Part-Time, Teaching-Track Faculty Position in Gender and Sexuality Studies

The Department of Gender and Sexuality Studies in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California, has a part-time opening for a teaching-track lecturer to teach discussion sections starting Spring 2023.

The Department of Gender and Sexuality Studies at USC offers graduate and undergraduate students a solid interdisciplinary education in this dynamic field. The Department is committed to excellence in teaching.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Gender/Women’s/Sexuality Studies or in the social sciences or the humanities and with significant training in Gender and Sexuality Studies. Teaching responsibilities involve discussion sections for undergraduate classes, including Gender & Social Justice, Feminist Theory, and possibly an introductory class in Gender and Sexuality Studies.

To apply please submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter that includes a statement of teaching interests, recent teaching evaluations, and the names of three individuals who will be contacted by USC to provide a letter of reference (at least two referees should speak to teaching abilities). In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must apply via the "Apply" link at the top or bottom of this page. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

The per course rate for this position is $11,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is an equal-opportunity educator and employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed and background. The university particularly encourages members of underrepresented groups, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Further information is available by contacting uschr@usc.edu.