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Job OverviewThe Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) is pleased to announce a search for a 2027 – 2028 Postdoctoral Fellow. Scholars who have received their PhD after June 2022 in WGSS or related fields are invited to apply. The fellowship provides emergent interdisciplinary scholars with time to further their work in a nurturing program and opportunities to develop public-facing programming related to their research.
We are open to candidates in any area of feminist studies but are especially interested in scholars whose work addresses health and/or environmental justice; or immigration, citizenship, and surveillance. The Postdoctoral Fellow will collaborate with the Mary Ellen Heintz Professor, Dr. Anima Adjepong, to develop a project that brings together their expertise in one of the above areas. About 10% of the Fellow’s time will be spent on the collaborative project.
We estimate that about half of the Fellow’s time may be spent on projects of their own design. In addition to conducting and publishing independent and collaborative research, the Fellow will be expected to teach two courses per academic year, determined according to candidate’s interests and department needs. Additional responsibilities include serving on the department’s Programming Committee, helping to develop and coordinate public engagement and community outreach events, participating in WGSS collegial life including by attending brown bags, colloquia, and other departmental events, and giving one public presentation on their research.
This is a one-year appointment with an annual salary of $60,000. There is a possibility that the postdoc could be renewed for a second year depending on satisfactory performance and funding availability. The position also includes a $3,000 annual research budget and full health benefits. The Fellow will be provided with an office in the department and is expected to spend the academic year (August – May) in residence at UC.
Essential Functions- Conduct interdisciplinary research in one or more of the above fields
- Disseminate research as appropriate including through conference presentations, publications, and public outreach
- Keep informed of developments in field(s) to maintain and enhance professional expertise
- Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities
- Serve on WGSS Programming Committee
- Participate in WGSS programming and activities
- Teach two courses per year
- Meet regularly with postdoc supervisor
PhD in feminist studies or related field. Degree must be earned within five years of the effective date of the appointment.
Additional Qualifications Considered- Experience and/or demonstrated interest (e.g., manuscript under review, conference presentations, editorials) in publishing in specialty fields.
- One semester of teaching at the collegiate level.
- We will begin reviewing applications on December 7, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
- Qualified and interested applicants must apply online.
- In addition to the online application, please submit: a cover letter that includes a statement of current research and teaching interests and your approach to feminist public engagement and community outreach; a curriculum vitae; a writing sample (e.g., dissertation extract, journal article, manuscript in progress)
- Applicants who have not yet completed their Ph.D. must also include a letter from their Committee Chair discussing progress to completion and specifying the date of the dissertation defense.
- Applicants should also arrange for the submission of two confidential letters of recommendation to be sent to: wgssdepartment@ucmail.uc.edu, and put "Letter of recommendation for [applicant's name]" in the message title.
- Preliminary interviews will be held towards the end of January 2027 via Zoom, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2027.
- Visa eligibility: This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship. Foreign national scholars will be appointed under J-1 visa during the two-year fellowship.
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
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UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.
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