Christine A. Hrycyna to Lead Academic Affairs at the University of California, San Diego

Dr. Hrycyna has served as dean of UC San Diego's School of Physical Sciences for the past three years. She is slated to become the university's next executive vice chancellor for academic affairs on January 1.

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Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Modern Chinese History

The Department of History at the University of Pennsylvania seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Modern Chinese History to begin July 1, 2027. “Modern” is defined as 1895 to the present.

Assistant Professor of Political Science

The University of Chicago, Division of the Social Sciences, Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of assistant professor of American Politics for an initial 4 year renewable term.

Assistant Professor-Tenure System, Department of Economics

The Department of Economics at Michigan State University in East Lansing invites applications for a tenure-system Assistant Professor in microeconomic theory with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2027.

Professor in Plasma Physics

Princeton University is searching for a faculty member at the level of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the Program in Plasma Physics of its Department of Astrophysical Sciences, to begin in fall 2027.

Research Assistant

The Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics at the University of Chicago invites applications for a full-time Research Associate for a three-year term starting in the 2026-2027 academic year.

Assistant Professor of Theater and Performance Studies, Open Area

The Department of Theater and Performance Studies at Stanford University seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor. The area of specialization is open.

American Philosophical Society Elects a Dozen American Academic Women as New Members

This year the American Philosophical Society granted membership to 33 Americans. Of these, 12 are women with ties to the academic world in the United States.

Four Women Honored by the Breakthrough Prize Foundation

The Breakthrough Prize – popularly known as the “Oscars of Science” – was created to celebrate the wonders of our scientific age. Prizes are awarded in the life sciences, mathematics, and physics.

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Statistic of the Week
91%
Percentage of Republican voters who are either “not too” or “not at all” comfortable with transgender athletes competing on teams that do not match their sex at birth
55%
Percentage of Democratic voters who are either “not too” or “not at all” comfortable with transgender athletes competing on teams that do not match their sex at birth
Source: Pew Research Center
(see WIAReport post)

New Research Reveals Women’s Underrepresentation in AI Jobs

In 2025, women represented about one-quarter of U.S. AI hires. Overall, AI job postings on LinkedIn have doubled since 2023 and AI roles typically pay double the compensation of non-AI roles, suggesting women do not have the same access as men to one of the country's fasting-growing and highest-paying fields.

Christine A. Hrycyna to Lead Academic Affairs at the University of California, San Diego

Dr. Hrycyna has served as dean of UC San Diego's School of Physical Sciences for the past three years. She is slated to become the university's next executive vice chancellor for academic affairs on January 1.

Women Represent Nearly Seven in Ten of All Health Workers Around the World

Between 1990 and 2023, the global healthcare workforce nearly tripled, with women accounting for 71.4 percent of this growth. As of 2023, women represent nearly seven out of every ten healthcare workers, but they remain less than half of the world's doctors.

Jaclyn Albin Named President of the American College of Culinary Medicine

Dr. Albin is an associate professor of pediatrics and founding director of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center's culinary medicine program, an initiative that aims to empower people to have a thriving relationship with the food they eat.

Report Finds Less Than Half of Older Teenage Girls Are Satisfied With Their Lives

Daniel Cox of the American Enterprise Institute has authored a new report regarding the experiences of American teenagers country's teenagers, showcasing key insights into girls' social media use, hobbies, life satisfaction, and future goals.

Lisa Borzewski Promoted to Provost of St. Petersburg College’s Seminole Campus

Dr. Borzewski has served as the interim provost of the Seminole campus and Health Education Center of St. Petersburg College in Florida for the past year. An alumna of the college, she has worked for St. Petersburg since 1999.

Recent Books of Interest to Women Scholars

Women in Academia Report regularly publishes a list of new books that may be of interest to our readers. Here are the latest selections.

Online Articles of Interest to WIA*Report* Readers

Each week, Women in Academia Report will provide links to online articles that may be of interest to our readers. Here are this week’s selections.

Hendrix College President Karen Petersen Receives Contract Extension

Dr. Petersen was named president of Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas, in January 2023. She recently received a contract renewal, extending her presidency through May 31, 2031.

In Memoriam: Linda Amos

Dr. Amos served as dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Utah for two decades. During her long tenure, she also served as associate vice president for health sciences and as founding chair of the Presidential Commission on the Status of Women.

A New Center for Research on Sex Differences in Aging

“We know that women and men age differently; the challenge is understanding why,” said Jennifer Ailshire, co-director of the new center. “By bringing together expertise that has traditionally been separated, GeroSCORE will help uncover how biology, environment and life experiences combine to shape aging.”

In Memoriam: Mary Joan Coultas, 1933–2026

Dr. Coultas served as president of La Roche College (now University) in Pittsburgh from 1975 to 1981. Before her presidency, she taught as a professor of psychology and served as the college's dean of students.

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