"Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in Women's and Gender Studies"

The Department of Women’s and Gender Studies at Wellesley College invites applications for a one-year full-time position as Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor for 2026-27. We are seeking a feminist scholar whose research and teaching focuses on issues of reproductive politics/justice. The department is committed to an intersectional approach. Must be able to teach “Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies.” The course load is 5 courses. In addition to class meeting times, the applicant will hold regular office hours in person and promptly respond to student inquiries throughout the semester.

Basic Qualifications:

• PhD required at start of appointment. Some prior teaching experience required. Intersectional approach in teaching and research.

Position Information:

• Teaching Load: 5 courses per year
• Term of Appointment: 2026-27, non-renewable
• Target Start Date: July 1, 2026
• Minimum Salary: $75,295

Application Deadline: March 1, 2026

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit applications through our online system at https://www.wellesley.edu/about-us/working-at-wellesley. Application materials should include a cover letter, cv, and sample syllabus (Intro to Women’s and Gender Studies OR a course on the politics of reproduction). Review of applications will begin March 1 until the position is filled.

If circumstances make it impossible to submit any materials electronically, you may email us at working@wellesley.edu for assistance. Questions about the position may be directed to Banu Subramaniam at bs108@wellesley.edu.

This position is in a collective bargaining unit represented by Wellesley Organized Academic Workers – UAW (WOAW-UAW). To learn more please visit: WOAW-UAW website and current Collective Bargaining Agreement.