"Visiting Professor of Feminist Gender and Sexuality Studies"

Wesleyan University, founded in 1831, is a diverse, energetic liberal arts community where critical thinking and practical idealism go hand in hand.

Wesleyan University’s Department of Feminist, Gender and Sexuality Studies invites applications for a one year full-time visiting professor of Feminist Gender and Sexuality Studies with expertise in Trans Studies and substantive research and teaching interests in intersectional trans studies or trans/queer of color critique, beginning September 1, 2026. The initial appointment is for one year and may be renewable for a second year based on eligibility, performance, and funding. This position is intended for faculty in the early stages of their career. Candidates must have experience teaching or demonstrate the capacity to teach courses in gender and sexuality studies, though their PhD may come from women’s, gender and sexuality studies or a related field. The Visiting Professor will teach introductory gender studies courses for the FGSS major, as well as other courses in their area of specialization, with a teaching load of 3/2, in person on Wesleyan’s campus. With a strong and diverse undergraduate student body, Wesleyan is a highly selective liberal arts college that values both scholarship and teaching very highly.

To apply, visit https://wesleyan.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/careers. A complete application includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, statement of current research, and documentation of teaching experience, including a brief teaching statement, a course syllabus and student evaluations. In the cover letter, applicants should describe how they will embrace the college's commitment to fostering an inclusive community. You will also be asked to provide the email addresses of three referees from whom we will obtain confidential letters of recommendation.

Applications completed by April 1,2026 will receive full consideration. Please contact Meghan Demanchyk at mdemanchyk@wesleyan.edu if you have questions about the application process. Visa sponsorship may not be available.

Work Location: On Campus