Visiting Professor of Feminist Gender and Sexuality Studies

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.

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.

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Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers.  For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html

Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.  

Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.