Williams College – Tenure-Track – Trans Studies

The Program in Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies (WGSS) at Williams College seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Trans Studies for a position beginning Fall 2026. The ideal candidate will do interdisciplinary and intersectional work in trans studies, with research on expressive cultures based in the United States. This research can include but is not limited to: performance, film, media, art, and/or narrative studies. Candidates must have experience teaching or demonstrate the capacity to teach courses in women’s, gender, and sexuality studies though their PhD may come from WGSS or a related field. The teaching load is 2/2. Each AY the hire will be expected to offer two core courses (e.g. Intro to WGSS or Foundations in Sexuality Studies) and two electives in their field of expertise. It is expected that the hire will participate meaningfully in the Winter Study curriculum, which is during January. We seek a candidate who can contribute to program building and the vibrant intellectual life of the college.

Review of applications will begin on October 15 2025.

For more information on this position and how to apply visit: https://apply.interfolio.com/169698.