Lecturer

Posting Information

Posting Information
Department
Womens and Gender Stds - 312300

Application Deadline
09/22/2026

Position Type
Visiting / Part-time Faculty

Working Title
Lecturer

Appointment Type
Visiting Lecturer

Position Number
20065333

Vacancy ID
F003680

Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week
20

FTE
0.5

Position Location
North Carolina, US

Hiring Range
Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications

Proposed Start Date
01/01/2027

Estimated duration of appointment
5 months

Position Information
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Department of Women s and Gender Studies (WGST) is an academic unit in the College of Arts & Sciences. Our mission is primarily to expand the process of knowledge production by considering what it means to take gender, race, class, and sexuality seriously in our explanations of the world and provide a methodology that is interdisciplinary, multicultural, and feminist. We primarily serve the undergraduate populations by offering a major and a minor in Women s and Gender Studies. We also offer a graduate minor to PhD students working on issues of women and gender in other departments. ( Department of Women s and Gender Studies is also home to the Program in Sexuality Studies.

Position Summary
The Department of Women's and Gender Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks to hire a visiting instructor for three sections of an undergraduate seminar on the topic of Women in Science for the Spring 2027 semester.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
MA in Women's and Gender Studies or other related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
PhD preferred; demonstrate a promise of excellence and innovation in teaching and research, as well as experience working with diverse students; prior experience teaching in a higher education setting.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.

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Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title
Edward Goretzka, Department Manager

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The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.