NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
LECTURER POSITION IN
WOMEN'S AND GENDER STUDIES
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY

The Women's and Gender Studies Program (WGS) at Northern Arizona University
invites applications for a position as Lecturer with a teaching emphasis. Preference
will be given to candidates whose teaching experience and commitments are a
primary professional objective. Northern Arizona University seeks faculty who are
committed teacher-scholars and community actors. Lecturers are expected to teach
four courses per semester. This is a full time lecturer position beginning in August
2011. This academic year appointment is renewable, depending on performance,
departmental needs, and availability of funding.

Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. in Women's and Gender Studies or related
field in the Social Sciences or Humanities, completed by August 1, 2011.

The successful candidate should have a research background that informs her or his
teaching in WGS and demonstrates the best teaching practices. Candidates who are
committed to and skilled at teaching lower-division courses of an introductory nature
in Women’s and Gender Studies and who are prepared to teach required WGS
courses such as feminist theories and methodologies are especially encouraged to
apply. The candidate’s field of specialization should complement the strengths of
current WGS faculty.

Preference will be given to candidates providing evidence of a dedication to working
within a diverse university community and local community.

The Women's and Gender Studies Program offers a Minor, BS, and a graduate
certificate. Northern Arizona University is located in a mountain community with
a population of 60,000; it has nearly 25,000 students at the Mountain Campus
and statewide. NAU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and the
Women's and Gender Studies Program encourages applications from women,
minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Northern Arizona University
requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation,
an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to
employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check.
Additionally, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that
assists employers with verifying new employees’ right to work in the United States.

To apply please send a letter of interest, a short writing sample, a one-page
statement on pedagogical philosophy and a curriculum vitae in print or electronic
form. We require an unofficial academic transcript and names of three academic
referees. The review of applications will begin on March 25, 2011 and continue
until the position is filled. Please send applications to the Chair, Search Committee,
Women’s and Gender Studies Program, SBS West 100, P.O. Box 5695, Northern
Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86011. Please submit electronic submissions to
Marybeth.Foushee@nau.edu.