Assistant Professor, Gender and History of Medicine

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number F2084P

Working Title Assistant Professor, Gender and History of Medicine

Department Franklin-History

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

The UGA Department of History (history.uga.edu) grants the B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees. The department has a strong tradition of expertise in subjects ranging from early American to modern African American history, the Caribbean to the Middle East, early modern Europe to the modern U.S. South, popular culture to foreign policy, religion to global capitalism. Faculty members have won numerous teaching and scholarly awards, including the Frederick Jackson Turner Award, Fulbright Awards, American Council of Learned Societies Fellowships, Guggenheim Fellowships, a Pulitzer Prize in History, a Bancroft Prize, a MacArthur Foundation "Genius" Award, and many others.

The Institute for Women's Studies (iws.uga.edu) provides a feminist, intersectional, and interdisciplinary perspective on women and gender. Major areas of strength and growth include Black feminisms; transnational feminisms; gender, environment, medicine, and science; and women's leadership. Administratively a program in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, IWS cooperates with departments of all schools and colleges at UGA in developing its curriculum and programming. IWS offers an undergraduate major, minor, and LGBTQ certificate as well as a graduate certificate.

The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, Department of History, and the Institute for Women's Studies are committed to multidisciplinary research, collaboration, and academic innovation and to sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive.

The University of Georgia (www.uga.edu) is a land- and sea-grant university whose main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta (www.visitathensga.com; www.uga.edu).

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type External

Retirement Plan

Employment Type Employee

Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2025

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date 08/30/2024

Job Closing Date

Open until filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications should include a cover letter detailing how the applicant's credentials and experience meet the needs, responsibilities, and qualifications stated above; C.V.; writing sample (article or chapter); teaching statement; and the names and contact information for at least three references. Letters of reference and other supporting materials may be requested from a smaller pool of applicants at a later date. Applications received by November 1, 2024 will receive full consideration; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Susan Mattern and Dr. Kelly Happe, Search Committee Co-Chairs (smattern@uga.edu; khappe@uga.edu).

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

EEO Statement

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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Assistant Professor

FLSA

Faculty Rank Assistant Professor

Contract Type Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have their PhD in History, Women's and Gender Studies, or a related field conferred by July 30, 2025.

Position Summary

The University of Georgia (UGA) Department of History and Institute for Women's Studies invite applications for a tenure-track assistant professor. We seek a specialist in gender and the history of medicine. This is a joint appointment between the two units on campus; the tenure home will be in the Department of History. Anticipated start date is August 1, 2025.

The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active research agenda in gender and the history of medicine. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to their specializations and the curricular needs of both units. The standard teaching load is four courses per year (two in each unit). The successful candidate also will participate in activities related to the academic mission of both units and the university, including service on committees, graduate student advising, and recruitment.

The successful applicant will find potential opportunities for collaboration across the university, including but not limited to a new UGA Medical School, the School of Social Work, and the College of Public Health.

Additional Requirements

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Competitive applicants will demonstrate evidence of training, expertise, and commitment to women's and gender studies.

Physical Demands

Is this a Position of Trust? No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.



Duties/Responsibilities

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Writing Sample
4. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents