Assistant Professor in Women’s and Gender Studies

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

The Department of Women's and Gender Studies invites applications for a tenure-track posiiton at the rank of Assistant Professor in Women's and Gender Studies with an anticipated starting date of July 1, 2027.

We welcome candidates with demonstrable experience in research in one or more of the following areas broadly construed: Gender-Based Violence, Feminist Legal Studies, or Global Social Justice Studies. We especially seek candidates who apply decolonial, Indigenous, transnational, and/or queer approaches to these topics. The successful candidate will demonstrate the capability to teach, advise, and support undergraduate students as well as graduate students in our Gender and Social Justice M.A. The candidate will have the potential to develop a prominent research portfolio in their areas of expertise and participate in faculty governance.

The successful candidate will have:

• A PhD in Women’s and Gender Studies or a related discipline. ABD applicants with a strong expectation of completing the PhD before July 1, 2027, may also be considered.
• Evidence of an emerging or established research program, demonstrated through research publications, conference presentations, community-engaged scholarship, and/or other participatory forms of research.
• Research that employs critical approaches to one or more of the following areas: Gender-Based Violence, Feminist Legal Studies, or Global Social Justice Studies.
• Familiarity with interdisciplinary learning contexts, diverse student communities, and inclusive classrooms.
  

It is an asset to have:

• Decolonial, Indigenous, transnational and/or queer approaches to research and teaching.
• Ability to teach some of the current courses in our WGS and GSJ course catalog.
• Experience in community-based learning, service learning, experiential learning, and/or decolonial teaching approaches.
• Potential to contribute to interdisciplinary programs and centres, including but not limited to, the Institute for Intersectionality Studies, Black Studies, Media & Technologies Studies/Digital Humanities, and other Departments within the Faculty of Arts.

Application Requirements

To have your application considered, please submit the following:

• Cover letter that includes highlights of the candidate’s profile (2 pages max)
• Curriculum vitae that includes the names of three referees. Letters of reference will only be requested for shortlisted candidates. Referees should be prepared to send their letters by December 4, 2026
• Research statement that outlines the main areas of current and future research (2 pages max)
• Teaching dossier that should include:
  • a teaching philosophy (2 pages max)
  • two course syllabi of past or potential courses
  • any additional evidence of teaching effectiveness, including peer
    assessments, departmental chair assessments, and teaching awards (10 pages maximum).
    

Upon request if shortlisted:

• if available, student evaluations of teaching, preferably from different levels, and a brief (1 page max) explanation of how those teaching evaluations were conducted and interpreted. These would be requested on December 4, 2026.

Inquiries regarding the position can be addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Talia Welsh, Chair of Women’s and Gender Studies (using “Assistant Professor Position 2027” as the email’s subject) at [email protected] and copying [email protected] Applications by candidates must be received by November 16, 2026 to be considered.

The successful candidate will be offered a tenured or tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, including a comprehensive benefits package.

The terms and conditions of this appointment are governed by Schedule A of the collective agreement between the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta and the Association of Academic Staff of the University of Alberta.

The Faculty of Arts is a diverse and inclusive academic community spanning the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts. Through innovative research, teaching, creative expression, and strong community partnerships, the Faculty of Arts advances knowledge and drives positive societal change. It provides students with the tools to think critically, engage meaningfully, and contribute to a more just and thoughtful world.

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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

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The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.