history of feminist theories.

Applicants must have completed the Ph.D. at the time of appointment.

Applications should be received by November 1, 2001. Macalester College is a highly selective, private liberal arts college in the vibrant Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Macalester enrolls 1800 students from all 50 states and over 85 foreign countries and has a long-standing commitment to maintaining a multi-national, multi-ethnic community. Macalester is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to having a diverse work force. The college prides itself on sustaining a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and providing support for faculty scholarship. Successful candidates will be expected to pursue rich research programs as well as to provide support, as appropriate, to the CollegeÕs emphases on multiculturalism, internationalism, and service, all in a context of excellence in undergraduate education.

For further information about this position, please contact:

Chair of the WomenÕs and Gender Studies Program,
Macalester College,
1600 Grand Avenue,
St. Paul, MN 55105.

Visit our website at www.macalester.edu.

Sonita Sarker
Macalester College
1600 Grand Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105.
Ph: 651-696-6316
Fax: 651-696-6350
E-mail: sarker@macalester.edu