"Assistant Professor - Feminist Science Studies"

Position Overview

We are seeking a theoretically inventive and methodologically creative tenure-track assistant professor whose scholarship is situated in feminist science studies broadly defined. As an interdisciplinary department, we welcome candidates from a broad range of fields, including science and technology studies, disability studies, critical public health, environmental studies, carceral and surveillance studies, technology and digital media studies, inter alia. Topics of research might include but are not limited to the following: artificial intelligence (AI); AI fluency, especially societal implications and risks of AI from feminist perspectives; algorithmic bias and critical data studies; feminist climate science; environmental justice; climate modeling and feminist refugee studies; feminist critiques of scientific practices, methodologies and epistemologies; technologies of reproduction; surveillance technologies and biometrics; gaming; and the digital divide. Ideal applicants will center transnational, intersectional, and/or decolonial approaches within feminist science studies.

Performance Objectives

• Develop and maintain productive research program
• Teach courses at undergraduate and graduate level
• Demonstrate excellence in student mentorship
• Support department through service on committees, projects, and/or administrative leadership roles

Education and Experience Requirements

Required: PhD prior to appointment on August 15, 2026. ABDs welcome to apply.

Desired: PhD in women's, gender, and/or sexuality studies or in allied fields or disciplines.

Additional Information

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application period closes November 3, 2025. Application materials submitted in Workday must include:

• Attachment 1: Cover Letter: 1-2 page letter, which should include a brief summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity.
• Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae): Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, and publications.
• Attachment 3: Research Statement: Summary of your past research accomplishments, current work/research, and proposal for your future research plan as a faculty member.
• Attachment 4: Teaching Statement: A statement of your approaches, experience and philosophy regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring.
• Attachment 5: A writing sample.

Candidates selected to move forward in the process will be asked to provide three letters of reference.