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Adjunct Instructor (Gender and Politics in the US) - Part Time Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies & Political Science Description Position Details: Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a part-time position of Adjunct Instructor with dual appointment to the Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies Program and the Department of Political Science to begin August 15, 2024. Employment Type: Part-Time (1 or 2 courses), Not Benefits-Eligible, Exempt (Salaried) Institution Information: Gustavus Adolphus College is one of the nation's leading private liberal arts colleges serving 2,000 students, where faculty help equip students to lead purposeful lives and to act on the great challenges of our time. The College aspires to be a community of persons from diverse backgrounds who respect and affirm the dignity of all people. Gustavus is located on a scenic 340-acre hill in St. Peter, Minnesota, and within a short drive to the Minneapolis/Saint Paul and Mankato metro areas. Learn more at https://gustavus.edu/provost/newfaculty/. Department Information: The Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies interdisciplinary program examines gender and sexuality as cultural and social categories that organize and shape human experience. We are a vibrant and growing program, typically graduating 4-10 majors a year, with students, faculty, and course offerings that span the campus. The Department of Political Science helps students develop an understanding of political processes and institutions and to acquaint them with the issues and problems that politics tries to manage. The Department also teaches students skills of analysis, research, and evaluation so that they can become more informed citizens. Prerequisites What s required: MA in Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies or Political Science (or a related field) Evidence of commitment to undergraduate teaching What s preferred: Evidence of effectiveness in teaching Demonstrated commitment to supporting students from diverse backgrounds and identities Prior experience teaching courses in Gender, Women, and Sexuality studies and/or in Political Science with a focus on gender and sexuality Things you will do: Teach 1 or 2 course sections during the 2024 Fall semester. Primary teaching responsibilities will include 1-2 sections of GWS/POL 285: Sex, Power, and Politics Help cultivate a welcoming community where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We strive to foster an environment where people can be themselves, build community, learn, and grow. Things you can choose to do: Improve your teaching by joining a teaching circle, participating in workshops, applying for an internal teaching development grant, and engaging in conversations about teaching with colleagues across campus. Develop professional skills by participating in faculty meetings and committees, attending faculty development days, and taking advantage of the College s membership to the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD). How to apply: Visit https://gustavus.edu/jobs/ and complete the online application. The documents that must be uploaded include the following: Letter of application that addresses the required and preferred position qualifications Curriculum vitae A brief (one page) statement of teaching philosophy Transcripts (scanned copies acceptable) The names and contact information for three professional references (at least one must be able to address teaching experience and teaching effectiveness; please indicate the teaching reference in your letter of application). Please do not ask references to submit letters of recommendation; the committee will conduct reference checks by phone. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. While applications may be accepted after this date, it is not guaranteed that they will be considered. At this time, please only upload the required documents listed above; finalists will be asked to submit other documentation a needed. Incomplete applications will not be considered by the search committee. Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities. Learn more about Gustavus's campus-wide commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging: https://gustavus.edu/deib/. Contact Sharon Marquart | smarqua2@gustavus.edu | tel:507-933-7388 Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2024 To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5418962 Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. https://www.jobelephant.com/ jeid-781e0266c0365b48a596ccbc88f78078