Rutgers University:
Executive Director, Center for Women’s Global Leadership
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Executive
Director for the Center for Women’s Global Leadership (CWGL or
Global Center). A catalyst for change, CWGL helps forge networks of
feminist advocates around the globe to advance women’s leadership,
women’s human rights and social justice worldwide. This tenured,
calendar-year appointment will be at the rank of Professor or Associate
Professor, depending on individual qualifications. Candidates must have
an advanced degree, a distinguished record of research and/or significant
professional success, and a minimum of five years of experience in transnational
feminist advocacy. The ideal candidate should possess substantive gender
expertise in areas such as human rights and international law, globalization,
international political economy, sustainable development, international
relations, the United Nations and/or international organizations. Fluency
in more than one language is preferred. Salary is competitive and commensurate
with experience. The Executive Director is responsible for overall operations,
grant writing, fundraising, spearheading advocacy and strategic program
initiatives for CWGL. As a member of the Institute for Women’s
Leadership Consortium at Rutgers, the Executive Director will also provide
leadership for research projects, publish articles and reports; monitor
and assess international trends to advance gender equity; and teach
one course each year. Rutgers is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action
Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Applications
from members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged. Review
of applications will begin on October 1, 2008 and continue
until the position has been filled. Please send a statement of interest,
curriculum vitae, names of three references, and a writing sample to:
Professors Temma Kaplan and Ethel Brooks, Co-Chairs
CWGL Executive Director Search Committee
Department of Women’s and Gender Studies
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
162 Ryders Lane
New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901
Email: lvv@rci.rutgers.edu.
See also www.cwgl.rutgers.edu
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