Assistant Professor of Gender, Sexuality, and Health Equity

About the Role

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) at the University of Michigan seeks outstanding scholars for a new tenure-track assistant professor faculty position as part of the Michigan Program for Advancing Cultural Transformation (M-PACT). This federally funded, university-wide initiative aims to recruit faculty with a demonstrated record of driving transformative research, teaching, and accessible clinical care to support the health of all, including underserved communities. The position is a full-time, university-year appointment with an anticipated start date of August 25, 2027.

Through M-PACT, the Department of Women's and Gender Studies (WGS) seeks a scholar whose work applies feminist, gender, queer, or sexuality studies to health and health equity. Health is construed broadly, including physical, psychological, behavioral health, health policy, and social/structural conditions shaping health outcomes and inequities. Field of specialization and methodological approach are open; relevant fields may include medical sociology or anthropology, social/community/health psychology, social epidemiology, demography, public health, science and technology studies, and bioethics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an outstanding research program with strong potential for NIH funding.
• Teach undergraduate lecture courses, particularly large courses that meet requirements for the Gender and Health major (e.g., Human Sexuality, Gender and Mental Health, Men's Health, or Women's Reproductive Health).
• Contribute to interdisciplinary feminist scholarship and teaching within the department.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or terminal degree conferred by July 1, 2027.
• No prior tenure-track faculty appointment.
• Eligibility for Early Stage Investigator Status for NIH grants.
• Demonstrated record of sustained scholarship in women's, gender, or sexuality studies (degree, graduate certificate, or formal specialization preferred; equivalent record acceptable).

Additional Information

Work mode (hybrid or remote) is at the discretion of the hiring department and subject to annual review. The University of Michigan is supportive of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For questions, contact the executive assistant, Department of Women's and Gender Studies, at wgs-mpact-search@umich.edu.