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Assistant Teaching Professor in the Program in Disability Studies and Women and Gender Studies Program at Georgetown University
 Georgetown University | |
 United States, D.C., Washington | |
 Sep 20, 2025 | |
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Assistant Teaching Professor in the Program in Disability Studies and Women and Gender Studies Program at Georgetown University Georgetown University: Main Campus: College of Arts & Sciences: Disability Studies 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. Established in 1789, Georgetown University is a leading academic and research institution that offers a unique educational experience that prepares the next generation of global citizens to lead and make a difference in the world. Georgetown's Women and Gender Studies Program was founded in 1981 and has graduated thousands of minors and majors. Georgetown's Disability Studies Program was founded in 2017 and has graduated over 250 minors; the major launched this year. We are looking for an outstanding teacher committed to innovative and inclusive pedagogy who fosters a rigorous, yet supportive environment for student learning. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, including core courses such as Introduction to Disability Studies and Intro to Women and Gender Studies, and will provide mentorship and advising to students. We are particularly interested in candidates who utilize humanistic and/or social scientific methods and who can teach, among other things, Feminist Disability Studies; Disability, Law, & Activism; Crip/Queer Studies; Disability & Critical Race Theory. Responsibilities
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: Click on Apply Now to submit the following required materials: 1. Cover Letter 2. CV 3. A teaching portfolio (including at least three sample syllabi that include details about learner assessment, a teaching philosophy statement, peer and/or mentor evaluations of teaching, and a summary of past course evals, which will 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 a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors. Qualifications Application Instructions For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/174365 GU 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. jeid-cde4eb8fabc666459166dda50712c17a | |