Spelman CollegeCollege or university · Atlanta, GA · 47 open roles

Assistant Professor - Comparative Women's Studies

Atlanta, GAFacultyPosted Sep 23
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Posted
Sep 23, 2026
Experience
Entry-level
Listing expires
Nov 11, 2026

About this role

The Women’s Research and Resource Center invites applications for a tenure- track position with a focus on women’s health at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2027. Candidates should have teaching experience and a commitment to research in global women’s health and Women’s and Gender Studies. Candidates should be prepared to teach Introduction to Women’s Studies courses and upper-division courses in women’s health, and to assist in strengthening the women’s health concentration as a component of the Comparative Women’s Studies major. Specialized fields may include health status of women of African descent and comparative feminist health studies. Grant-writing experience, evidence of successful research, and the potential for publication are desirable.

Deadline to submit applications, official transcripts and supporting materials is November 16, 2026.

  • To apply for the position, please upload:
  • A letter of interest which identifies the position sought;
  • Curriculum vitae (with contact information);
  • A one-page statement of teaching philosophy;
  • A statement of scholarly, creative, or research interests. Excellence in teaching, research and/or scholarly or creative production, and service are required.
  • Copies of official undergraduate and graduate transcripts are required.
  • (3) Three letters of recommendation should be sent directly from the professional reference.
  • Provide complete reference contact information in the application, and the system will automatically send an email with a link to submit letters of recommendation.

**Please have references submit letters before the stated deadline, or the link will expire.

This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding.

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