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Women's Studies, Assistant Professor, Transnational Feminism. Arizona State University, West Campus, New College of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, Department of Women's Studies, Phoenix, AZ. Assistant professor of Women's Studies in Transnational Feminism, tenure-track, beginning August 16, 2005. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Teach five courses per year (3-2 per semesters) contributing to the degree in Women's Studies and other interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate programs within the college, and conduct research on transnational feminist studies. The successful candidate will teach women's studies courses including gender and international development; women, cultures, and society; and introduction to women's studies. Provide service to the department, campus, and community. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in women's studies or a closely related field. Degree must be completed by time of appointment. Demonstrated excellence in teaching relevant courses in women's studies at the university level and research record commensurate with appointment. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Potential for record of external funding. APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 15, 2004; if not filled, then the 15th of each month until the search is closed. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications must include cover letter, including a brief statement of teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching excellence, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. Please send complete dossier to: Women's Studies Search, c/o Monica Oberthaler, Arizona State University West Campus, P.O. Box 37100, Mailcode 3051, Phoenix, AZ 85069-7100. ABOUT THE WEST CAMPUS OF ASU WOMEN'S STUDIES DEPARTMENT: The department brings together faculty with a variety of academic backgrounds, theoretical perspectives and life experiences to offer a rich atmosphere for learning. The Women's Studies department has strong cross-cultural and international perspectives. The department is interdisciplinary in its approach, structured so the study of gender is at the center of the curriculum. GENERAL INFORMATION: As a new American university, Arizona State University is a force for discovery, turning students into leaders who shape the future. In its 20th year, the West campus of ASU, located in Phoenix, fulfills this mission through interdisciplinary teaching, research and community engagement. The campus serves more than 7300 students and offers 29 bachelor's degree programs, 9 master's degrees, 8 professional certificates and is currently developing its first doctoral degree program. Please visit our web site at http://www.west.asu.edu/. ASU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer in policy and practice.

The Chicana/o Studies Program in the College of Letters & Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks to fill an appointment at the level of associate or full professor to be tenured 100 percent in the Chicana/o Studies Program. Applicants should have credentials commensurate with such rank at major research institutions as well as a distinguished record of scholarship, teaching, and service. Rank will depend upon qualifications and will be consistent with College and University policy. Area of specialization is open, and applicants in the social sciences and the humanities as well as interdisciplinary scholars are encouraged to apply. The candidate's scholarship and teaching must engage the broader field of Chicana/o and/or Latina/o studies. We are especially interested in candidates whose work applies cultural studies, diasporic, and transnational methods to the study of cultural geographies, social movements, and/or gender relations, but all candidates whose scholarship and teaching address key aspects of the relationships among culture, society, geography, ethnicity, race, gender, and sexuality will be considered. Candidates with administrative experience or evidence of administrative potential are encouraged to apply. Applications received by November 22, 2004, are assured of full consideration, but the search will remain open until the position is filled for start date of August 22, 2005. Due to the Open Records Law, we must disclose, upon request, names of all candidates who have not requested confidentiality in writing; finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. Applications consisting of a cover letter, C.V., copies of representative publications, and full contact information (including email addresses) of at least three referees should be sent to: Professor Camille Guerin-Gonzales, Chicana/o Studies Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 312 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53706. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an EO/AA employer with a strong commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty.

Applications are invited for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of English, Faculty of Arts at York University. The position offered is in our innovative new program in Professional Writing/Rhetoric. Fields of specialization are open but applicants with experience and expertise in one or more of the following areas will be privileged: publishing/editing, multicultural/postcolonial literacies, visual rhetorics, corporate communications. The position, to begin July 1, 2005, is subject to budgetary approval. Qualifications include a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in English or related field (Communications, Journalism, Creative Writing). We particularly encourage candidates who combine practical experience with historical and theoretical scholarship, and demonstrate excellence in both teaching and research. Demonstrable ability to engage productively with the concerns of a remarkably diverse student body is a considerable asset. It is expected that the successful candidate will participate in the teaching rotation in our introductory courses, lead specialized upper-year seminars, and, either immediately or very soon, contribute to the graduate programme. Salary will depend on qualifications and experience. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. Deadline for applications: December 1, 2004. Note: email applications will NOT be accepted. A letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, and a sample of the applicant's written work (no longer than 25 pages) should be sent to (additionally, candidates should arrange for letters of recommendation from three referees to be sent directly to the same address): Professor Kim Ian Michasiw, Chair, Department of English, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3 CANADA. Phone: 416/736-5166; Fax: 416/736-5412; Email: michasiw@yorku.ca. York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at http://www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416/736-5713.

The Department of Women's Studies at Emory University invites applications from teachers/scholars with expertise in Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Studies and Queer Theories. Ours is a senior position (tenured associate or full professor), and we are looking for a person with an established research profile in some aspects of LGBT studies who is committed to educating both undergraduates and Ph.D. students. We are open to a variety of disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and methodological approaches to LGBT studies. The ability to teach Queer Theories on both graduate and undergraduate levels is important. The appointment is full time in Women's Studies, but a joint appointment is possible. The Emory Department of Women's Studies values diversity and inclusiveness, collegiality, intellectual rigor, and social and political engagement. We will begin screening applicants December 1, 2004, and will continue until the position is filled. Please send a letter of application, your CV, and the contact information (including email) of three references to: Chair, Senior Search, Department of Women's Studies, Candler Library 128, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322. Emory University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

The Department of Women's Studies at the University of South Florida invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in the field of lesbian studies-queer theory, to begin Fall 2005. Detailed information about the position, qualifications, application, and the Department of Women's Studies is available at: http://www.cas.usf.edu/womens_studies/. USF is an AA/EEO institution.

Assistant Professor, The Literature Faculty at MIT is seeking a tenure-track (beginning or continuing) assistant professor. Emphasis on either twentieth-century literatures in English or British/American literature post-1945. Additional expertise in film, media or performance studies an advantage. Ph.D. and evidence of the likelihood of a distinguished teaching and research career required. All members of the faculty teach in a wide-ranging undergraduate curriculum. Please send C.V., writing sample (c. 25 pages) and dossier by November 10 to: Peter S. Donaldson, Head, Literature Faculty, MIT, 14N-407, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139-4307. MIT is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Humanities, Chinese Culture: The Division of Humanities, Faculty of Arts, York University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Chinese Culture, with preference being given to candidates with a wide-ranging knowledge of Chinese thought systems and Chinese religions. Expertise in Buddhism and/or Chinese science is desirable. Full details and complete application information are at http://www.yorku.ca/acadjobs. Deadline to apply: December 1, 2004. York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

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Vacation home. Sea Ranch, Northern California. Weekly. Use 10 miles ocean bluff trails. Email: alexismontana2003@yahoo.com.

Europe too far? Come to Montreal! Lindsey's B&B for Women, 4-star rating. Elegant, restored Victorian; walking distance to everything. http://www.lindseys.ca; (888) 655-8655; info@lindseys.ca.

Carol Christ, She Who Changes, Re-Imagining the Divine in the World (Palgrave-MacMillan 2003), leads two programs in Greece: Goddess Pilgrimage in Crete and Sacred Journey in Greece. Ariadne Institute, P.O. Box 303 Blue River, OR. 97413; (541) 822-3201; institute@goddessariadne.org; http://www.goddessariadne.org.

Sunny Greece! Small island house! Weekly, monthly. On isolated terraced mountain slope overlooking sea. Breathtaking sunsets, moonsets. Dramatic hikes. Marvelous peace. Moonrock: (614) 986-6945; email: WISEWOMN@BRIGHT.NET.

Tour the Baltics with International Women's Studies Institute, June 2005. Women's concerns, politics, spirituality, and the arts, culture, and history of Lithuania, Lativa, Estonia. IWSI, PO Box 1067, Palo Alto, CA 94302; telephone (650) 323-2013; iwsi@aol.com; http://www.iwsi.org.

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Junior and Post-Doctoral Fellowships, Center for Humanistic Inquiry, Emory University. The Center for Humanistic Inquiry at Emory University is accepting applications for 3 Junior and Post-Doctoral fellowships for an academic year of study, teaching, and residence in the Center. The deadline for submission of completed applications is February 24, 2005; awards will be announced in mid-April 2005. Application forms and further information are available from the Center for Humanistic Inquiry via telephone: 404-727-6424; email: chi@emory.edu; on the web at www.chi.emory.edu; or you may write to: CHI, 1715 North Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA 30322.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA, WOMEN'S STUDIES PROGRAM DISSERTATION SCHOLARS, 2005-2006. The Women's Studies Program at the University of California, Santa Barbara, invites applications for two fellowships for the academic year 2005-2006. Applicants must be advanced to candidacy and expect completion of the dissertation during the term of residence. Women's Studies Dissertation Scholars will teach 1 undergraduate course and present 1 colloquium. The duration of the award is 9 months, and the fellowship grant is approximately $20,000. Scholars are required to be in residence during the entire fellowship period. The Women's Studies Program has a multidisciplinary, multicultural curriculum and faculty. Applicants from the humanities or social sciences should demonstrate research and teaching interests in the intersections of race, class, gender, sexuality and cultural difference. The Program is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. The University of California is an EEO/AA Employer. The deadline for the complete file to be received in our office is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 28, 2005. No fax or e-mail submissions will be accepted. To apply, complete the Application to UCSB Women's Studies Dissertation Fellowship (www.womst.ucsb.edu/ABDScholars/ABDInfo.html) and mail along with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a brief description of dissertation project, a writing sample (approximately 25 pages), and 3 letters of reference to: UCSB Women's Studies Program, Fellowship Selection Committee, Attn: Chair Leila Rupp, 4631 South Hall, Santa Barbara, CA 93106-7110.

Writing Coach and Editor. Get that article or book into print with coaching or editing from author praised by Charlayne Hunter-Gault, Gloria Steinem and Maya Angelou. http://www.JoanLester.com; (510) 548-1224.

Feminist editor. Ph.D. Prize-winning author. Twenty years' experience editing every imaginable kind of writing. References provided, including many happy WRB readers. (510) 524-7913; rglick@uclink.berkeley.edu

Editor. Books, dissertations, small projects. Cornell Ph.D. Background in anthropology, history and literature. $25/hour. Contact Carol at ptspringer@comcast.net.

THE MCGILL CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND TEACHING ON WOMEN invites applications from women's studies scholars for Visiting Scholar positions in 2005-2006. The Centre offers office space, support and participation in Centre activities; research funding of $1,000 is available. CLOSING DATE: November 30, 2004 (Candidates requiring prior assurance of a position in order to apply for outside funding are invited to apply one year in advance). Please include a copy of your curriculum vitae, a brief outline of your proposed research, copies of two recent short publications, and names of two referees to: Dr. Shree Mulay, Director, McGill Centre for Research and Teaching on Women, 3487 Peel Street, Montreal QC, H3A 1W7 Canada; e-mail: info.mcrtw@mcgill.ca.

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