Teaching Assistant Professor in Gender and Science at University of Pittsburgh

The Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies (GSWS) Program at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor position in the area of gender and science. This position is outside of the tenure stream, requires teaching 6 courses per academic year (typically 3-3), does not include summer teaching, and is subject to annual review. The appointment may be bargaining unit eligible. 

 

Pending budgetary approval, the position will begin in Fall 2026 with an initial two-year contract, with the possibility of obtaining renewable contracts after satisfactory performance reviews.  

 

Applicants must demonstrate interest and proficiency in teaching relations between gender and science from an interdisciplinary and intersectional perspective. The successful candidate will be an innovative teacher and will teach GSWS courses such as Introduction to GSWS, and Gender and Science, and develop both introductory and advanced courses based on areas of interest and expertise (e.g., Gender and Health, Technology, etc.). Candidates must be able to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary program, direct undergraduate research projects or internships for majors and minors, organize events and student colloquia, and participate in collective governance. A PhD in hand at the time of appointment is required. PhD may be in any discipline, including but not limited to Gender Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Communications, Philosophy, Science and Technology Studies, or Biology. The teaching load is three courses per semester.  

 

The GSWS Program at the University of Pittsburgh is a vibrant community of interdisciplinary students and scholars with an undergraduate major and minor, a graduate certificate, and a very active events calendar with visiting scholars, conferences, and other research activities. 

 

Applicants should submit the following materials through the University’s Talent Center system by February 17, 2026. Required materials include: a letter of application containing a description of academic background and teaching philosophy, current curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, contact information for three references who will promptly provide letters of recommendation, sample syllabi, course materials, evidence of teaching ability (student evaluations, 2-4 sets), and a list of courses that could be taught at Pittsburgh. 

Questions can be directed to the Director of GSWS, Prof. Frayda Cohen, at [email protected]. For more information, see http://gsws.pitt.edu