Postdoctoral Scholar of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
 The Pennsylvania State University | |
 United States, Pennsylvania, University Park | |
| 201 Old Main (Show on map) | |
 Mar 28, 2025 | |
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Department of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar. The Postdoctoral Scholar will be appointed to work with the investigators currently leading the Mellon Foundation-funded Sawyer Seminar series 'Birthing the nation: Gender, sex, and reproduction in ethnonationalist imaginaries'. Responsibilities include organizing scholarly events related to the series, working on an edited collection or special issue related to the seminar series, teaching support to the investigators where appropriate, and assistance in administering the grant. Applicants should have: (1) A proven track record of high quality research in the critical investigation of race, gender, sex, and sexuality in discourse and society, in an empirical field related to the topic of the seminar series; (2) A high level of interest in and capacity to articulate the principles of the 'Birthing the Nation' project; (3) Evidence of a high level of administrative competence and a track record in seeing projects through to their conclusion. A Ph.D. in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (or a related field) is required by the appointment date. This is a non-tenure-track, term position for one year. Interested candidates must submit an online application and upload the following application materials: a letter of interest, CV or resume, and a list of three references with contact information. For information on the position, please contact Scott Burnett at skb6434@psu.edu. Visit our website at https://sites.psu.edu/birthingthenation/ for more information on the project, and the Penn State WGSS website at https://wgss.la.psu.edu/ for more information on our department. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. Penn State offers competitive benefits to Postdoctoral Scholars. Please visithttps://postdoc.psu.edu/resources/benefits-healthcare/for more detailed information. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Affirmative Action Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines | |