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Assistant Professor, History

Castleton State College invites applications for a new joint tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2010. The position will be shared equally between Women’s and Gender Studies and one of the following disciplines: Sociology, Social Work, or Political Science.
The successful candidate will coordinate the Women’s and Gender Studies program and chair the WGS committee. S/he will teach and develop core courses in the interdisciplinary WGS Program. Half the teaching load will be devoted to the home discipline and department. The Women’s and Gender Studies program will be housed in the home department, and tenure will reside in Sociology, Political Science or Social Work as appropriate.
Candidates should have a Ph.D in Women’s Studies or related field with Master’s or equivalent credentials in Sociology or Political Science; or a Ph.D in Sociology or Political Science with graduate credentials in Women’s Studies or related field (preferably a Master’s degree or Ph.D examination field); or an MSW, DSW or Ph.D in Social Work with credentials in Women’s Studies or related field (preferably a Master’s degree). Teaching experience is preferred. In any case, ABD will be considered if the candidate is likely to complete the required degree before August 2010.
Castleton places a special value on the teaching role of its faculty, and candidates for this position will be evaluated principally on the basis of their potential to be outstanding teachers. Additionally, as coordinator of the Women’s and Gender Studies program, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and students across disciplines and departments are essential criteria. Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates eager to contribute to Castleton’s commitments to civic engagement, service-learning (including global service-learning), sustainability, and support for K-12 public schools.
Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a letter of interest, teaching philosophy statement, evidence of teaching excellence if possible, curriculum vitae (including transcripts), three letters of recommendation and a completed Castleton application (available on www.castleton.edu). Castleton State College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.