Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Political Theory: Feminist Theory

Position Description

The Department of Government and the Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies Program at Cornell University invite applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Political Theory: Feminist Theory to begin July 1, 2027. We welcome applications from outstanding interdisciplinary scholars with research and teaching interests in feminist political theory. We are especially interested in candidates whose work builds on transnational approaches and involves theoretical attention to the intersections of gender and sexuality with race, class, ability, nation, caste, and/or other structures of inequality. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in political theory or an appropriate field of study prior to the appointment start date on July 1, 2027. Candidates with a graduate certificate or other formal training in feminist studies are especially encouraged to apply.

The position will be a joint appointment between the Department and the Program, with the tenure home in the Department of Government. The Department and the Program will work closely together to ensure that the 2/1 teaching load, administrative, and service responsibilities will be shared equitably between Government and FGSS.

Applicants should apply online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/33380. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and the names of three references (final candidates will be asked to submit letters of recommendation, samples of written work, and teaching evaluations at a later date). In addition, we ask applicants to share their experiences and/or approaches (past, current, or future) to fostering learning, research, service, and/or outreach in a diverse community.

We will begin to review applications starting January 2, 2027 and will continue until the search is complete. To guarantee full consideration, your file should be complete by this date.

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff from all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

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Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience.
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
• Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary unless otherwise noted)
• Unique applicable skills.