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Assistant Teaching Professor in Disability Studies and Women and Gender Studies
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Overview
Assistant Teaching Professor in Disability Studies and Women and Gender Studies Program
at Georgetown University. The Program in Disability Studies and Women and Gender Studies is seeking a full-time, non-tenure-line Assistant Teaching Professor specializing in Feminist Disability Studies. The position is set to begin in August 2026. Location
Main Campus Open Date
Sep 17, 2025 Deadline
Aug 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Description
The Program in Disability Studies and Women and Gender Studies Program at Georgetown University is seeking a full-time, non-tenure-line Assistant Teaching Professor specializing in Feminist Disability Studies. The position is set to begin in August 2026. Georgetown University is a leading academic and research institution and offers a unique educational experience that prepares students to be global citizens. The Women and Gender Studies Program was founded in 1981 and has graduated thousands of minors and majors; the Disability Studies Program was founded in 2017 and has graduated over 250 minors. The major launched this year. Responsibilities
This is primarily a teaching position with some service responsibilities. The candidate will teach three undergraduate courses per semester, totaling six courses annually. Deliver at least one core course each semester, including Introduction to Disability Studies or Intro to Women and Gender Studies. Develop and teach elective courses based on scholarly expertise. Provide student advising and mentorship, including support of each program\'s capstones. Engage in service to both programs and to the college\'s intellectual community. Qualifications
A Ph.D. in disability studies, feminist studies/WGS, or a closely related field or JD is required prior to appointment start date. Candidates must show strong promise of excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring and demonstrated commitment to accessible pedagogies. Those with substantive teaching experience are especially encouraged to apply. Application Instructions
Cover Letter CV A teaching portfolio (including at least three sample syllabi with details about learner assessment, a teaching philosophy statement, peer and/or mentor evaluations of teaching, and a summary of past course evaluations, to be assessed in the context of data on bias in evaluations). Letters of recommendation and detailed course evaluation data will only be requested from shortlisted candidates. Applications are due by
Monday, October 27, 2025 . For questions related to this position, please contact the search committee co-chairs, Prof. Nadia E. Brown (nb865@georgetown.edu) and Prof. Joel Michael Reynolds (jr1899@georgetown.edu). The projected base salary range is
$59,750.46-$66,389.40 . Compensation is determined by several factors including the candidate\'s qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University\'s needs. For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/174365 Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Posted by the job advertising service. All rights reserved.
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Assistant Teaching Professor in Disability Studies and Women and Gender Studies Program
at Georgetown University. The Program in Disability Studies and Women and Gender Studies is seeking a full-time, non-tenure-line Assistant Teaching Professor specializing in Feminist Disability Studies. The position is set to begin in August 2026. Location
Main Campus Open Date
Sep 17, 2025 Deadline
Aug 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Description
The Program in Disability Studies and Women and Gender Studies Program at Georgetown University is seeking a full-time, non-tenure-line Assistant Teaching Professor specializing in Feminist Disability Studies. The position is set to begin in August 2026. Georgetown University is a leading academic and research institution and offers a unique educational experience that prepares students to be global citizens. The Women and Gender Studies Program was founded in 1981 and has graduated thousands of minors and majors; the Disability Studies Program was founded in 2017 and has graduated over 250 minors. The major launched this year. Responsibilities
This is primarily a teaching position with some service responsibilities. The candidate will teach three undergraduate courses per semester, totaling six courses annually. Deliver at least one core course each semester, including Introduction to Disability Studies or Intro to Women and Gender Studies. Develop and teach elective courses based on scholarly expertise. Provide student advising and mentorship, including support of each program\'s capstones. Engage in service to both programs and to the college\'s intellectual community. Qualifications
A Ph.D. in disability studies, feminist studies/WGS, or a closely related field or JD is required prior to appointment start date. Candidates must show strong promise of excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring and demonstrated commitment to accessible pedagogies. Those with substantive teaching experience are especially encouraged to apply. Application Instructions
Cover Letter CV A teaching portfolio (including at least three sample syllabi with details about learner assessment, a teaching philosophy statement, peer and/or mentor evaluations of teaching, and a summary of past course evaluations, to be assessed in the context of data on bias in evaluations). Letters of recommendation and detailed course evaluation data will only be requested from shortlisted candidates. Applications are due by
Monday, October 27, 2025 . For questions related to this position, please contact the search committee co-chairs, Prof. Nadia E. Brown (nb865@georgetown.edu) and Prof. Joel Michael Reynolds (jr1899@georgetown.edu). The projected base salary range is
$59,750.46-$66,389.40 . Compensation is determined by several factors including the candidate\'s qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University\'s needs. For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/174365 Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Posted by the job advertising service. All rights reserved.
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