DepartmentGender, Women, Sexualities Studies

　　Position Summary

　　The Department of Gender, Women, and Sexualities (GWS) Studies atMetropolitan State University of Denver invites candidates to apply for atenure-track appointment as Assistant Professor of Gender, Women, andSexualities Studies to begin Fall 2024. Of special interest are GWS scholarswhose research and teaching focus on trans/queer studies, with a secondaryfocus on decolonial and/or critical race theory frameworks, health,mutual aid, practices of care and/or social justice organizing. Thecourses to be taught include core courses such as GWS 1030 Introduction toSocial Justice and Decoloniality, GWS 1550 Introduction to TransgenderStudies, GWS 1200 Multicultural Study of Sexualities and Genders, GWS 2100Women of Color, GWS 2200 Feminist and Queer Research methods, and upperdivision courses in the candidate's area of expertise. Faculty are on9-month contracts with optional summer teaching. The successful candidate willteach both online and on campus classes, advise and mentor undergraduatestudents, engage in scholarly activities, and provide serviceresponsibilities to the department, college, university, profession,and commun

　　The department is housed in the Gender Institute for Teaching and Advocacy(GITA), a unique office on the Auraria campus. GITA offers bothacademics (one major and two minors), and direct support services tostudents targeted by sexism and other intersecting oppressions. For moreinformation on GITA, please visit: .

　　Metropolitan State University of Denver and the Department of Gender, Womenand Sexualities Studies are committed to active and strategic initiatives inour work toward educational equity and promoting a culture of access andinclusion for our students, staff, and faculty. We seek to sustain aninclusive community where all individuals at MSU Denver and in the Departmentof Gender, Women and Sexualities Studies are respected, feel a sense ofbelonging, and are provided proper resources and skillsets to be successful.This success is not limited to our liberal arts and sciences focusededucation, but also to the broader development of our students as engagedglobal citizens and valued contributors to their discipline, thecommunity, and

　　At MSU Denver, we recognize the value of everyone and every group as part ofan inclusive community of belonging. The College of Letters, Arts andSciences has a vibrant statement on that highlights those values. Differencescan include but are not limited to culture, race, ethnicity, color,national origin, language, sex, physical appearance, pregnancy,marital/partner status, age, (dis)ability, neurodiversity,creed, religious or spiritual beliefs, sexual orientation, socioeconomicstatus, class, education, gender identity/expression, veteranstatus, political affiliation, political philosophy, and more. Werecognize tha

　　MSU Denver enrolls over 17,000 students, where nearly 60% are firstgeneration and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown Denver,we are a designated (HSI), an INSIGHT into Diversity Higher EducationExcellence in Diversity () Award winner for 10 consecutive years, andthe only certified institution in Colorado. As the third largest institutionof higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open accessmission, MSU Denver is a model university for today's college students.The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in thestate, as well as the most first-generation students and Deferred Action forChildhood Arrivals students.Qualified candidates who have experience workingwith students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment toexcellence in teaching, student advising, scholarship, and service in aninclusive and diverse environment are encouraged to apply.

　　Position Responsibilities:

　　Assistant Professor responsibilities in lude:Teaching 24 credit hours per academic year. Teaching involves activities thatimpart knowledge and critical thinking skills to students. It includespreparing for courses assigned, assessing student progress, conductingcurricular review, holding office hours, communicating with students in atimely fashion, and integrating technology as appropriate. Teaching mayinclude classroom, online, online/hybrid instruction.Advising students. This involves staying informed of University and Collegepolicies while assisting students in assessing career options, choosing adegree program, successfully completing their senior thesis and degree,and obtaining employment or graduate school placement.Engaging in service to the department, college, profession, and/or community.Pursuing and maintaining an active research agenda, publishing per thedepartmental guidelines, and presenting at professional conferences.

　　Required QualificationsPh.D. in Gender, Women and Sexualities/Feminist Studies or relatedinterdisciplinary field. ABD candidates are welcome to apply, however, thedegree must be conferred prior to the start of the fall 2024 semester.Higher education teaching experience in Gender, Women, and/orSexualities Studies

　　Preferred QualificationsAbility to teach online coursesDemonstrated advising experience with focus on holistic support for a diverseurban student population including (but not limited to) students ofcolor, LBGTQIA students, students from low-income backgrounds,first-generation students, students... For full info follow application link.

　　Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campuscommunity that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms.Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students andover 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution