Lecturer III-Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies

Lecturer III-Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Posting Number req38273 Employment Type Faculty Faculty Type Lecturer Hiring Department Women Gender and Sexuality Studies (382A) Academic Location College of Arts & Sciences Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Benefits Eligible The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Position Summary

The Program of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full time, 9-month appointment at the rank of Lecturer III to begin August 2, 2027. The department seeks to hire a generalist in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. Specifically, the department seeks a Lecturer III with knowledge and experience teaching in at least two of the department’s undergraduate degree concentrations: feminist, queer, and/or trans studies and intersectional approaches to gender, sexuality, race, and other structures of difference and inequality, and is open to various theoretical and methodological approaches . Graduate teaching is a possibility, depending on the Lecturer’s areas of specialty and department need.

In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to teach required upper division undergraduate courses in Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies (WGSS), as well as other undergraduate and graduate courses in the field in accordance with the program’s needs. The faculty member will contribute to the program’s core curriculum, including courses in feminist, trans, queer, and intersectional theories and methods, while also developing courses in their areas of specialization. The ability to teach across multiple areas of the WGSS curriculum and to contribute to both introductory and advanced courses is especially desirable. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute through their teaching and service.

Advising graduate students in WGSS and related interdisciplinary areas is an expectation. Workload is determined by the program Director and University policies.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 1. PhD in Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies or a related field by the date of application August 2, 2027 2. At least 5 years’ experience teaching in an academic institution of higher education, including several courses as Instructor of Record 3. Ability to contribute to core areas of program teaching and research including feminist, queer, and/or trans studies Preferred Qualifications: 1.

Demonstrated strength in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels as evidenced by cover letter, CV, teaching materials, etc. 2. Ability to mentor diverse students at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels as evidenced by cover letter, CV, teaching materials, etc. 3. Demonstrated teaching and/or research expertise in intersectional/transnational approaches to race, gender, and sexuality, and ability to contribute to the program’s interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate curricula as evidenced by cover letter, CV, teaching materials, etc. 4. A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities as evidenced by cover letter, CV, teaching materials, etc.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. A complete application consists of a cover letter describing the applicant’s qualifications as they relate to the minimum and preferred criteria (e.g. teaching ability, commitment to success of diverse students, etc.), a current curriculum vita (please include email address and telephone number), and a one-page teaching statement. Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM. For Best Consideration For best consideration, please apply by 11/16/2026. This position will remain open until filled. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.

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