Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies

Description The Program in Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies (WGSS) at Williams College seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Trans Studies for a position beginning Fall 2026. The ideal candidate will do interdisciplinary and intersectional work in trans studies, with research on expressive cultures based in the United States. This research can include but is not limited to: performance, film, media, art, and/or narrative studies. Candidates must have experience teaching or demonstrate the capacity to teach courses in women’s, gender, and sexuality studies though their PhD may come from WGSS or a related field. The teaching load is 2 courses in the spring and 2 courses in the fall. Each academic year the hire will be expected to offer two core courses (e.g. Intro to WGSS or Foundations in Sexuality Studies) and two electives in their field of expertise. It is expected that the hire will participate meaningfully in the Winter Study curriculum, which is during January. We seek a candidate who can contribute to program building and the vibrant intellectual life of the college. WGSS is an interdisciplinary program designed to encourage students to focus critically on gender and sexuality, a study inherently threaded with other socio-political formations such as race, ethnicity, class, ability, nationality, and religion, among others. Our courses reflect interdisciplinary dynamism and encourage innovative teaching practices with particular interest in engaged and experiential learning. WGSS faculty provide undergraduate advising and mentorships inside and outside the classroom. WGSS has existed in some form at Williams for over 30 years. We have offered a major since 2002, and have graduated over 300 majors and concentrators since the program was established. The pay range for this position is $96,000-$106,000, commensurate with experience. Qualifications Ph.D. in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies or related field by Fall 2026. Research expertise in…