Lecturer

Location: North Carolina, US.

About the role

Be a Tar Heel! A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events. The Department of Women s and Gender Studies (WGST) is an academic unit in the College of Arts & Sciences. Our mission is primarily to expand the process of knowledge production by considering what it means to take gender, race, class, and sexuality seriously in our explanations of the world and provide a methodology that is interdisciplinary, multicultural, and feminist. We primarily serve the undergraduate populations by offering a major and a minor in Women s and Gender Studies. We also offer a graduate minor to PhD students working on issues of women and gender in other departments. The Department of Women s and Gender Studies is also home to the Program in Sexuality Studies.

Responsibilities

Teach three sections of an undergraduate seminar on Women in Science for the Spring 2027 semester.

Requirements

• MA in Women’s and Gender Studies or other related discipline.

Qualifications

• PhD preferred.
• Demonstrate a promise of excellence and innovation in teaching and research.
• Experience working with diverse students.
• Prior experience teaching in a higher education setting.

Schedule

Part‑time, 20 hours per week (0.5 FTE); proposed start date 01/01/2027; estimated duration of appointment 5 months.