Adjunct Faculty for Womens Studies Program

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Adjunct Faculty for Women's Studies Program

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Faculty

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Department:

Human Services-Rehab Studies

Locations:

Worcester, MA

Posted:

Jun 23, 2022

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Part-time

Position ID:

149416

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About Assumption University:

Assumption University is a comprehensive, Catholic liberal arts institution sponsored by the Augustinians of the Assumption. We awaken in students a sense of wonder, discovery, and purpose, forming graduates known for their intellectual seriousness, thoughtful citizenship, and devotion to the common good. Our curricular and co-curricular programs provide students with an education that shapes their souls, forms them intellectually, and prepares them for meaningful careers. We are a diverse community that welcomes different points of view and embraces all who share our mission. Enlivened by the Catholic affirmation of the harmony of faith and reason and by the pursuit of the truth in the company of friends, an Assumption education transforms the minds and hearts of students. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Assumption favors diversity, ecumenically welcomes all who share its goals, and strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented racial minorities to apply.

Assumption University is a private, Catholic university which offers its 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students a Catholic liberal education. The University is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, New England's second largest city that combines the warmth of a small town with the convenience of a thriving city.

Job Description:

The Women's Studies Program at Assumption University seeks to hire a part-time adjunct instructor to teach two sections of WMS-285, Introduction to Women's Studies: Images of Women in America, for the Fall 2022 semester. The classes are scheduled to be taught in person at Assumption University in Worcester, MA. The section of the class will meet on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:30-1:20 and 1:30-2:20. When fully enrolled, the sections may have up to 22 students per section. There are no prerequisites for this course, which is cross-listed in English, Comparative Literature, History, Psychology, and Sociology.

Requirements:

Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University as well as show respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption University. Candidates with a PhD in Women's Studies or a related field, including any of the cross-listed disciplines, are especially encouraged to apply, but ABD graduate students with prior teaching experience will also be considered.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vita, and the names and contact information for two references who can attest to the applicant's teaching experience and qualifications. Materials must be submitted online as MS Word documents or PDF files at the following website: www.assumption.edu/hr. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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Assumption College
Website : http://www.assumption.edu