[ Faculty Positions ]

Position #1: Gender and Social Organizations

The Department of Gender Studies at Central European University seeks to hire a faculty member (rank open) in the area of Gender and Social Organizations. Applicants’ field of specialization should include some of the following - policy; social movements; social organization (local and transnational); development; post-colonial theory.

This position includes teaching at the MA and Ph.D. levels, as well as responsibility for the development and supervision of international MA internships. We seek candidates capable of teaching and conducting research in English with ease, who have an active, interdisciplinary research agenda and promise of research and teaching effectiveness appropriate with their rank. Junior applicants must have a Ph.D. by August 2008.

Applications should include a cover letter; curriculum vitae; a sample of scholarly writing (in English); and the names of three referees.

Position #2: Specialization in Sexualities and Theory

The Department of Gender Studies at Central European University seeks to hire a faculty member (rank open) in the area of Sexualities and Theory. Applicants’ field of specialization should include some of the following: queer theory; masculinities; visual theory; film; psychoanalytic theory; feminist theory; and/or social theory.

This position includes teaching at the MA and Ph.D. levels, as well as MA thesis and dissertation supervision. We seek candidates capable of teaching and conducting research in English with ease, who have an active, interdisciplinary research agenda and promise of research and teaching effectiveness appropriate with their rank. Applicants must have a Ph.D. by August 2008.

Position #3: Feminist Theory + additional specialty

The Department of Gender Studies at Central European University seeks to hire a part-time assistant professor specializing in feminist theory/philosophy (who might also have a second specialization). This position involves teaching 6 credits at the MA and Ph.D. levels per year (typically 3 courses per year), plus MA thesis and dissertation supervision. We seek candidates capable of teaching and conducting research in English with ease, who have an active, interdisciplinary research agenda and promise of research and teaching effectiveness appropriate with their rank. Applicants must have a Ph.D. by August 2008.

Please send applications for either position to Erika Belko, Human Resources Office, Central European University, H-1051 Budapest, Nádor u. 9., Hungary (Fax: + 36 (1) 235-6135, e-mail: ceu-hro@ceu.hu). We will begin reviewing applications on September 30, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. CEU is an equal opportunity employer.