Visiting Assistant Professor, Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, College of Arts and Sciences

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Job Overview

The Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
(WGSS) is pleased to announce a search for a 2027 – 2028 Visiting
Assistant Professor in LGBTQ+ Studies. The position will primarily
support the department’s online LGBTQ+ Studies Certificate, for
which courses are taught in an asynchronous online format. There
will also be opportunities for in-person teaching according to the
candidate’s interests and department needs. The LGBTQ+ Studies
Certificate currently serves undergraduate students, many of whom
pursue it as a complement to their major or minors across the
college and university.

The expected teaching load is three courses per semester
or the equivalent, with minimal service expectations. Although
research productivity is not required or evaluated, visiting
faculty are eligible to apply for research and professional
development funding from various departmental and college sources.
Additional responsibilities include participating in WGSS collegial
life such as attending faculty meetings, brown bags, colloquia, and
other departmental events.

This is a 12-month appointment with an intended start date
of August 16, 2027. There is a possibility that the position could
be renewed for a second year depending on satisfactory performance
and funding availability. The selected candidate will be provided
with an office in the department and is expected to spend the
academic year in residence at UC.

Essential Functions

• Teach undergraduate courses in the online LGBTQ+ Studies

Certificate and related areas within the WGSS
curriculum

• Teach in-person undergraduate or graduate courses

including large lectures and discussion-based seminars

• Develop and deliver engaging, student-centered

instruction

• Prepare syllabi, assignments, and assessments aligned

with program outcomes

• Maintain accurate academic records and

grading

• Provide timely feedback and support students’ academic

growth

• Participate in departmental meetings and appropriate

service activities

• Other related duties as assigned, including completion of

professional development courses through UC Online.

Minimum Requirements

• PhD in feminist studies or related field.
• One semester designing and teaching an online course at the

collegiate level.

• One semester teaching in-person at the collegiate level.

Application Process

• We will begin reviewing applications on December 7, 2026,

and continue until the position is filled.

• Qualified and interested applicants must apply

online.

• In addition to the online application, please submit: a

cover letter that discusses your expertise in LGBTQ and feminist
studies and your specific interest in and approach to online
teaching; a curriculum vitae; one sample syllabus for a courses
taught online, and teaching evaluations for at least one
course.

• Applicants who have not yet completed their Ph.D. must

also include a letter from their Committee Chair discussing
progress to completion and specifying the date of the dissertation
defense.

• Applicants who make the short list will be asked to

arrange for two confidential letters of recommendation to be sent
to: wgssdepartment@ucmail.uc.edu. Submitted
reference letters should put "Letter of recommendation for
[applicant's name]" in the message title.

• Preliminary interviews will be held towards the end of

January 2027 via Zoom, with an anticipated start date of August 16,
2027.

• Visa eligibility: This position is not eligible for H-1B

sponsorship. Foreign national scholars will be appointed under J-1
visa during the two-year fellowship.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to
support your well-being, financial security, and work-life
balance. (UC
Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE
status. Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition
Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible
dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and
graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security
(except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension
plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with
UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off
policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off
(Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision,

prescription)

• Flexible spending accounts & wellness

programs

• Professional development & mentorship

opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work,
please visit our Careers
Page.

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position,
you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment
eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of
identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9
employment verification process. Click here
for a list of acceptable documents.

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