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Assistant Professor of the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality

Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts, us, 01061

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Smith College The Program for the Study of Women, Gender & Sexuality at Smith College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor with a specialty in Feminist Science and Technology Studies, to begin July 1, 2026. Successful candidates should be prepared to engage actively with diverse students across the liberal arts. Teaching responsibilities for this position will regularly include Introduction to the Study of Women, Gender & Sexuality as well as Introductory, Intermediate, and Seminar-level courses related to the candidate’s fields of specialization. Candidates should demonstrate an intersectional approach to Feminist Science and Technology Studies and must have strong foundations in gender studies, Indigenous studies and/or race and ethnic studies, and their field of specialization in science and technology. Areas of specialization could include but are not limited to: Indigenous science studies; environmental racism; the history of science; intersectional approaches to public health, neuroscience, or data science; interdisciplinary natural science; or other related fields. A Ph.D. in a relevant field is expected by the time of appointment. Candidates from groups underrepresented in STEM fields are encouraged to apply.

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women’s college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. Smith College offers opportunities to foster faculty success at every career stage, such as those listed here. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges. Details about the Program for the Study of Women and Gender may be found at https://www.smith.edu/academics/study-women-gender-sexuality.

As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.

Submit application at https://apply.interfolio.com/172309 with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, equity and inclusion statement, and contact information for three confidential references. Candidates who advance to the Zoom interview stage will be asked for additional materials. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2025.

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60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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