Faculty/Type Title
Assistant Professor - Comparative Women's StudiesArea of Study
Women's Studies/Women's HealthBegins
Fall 2027About the College
Spelman College seeks teacher/scholars dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.Position Description
The Women's Research and Resource Center invites applications for a tenure- track position with a focus on women's health at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2027. Candidates should have teaching experience and a commitment to research in global women's health and Women's and Gender Studies. Candidates should be prepared to teach Introduction to Women's Studies courses and upper-division courses in women's health, and to assist in strengthening the women's health concentration as a component of the Comparative Women's Studies major. Specialized fields may include health status of women of African descent and comparative feminist health studies. Grant-writing experience, evidence of successful research, and the potential for publication are desirable.Deadline to submit applications, official transcripts and supporting materials is November 16, 2026.
To apply for the position, please upload:
- A letter of interest which identifies the position sought;
- Curriculum vitae (with contact information);
- A one-page statement of teaching philosophy;
- A statement of scholarly, creative, or research interests. Excellence in teaching, research and/or scholarly or creative production, and service are required.