Description:

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.

To Apply:

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