The Lafayette College Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program invites applications for a one year visiting assistant professor position in the area of intersectional feminist activism (broadly defined) and/or feminist research methods to begin in July 2026. A Ph.D. in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies or an appropriate field is required at the time of appointment.
Candidates should be able to teach the WGSS introductory course, as well as in the areas of feminist activism and/or interdisciplinary feminist research design. Lafayette WGSS is committed to intersectional perspectives and expertise in women of color feminisms is highly desirable. Academic responsibilities include teaching six courses per year. The successful candidate will have training in Women’s and Gender and Sexuality Studies, a commitment to pedagogical excellence, and interest in working in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting.
Candidates should submit a letter of application that includes a detailed description of core teaching and research interests, a C.V, two sample syllabi, and three letters of reference to https://apply.interfolio.com/179401. In your cover letter, please address how your teaching and research might support Lafayette’s commitment to diversity and inclusion as articulated in the College’s diversity statement. Review of applications will begin on January 20, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Inquiries may be sent to Professor Mary Armstrong, Chair of the Search Committee, at armstrom@lafayette.edu.
About Lafayette College:
Located in the Lehigh Valley and within 70 miles of New York City and Philadelphia, Lafayette College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts and engineering institution with significant resources to support faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. Lafayette College is committed to creating a diverse community, one that is inclusive and responsive, and is supportive of its faculty, students, and staff. All members of the College community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. Lafayette welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.
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