Mellon Teaching Fellow in Transgender Studies

The Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program at Dartmouth College invite applications for a non-tenure-track position as a Mellon Teaching Fellow in Transgender Studies. The successful candidate will complement our existing curriculum by teaching one introductory course in queer studies and one first-year seminar in each of the two years of the appointment, as well as two courses per year in their areas of expertise.

The Mellon Teaching Fellowship at Dartmouth supports early career scholars in the humanities. It is intended to foster innovation and experimentation in the undergraduate curriculum, while providing experience in the core teaching areas of a particular discipline.

Terms: 2-year appointment, 4 courses/year over 3 terms with a 2-course equivalent for curricular projects and professional development (for a total of 6 courses and 100% benefits eligibility). One of the courses each year should involve some innovation in the curriculum (such as a new topic not currently offered). This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits.

Dartmouth is committed to academic excellence and encourages the open exchange of ideas within a culture of mutual respect. Dartmouth welcomes people with different backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives and believes that diversity in all its forms enhances academic excellence. Applicants should address in their cover letter how their research, teaching, service, and/or life experiences prepare them to serve Dartmouth's commitment to academic excellence in an environment that is welcoming to all.

PhD (or ABD with degree conferred by the start date) in any relevant area: women's, gender, and sexuality studies; related interdisciplinary field; humanities discipline; or humanistically-oriented social science. Dartmouth can provide J-1 visa sponsorship for eligible candidates (otherwise applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. prior to employment).

Please submit the following materials through Interfolio.

1. Cover Letter, addressing all relevant aspects of the position description;
2. CV, including contact information for three references (two of which should be able to comment on teaching experiences and/or interests);
3. Teaching statement, describing: past teaching experiences, at least two existing Dartmouth courses of interest, two new courses that would foster innovation and experimentation in the undergraduate curriculum, and (if relevant) past experience with curriculum development or pedagogical projects;
4. Research statement (optional), outlining past accomplishments and future plans.

Review of applications will begin Feb 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Additional materials, including reference letters, will be requested of semi-finalists. For inquiries regarding this position, please contact Professor and Chair of WGSS, Eng-Beng Lim (Eng-Beng.Lim@dartmouth.edu).