Co-Teaching Core Courses in Gender Studies 2010-11

Course descriptions are available in the Course Catalog.
1. Problems in the Study of Gender (GNDR 10100) and Problems in the Study of Sexuality (10200)
We are seeking student co-teachers for two sections of each course. The focus of GNDR 10100 is feminism and gender; the focus of GNDR 10200 is sexuality. All are taught in classes no larger than 25 and are discussion-based.

2. Introduction to Theories of Sex and Gender (GNDR 21400)
We are seeking a student co-teacher or TA for this section. The stipend for this position is $5,000.

3. Gender Studies Preceptor: B.A. Paper Seminar and Essay Courses (GNDR 29800 and 29900)
We are seeking a student to act as Preceptor for the senior B.A. projects. Preceptors teach a two quarter-long course in feminist/gender issues and help students through their paper drafts. The stipend is $7,500.

Qualifications:
We invite applications for these positions from all interested Ph.D. students in all divisions and professional schools. Students applying to teach in the fall must have passed their preliminary examinations by June 30, 2010 (winter, by October 1, 2010; spring, by January 30, 2011). For the Intro to Theories of Sex and Gender, students who have previously interned in "Problems in Gender Studies" are especially encouraged to apply, but a previous internship in the Gender Studies sequence is not required to co-teach this section.

Applications should include an Application for Co-Teaching Core Courses (Word doc | PDF file), a teaching statement, a current Curriculum Vitae, an intellectual biography and two letters of recommendation.

Applications must be received by Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 12:00 PM.

Submit four (4) copies of the application to:
The Center for Gender Studies
Attn: Co-Teaching Selection Committee
5733 South University Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60637

Two letters of recommendation are required.
Early applications are welcome.

Candidates on the short list will be interviewed by Gender Studies faculty after applications are submitted. Interviews will focus on the teaching statement and will be held during the week of TBA. Interviews are obligatory; if you will be out of town we can arrange for a phone interview. Notification of selection will be made by TBA.

No fax or email applications will be accepted.
For more information, visit http://genderstudies.uchicago.edu/grad/teaching.shtml