The Women’s, Gender, and Queer Studies (WGQS) Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking applications for a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track Assistant Professor with a specialization in feminist and/or queer science and technology studies (STS) to begin August 17, 2026.
The WGQS Department at Cal Poly is a small but impactful program in the College of Liberal Arts comprised of WGQS-appointed tenure-line and lecturer faculty as well as faculty from other programs who actively contribute to the department. The department administers the Queer Studies and Women’s & Gender Studies minors and is in the process of proposing a BA program in WGQS; the department is also working on plans for a minor in Disability Studies. Most WGQS classes meet University general education and/or United States Cultural Pluralism (USCP) requirements. Their website is https://wgqs.calpoly.edu.
Applications will be reviewed starting December 11th, 2025.
Salary: Anticipated Hiring Range: $90,276 - $98,244/year, $7,523 - $8,187/month
(Note that hiring level will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.)
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. from an accredited institution, with graduate training (Ph.D., concentration, certificate) in Women’s, Gender, and Queer Studies and/or Science and Technology Studies, completed and conferred by August 2026.
- Demonstrated university teaching experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Teaching and research expertise in critical computing and engineering studies; data and information studies; statistics and quantitative studies; and/or technology and disability.
- We are especially interested in applicants who have experience with and/or interest in building teaching and/or research collaborations between WGQS and STEM fields across multiple colleges at Cal Poly and/or with regional higher education partners.
- Demonstrated experience with and/or commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.
- Demonstrated ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings.
- Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.
- Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities.
For more information about the position and to apply, please visit the listing on Cal Poly Jobs.
