Assistant Professor of Practice, Women's & Gender Studies and Experiential Learning
Non-Tenured Track
The Women's and Gender Studies Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks an Assistant Professor of Practice to provide quality instruction in our core curriculum and major, with a focus on outreach and experiential learning. Professors of Practice (PoPs) are non-tenure track, multiyear renewable lines with 80% of apportionment dedicated to instructional duties and 20% to service and/or research; PoPs are eligible for promotion to Associate and then Full Professor of Practice and for full benefits. The person in this position will be expected to teach five classes per academic year and to provide instructional leadership in experiential learning and community engagement. The successful candidate will serve as lead instructor of the course Activism and Feminist Communities; teach widely in our program; build community connections for and oversee student internships; and sponsor experiential learning opportunities across the WGS curriculum.
The applicant must hold a Ph.D. by August 2023 (area open) with an emphasis in women's and gender studies. They must also have a record of demonstrated excellence in teaching intersectional, gender-related courses and a demonstrated interest in experiential learning. Preferred qualifications include a successful record of facilitating experiential learning and fostering university and community connections.
Review of applications will begin October 10, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. To apply, visit http://employment.unl.edu, requisition F_220163. Click "Apply to this Job," complete the information form, and submit the following materials: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and list of references. Please contact Shari Stenberg (sstenberg2@unl.edu) with any questions.
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