Postdoctoral Fellow in Trans Studies

Position Details

The Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies Program (GSWS) along with the Center for Research in Feminist, Queer, and Transgender Studies (FQT) invite applicants for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Trans Studies, beginning August 1, 2026. This is a one-year position, with the possibility of a one-year extension, contingent upon funding and performance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive pedagogy and feminist, queer, and trans studies
• Interdisciplinary scholar and teacher
• Expertise in disability studies, black studies, trans of color critique, or transnational/global approaches

Responsibilities

• Teach one to two courses during the fellowship year, determined in part through program needs and the fellow’s expertise
• Contribute to FQT/GSWS public programming and be mentored by staff and faculty
• Attend/participate in FQT/GSWS events, including invited lectures, pedagogy seminars, teach-ins, and works-in-progress

Application Materials

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research Statement
• Writing Sample of up to 40 pages
• Description of one proposed undergraduate course (approx. 300 words)
• Name and contact information for 3 referees (letters to be requested for candidates who progress to a later stage of consideration)

Application Information

• Applications should be submitted by December 15, 2025
• Consideration of applications will begin on January 15th, 2026 and continue until the position is filled
• The postdoc will receive an annual salary of $66,300 plus benefits, and up to $3,000 for research expenses