Women and Gender Studies - Assistant Professor

The University of Lethbridge is hiring a tenure track Assistant Professor to teach core and senior level courses in our Bachelor of Arts, Women and Gender Studies [WGST] program and in our Cultural, Social and Political Thought [CSPT] interdisciplinary M.A. and Ph.D. program. There will also be the opportunity to supervise M.A. students in the WGST program. The successful candidate will be assigned to a disciplinarily appropriate home department in the Faculty of Arts and Science. The start date of the appointment is July 1, 2025, subject to budgetary approval. The University of Lethbridge offers competitive benefits; the annual hiring salary will range from $79,132-$94,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Women and Gender Studies or a related field. While the discipline and area of expertise are open, applications from scholars whose research focuses on feminist approaches to disaster, migration, and borders or popular culture would be particularly welcome. Candidates must demonstrate a research program that can attract external funding, have experience in teaching Women and Gender Studies courses, and interest in community engagement and student mentorship at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

In addition to their home Department, the successful candidate will be part of the newly established Centre for Feminist Research [CFR]. We are currently hiring a Director of the CFR who will work to facilitate innovative interdisciplinary feminist scholarship by emerging and established scholars across campus. The aim of the CFR is to generate a hub for feminist research at the University of Lethbridge. Providing University of Lethbridge undergraduate and graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty who have a feminist research program and/or praxis with a collaborative and supportive home, the CFR will elevate feminist scholarship on campus and engage and work meaningfully in partnership with local, regional, and global communities outside of academia.

Our University
The University of Lethbridge (uLethbridge) is a comprehensive and research-intensive university founded on the principles of liberal education where inspired scholars integrate research and creative activity with teaching.  Our University’s Blackfoot name is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone.  Founded in 1967 on traditional Blackfoot land, it is a place where student engagement in learning, creative activities, and research takes place every day.  With campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary, uLethbridge offers more than 150 undergraduate and 60 graduate programs in the Faculties of Arts & Science, Education, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, the Schools of Liberal Education and Graduate Studies, and the Dhillon School of Business, to more than 8,300 students. 

Our Values
The University of Lethbridge recognizes that diversity enriches our campus and community and is fundamental to teaching, learning, and research excellence. The University as a whole embraces equity as a core value to build strong and vibrant communities of belonging where students, faculty and staff feel welcome, are treated equitably, and can thrive. 

Accessibility, Belonging and Community for all are key strategic priorities for the University of Lethbridge. This is reflected in our commitment as a signatory to the Scarborough Charter, where we continue to work towards eliminating anti-Black racism and to advance Black inclusion in Canada’s post-secondary sector. We are committed to responding to the  Calls to Action outlined by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, and as the first post-secondary signatory of the Buffalo Treaty, we take our responsibilities in education and research (Articles V and VI respectively) very seriously. As an institution, we are deeply committed to Universities Canada’s Inclusive Excellence Principles (see principles 1 and 3). All qualified applicants are welcome to apply for this position and to further our values, commitments, and strategic priorities of the University of Lethbridge, we also strongly encourage applications from racialized and Indigenous candidates with lived experiences and established connections with Indigenous, Black, and/or diverse ways of knowing, students, and communities. We encourage all applicants to self-identify in their application.

Our City
Living and benefiting from Blackfoot Confederacy’s traditional territory, Iniskim (uLethbridge) is direct neighbours with Kainai Nation, the largest reserve in Canada. We acknowledge and deeply appreciate the Siksikaitsitapi peoples’ connection to their traditional territory and honour the traditions of people who have cared for this land since time immemorial. Home to more than 100,000 people, Lethbridge is a place where ideas grow. It is a culturally vibrant city with a flourishing arts scene and an active social calendar. We boast stunning scenery, four distinct seasons, spectacular sunrises and glowing sunsets that illuminate Alberta’s big sky. Lethbridge is only two hours from Calgary’s International Airport and a short drive to both Waterton Lakes National Park and the United States border. Looking for a centre with a lower cost of living than many other Canadian cities? See the Canadian Real Estate Association national price map to compare average Canadian housing prices.

Our Application Process
All applications must be submitted online and should include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching experience and philosophy, past contributions and ongoing commitment to the advancement of anti-racism and decolonial approaches in teaching, research and/or service within post-secondary or community-based settings, and contact information for three references (references will be contacted directly for short-listed candidates). Academic and community-based references are welcome, and a minimum of two of the three references must be academic. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but consideration of complete files will commence on March 10, 2025. 

For inquiries about the position, please contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Susan Dieleman at [email protected] or Associate Dean Janay Nugent, Faculty of Arts and Science at [email protected].

While all applications will be considered, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference. 

Understanding that career interruptions can have an impact on a candidate’s record of achievement, we encourage applicants to explain in their applications any impact that career interruptions have had on their record.

The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] so that accommodations can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee.