Lecturer

Lecturer
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Cambridge, MA
Full Time

The Women’s and Gender Studies Program, at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, invites applications for a Lecturer, to perform the duties of a full-time lecturer with full benefits. This is a three-year appointment beginning July 1, 2027, with the possibility of indefinite renewals based on favorable performance reviews and program needs. The standard teaching load is 6 courses per year (3-3). Candidates should be prepared to teach courses in their specialization and WGS core courses - Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS.101) and Feminist Thought (WGS.301).

Responsibilities include teaching three courses per semester, course creation, interacting with students, curriculum revision and improvement, interacting with the program and Registrar’s office, and overseeing student theses.

Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Masters (in hand or expected by August 2027) in a relevant discipline in the humanities, social sciences, or related transdisciplinary fields. PREFERRED: Experience teaching courses related to technology, visual arts, public health, social movements, labor, Indigenous Studies, and/or Black Studies from a WGS perspective; graduate training in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and/or strong interdisciplinary background; and a strong research portfolio.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_mit/external/jobDetails/jobDetail.html?jobPostId=34612&localeCode=en-us

In addition to applying via the MIT website, candidates should send a dossier to WGS Program Manager, Stacey Lantz ([email protected]) with (1) Cover Letter; (2) CV; (3) Contact information for three reference writers; (4) Titles for three courses you would propose; (5) Sample syllabus for new or previously taught course; (6) One set of teaching evaluations; and (7) One writing sample (no more than 25 pages excluding appendices). Complete applications received by September 18, 2026 will receive full consideration.

MIT is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. View MIT Policy on Non Discrimination and EEOC’s Know Your Rights. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including possible verification of any findings of misconduct (or pending investigations) from prior employers.