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The faculty of the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for two 9-month, full-time, tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 16, 2026.

The successful candidate will produce high-quality, highly visible research and teach at a high level of performance, in addition to maintaining an active service portfolio. The standard teaching load is two courses per semester, including Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies and courses in the faculty member’s area of expertise.

The University of South Carolina strives to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

The Department of Women’s and Gender Studies offers an undergraduate major, an undergraduate minor, and a graduate certificate. A department full of award-winning scholars and teachers trained in a range of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, we seek colleagues who can contribute to our growing programs. For more information about the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies, please visit our website at https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/womens_and_gender_studies/

Required Education and Experience

The position requires a PhD in women’s and gender studies or a related field and research/teaching expertise in one or more of the following areas: global social movements; Latina/o, Asian American, and/or Indigenous activism in the USA; or girlhood studies.
ABD candidates may apply but must have the PhD in hand before the start date of the position.

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