Assistant Professor - Comparative Women's Studies

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain authorization throughout employment. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding.

Employment Status

Faculty/Type Title

Assistant Professor - Comparative Women's Studies

Area of Study

Women's Studies/Women's Health

Begins

Fall 2027

About the College

Spelman College seeks teacher/scholars dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.

Position Description

The Women’s Research and Resource Center invites applications for a tenure- track position with a focus on women’s health at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2027. Candidates should have teaching experience and a commitment to research in global women’s health and Women’s and Gender Studies. Candidates should be prepared to teach Introduction to Women’s Studies courses and upper-division courses in women’s health, and to assist in strengthening the women’s health concentration as a component of the Comparative Women’s Studies major. Specialized fields may include health status of women of African descent and comparative feminist health studies. Grant-writing experience, evidence of successful research, and the potential for publication are desirable.

Deadline to submit applications, official transcripts and supporting materials is November 16, 2026.

To apply for the position, please upload:

• A letter of interest which identifies the position sought;
• Curriculum vitae (with contact information);
• A one-page statement of teaching philosophy;
• A statement of scholarly, creative, or research interests. Excellence in teaching, research and/or scholarly or creative production, and service are required.
• Copies of official undergraduate and graduate transcripts are required.
• (3) Three letters of recommendation should be sent directly from the professional reference.
• Provide complete reference contact information in the application, and the system will automatically send an email with a link to submit letters of recommendation.

This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Women’s Studies preferred. Candidates with specialization in medical anthropology; history of science/medicine; or related interdisciplinary programs such as African American Studies, African Diaspora Studies, American Studies are highly desirable.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F741P

Open Date

09/23/2026

Close Date

11/16/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Any correspondence regarding the position or your application will be relayed to you by our Faculty Affairs Team. Please do not reach out to any department faculty regarding the position or status of your application. We appreciate your interest and consideration.

EEO Statement

Spelman College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a smoke-free campus.

Deadline to Receive Letter(s) of Reference

11/16/2026

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter of Interest
2. Transcripts (unofficial)
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Teaching Philosophy
5. Research Statement

Optional Documents