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The Women and Gender Studies Program invites applications for a Director. This is a tenured position and we are seeking a feminist with a Ph.D. in any social science, a specialty in race/ethnicity, and an established record of excellence in scholarship and teaching. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to diversity as an educational goal and to fostering the sexuality and gender identity studies minor that is part of the program. The candidate will also be expected to undertake an active program of research or creative activity that leads to publication and presentation in peer-reviewed scholarly outlets and, where available, to seek extramural funding for that research. Ideally, the appointment will begin in the Fall of 2008; to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 1, 2007. Please send a letter describing research and teaching interests and experience; a curriculum vitae; samples of scholarly work; evidence of teaching effectiveness; and three letters of recommendation to: Search Committee, Women and Gender Studies, The University of Vermont, 228 Old Mill Burlington, VT 05405-0114. Candidates may also apply online at www.uvmjobs.com by searching for the position, using the department name (Women and Gender Studies). Attach a statement of interest (see above) and a curriculum vitae to your application and send the additionally requested materials, to the above address. The University of Vermont is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. The Department is committed to increasing faculty diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups and from people with disabilities.
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