Faculty of Arts
Women's and Gender Studies Program
Per Course Faculty Teaching Opportunity

Under the terms of the 15th Collective Agreement, and in accordance with Article 58.10(a)(ii), the University invites applications from all qualified individuals. First consideration will be given to internal candidates as defined in Article 58.11(b)(i) of the Collective Agreement (Internal applicants are all individuals on the Precedence List as defined in Articles 11.12(a), 11.12 (b) and 11.12(m) and all Full-Time Employees.).

Competition #WGST 03-167-22

Course Title: WGST 3803 - Queer Studies
Contract Term: December 15, 2022 to April 30, 2023 (Winter Term)
Course Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Employee Group: Acadia University Faculty Association

Course Description: This course provides an interdisciplinary examination of the social, cultural, political, and legal dimensions of sexual diversity and sexuality-based discrimination. This course covers topics such as the social construction of sexual identities, homophobia, transphobia, and heterosexism; queer theory and non-binary thinking; LGBTQ+ activism, education and advocacy; queer art and cultural production.

Qualifications: PhD preferred in Women's and Gender Studies, or Interdisciplinary Studies, or other disciplines relevant to Women's and Gender Studies. Both experience in teaching in the field at the undergraduate level and knowledge of the history and evolution of queer studies are required. A teaching assistant position will not meet the criterion.

To apply for this opportunity, click on the "Apply Now" button. Submissions should include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, name and contact information of three referees, a previously offered course outline for a Women's and Gender Studies course with evidence of up-to-date scholarship and evidence of positive teaching performance.

If further information is required, please contact Kelli Mahoney, Human Resources Department at 902-585-1633 or [email protected]

Competition closes July 29, 2022.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, and persons of any minority sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with the principles of employment equity, the primary criterion for appointment to a position is academic and professional excellence. Candidates who identify as a member of one of the afore-mentioned groups, and who wish to have the application considered as such, are invited to submit the online Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package. Canadian and permanent residents will be given priority.