Assistant Professor of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Gender, Migration and

Human Trafficking
The University of Kansas Department of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) is seeking
exceptional candidates to apply for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in
Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. We are interested in candidates whose work focuses on
gender, migration, or human trafficking with an African emphasis. This position is part of an
emerging cluster of interdisciplinary positions on the topic of migration, immigration, diaspora and
human trafficking and may include participation in interdisciplinary initiatives or in research
projects with scholars in other disciplines. The position is expected to begin as early as August 18,
2015. In addition to this collaborative work, the faculty member will be expected to research, write,
and publish in the candidates substantive field; develop and teach courses in migration and human
trafficking and African studies; serve on graduate student committees, direct theses and
dissertations and perform advising responsibilities; and serve on departmental, College, and
University committees. Faculty will be affiliated with the Kansas African Studies Center and are
expected to participate in KASC activities.
The University of Kansas is particularly interested in hiring faculty members who can contribute to
the climate of diversity in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, including a diversity of
scholarly approaches, and four key campus-wide strategic initiatives: (1) Sustaining the Planet,
Powering the World; (2) Promoting Well-Being, Finding Cures; (3) Building Communities,
Expanding Opportunities; and (4) Harnessing Information, Multiplying Knowledge. For more
information see http://www.provost.ku.edu/strategic-plan/initiatives.
We especially encourage woman and minorities to apply.
KU is a Research 1 (RU/VH) institution, the flagship of the Kansas system, and a member of the
AAU. It is located in Lawrence, a thriving and progressive community a short drive from Kansas
City. The Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies has a 40+ year history, an
interdisciplinary faculty (8 core faculty members and a large courtesy and affiliated faculty), and
graduate and undergraduate programs (a new Ph.D. program, a graduate certificate program, an
undergraduate major in Womens Studies, and Human Sexuality, and undergraduate minors in
Womens Studies and in Human Sexuality). The Kansas African Studies Center coordinates the
African Studies program and works with over 90 affiliated faculty members and 35 core Africanist
faculty.

Qualifications:
1. A Ph.D. or ABD in the humanities or a social science discipline, with a substantive focus on
gender, from an accredited school is expected by the start date of the appointment (08-18-
2015).
2. Demonstrated ability to work in interdisciplinary and collaborative environments.
3. A proven record or demonstration for high potential in research, publications, and grants.
4. Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at undergraduate and graduate levels, as evidenced
by application materials.
5. Demonstrated ability to teach gender studies and Africa-related courses, as evidenced by
application materials, educational background, and teaching philosophy statement.
6. Demonstrated research qualification in gender, migration, immigration, and/or human
trafficking in Africa as evidenced by course work, grant activity, and/or scholarly
publications.


For a complete announcement and to apply online, go to
https://employment.ku.edu/academic/1657BR or https://employment.ku.edu and click Search
Faculty Jobs; search by key word [MIGRATION]. A complete online application includes the
following materials: cover letter, curriculum vitae, one research sample such as an article or
dissertation chapter, proof of teaching experience (e.g. course evaluations and syllabi), and the
names, e-mail addresses, and contact information for three references. Only complete applications
will be considered.

Initial review of applications will begin October 1, 2014 and will continue as long as needed to
identify a qualified pool. KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin,
disability, genetic information or protected Veteran status.