Assistant Professor of Gender & Sexuality Studies

The Department of Gender and Sexuality Studies (GSS) at Davidson College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor starting July 1, 2026. This position is open to candidates from all disciplinary backgrounds and areas of expertise within the fields of GSS, but preference will be given to candidates who add to, rather than replicate, existing strengths in teaching and research among Core GSS faculty. The successful candidate will teach core GSS courses - Introduction to Gender and Sexuality Studies, Queer and Feminist Theories, and the Senior Capstone Seminar - as well as electives related to the candidate's research and teaching fields. Upper-level elective GSS courses will be cross-posted in the appropriate departments across the curriculum, and our new faculty member may seek association with another department. Tenure-track faculty at Davidson teach four courses in their first year before moving to the regular faculty load of five courses per year.

Candidates should demonstrate strong interest in and the capacity for excellence in teaching, research, and mentorship in a liberal arts context. Ph.D. expected by July 2026. Applicants should submit a (1) cover letter (describing teaching and research experience and plans for the future, as well as approach to inclusive pedagogy) and (2) curriculum vitae. Davidson College is committed to access and opportunity for students from all backgrounds and perspectives. Please include in your cover letter examples of how you have and will incorporate inclusive teaching and mentoring practices in your academic endeavors. Application materials are due no later than October 1, 2025, and can be submitted online at https://employment.davidson.edu Letters of recommendation, writing samples, and sample syllabi will be requested from short-listed candidates at a later date. Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Gayle Kaufman at gakaufman@davidson.edu.

Davidson College is a highly selective, residential, four-year liberal arts college, located 20 miles from Charlotte, NC that is consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the country. Davidson places emphasis on excellence in teaching, features outstanding facilities, and provides institutional funding for research, travel, and sabbatical leaves. Davidson faculty and students benefit from small class sizes at all levels. A collegial, respectful atmosphere honors academic achievement and integrity, upholds educational excellence, encourages student-faculty collaborative research, and prioritizes inclusive pedagogy.