Contemporary Sexuality - November 2008 - (Page 6) Transgender Rights continued from page 5 Francisco Advocate: “The protest is completely built on a faulty claim, which is we don’t support an inclusive bill. Not only is it wrong, but it couldn’t be further from the truth.” So is HRC now in favor of a more inclusive ENDA bill? HRC is exactly where they were last year. They would prefer if the bill were inclusive, but they won’t lose any sleep if it’s not. What HRC does on the hill is like a homeowner who says I’m selling my house for half a million dollars, I am absolutely firm about that. But if you offer me $300,000, I’ll take it. (In an interview with Contemporary Sexuality, HRC’s Brad Luna took exception with Keisling’s assertion. Luna said HRC “is doing more to work for a fully inclusive bill” than any other gay rights group in the nation, including educating clergy in swing districts about the importance of ENDA. Asked if HRC would support an ENDA bill in 2009 that doesn’t include gender identity protection, Luna replied, “We’re going to do everything we can to make sure that hypothetical never becomes a reality.”) Would you say that’s analogous to the Civil Rights Movement when it came to the Voting Rights Act of 1964? Would they have settled for getting rid of some poll restrictions not all poll restrictions? The better analogy is the Americans With Disabilities Act. In 1990, when it was about to pass, a Congressman from Texas introduced an amendment that excluded food service workers with HIV/AIDS. Remember, this was 1990. The gay rights movement and the AIDS movement went to the disability rights people and said, “You can’t do this to us. You can’t cut us out. We don’t have the power to get back in. These people really need protection.” All the same rhetoric happened, “Isn’t it better to protect some people than nobody at all? And oh, you people, there’s too much ‘ick factor.’” It’s all the same crap we hear now. The disability rights people, just like the gay rights people last year, were asked to make a moral decision: “Do we stand together? Or do we continued on page 9 Assistant Professor in Clinical Human Sexuality (Tenure Track-10 month) Responsibilities: The qualified candidate will be responsible for teaching graduate courses that may include: concepts in human sexuality, behavioral foundations of human sexuality, sexual dysfunctions and their treatment, sexual issues in relationship therapy, sexuality interventions in therapeutic treatm ent, sensitive sexuality issues in treatment, and other topics as the need arises. The individual will also be responsible for coordinating clinical field experiences in sex therapy, coordinating dual-degree clinical programs, advising students, and supervising doctoral dissertations in Human Sexuality. Productive scholarship and service to the university and the profession consistent with a tenure-track appointment are also expectations of the position. Qualifications: The qualified individual must have a doctorate in human sexuality or a related field from an accredited institution, experience teaching Human Sexuality at the graduate or undergraduate level, experience in clinical practice in sex therapy, and a program of research and publication. AASECT certification is preferred. Experience with technology in support of instruction (including web-based instruction) is desired. Appointment: This position is a tenure-track appointment that begins January 1, 2009. Widener University: Located in the greater Philadelphia region, the University is a leading metropolitan institution offering degrees at the associate through doctoral levels. The Center for Education is responsible for all professional education programs and is housed within the School of Human Service Professions. The School of Human Service Professions also includes programs in clinical psychology, physical therapy, and social work. The Center houses a growing faculty and over 800 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. There are 3 undergraduate programs, 21 master’s programs, 33 certification programs, and 4 doctoral programs in School Administration, Higher Education, Reading and Language Arts, and Human Sexuality. Applications: Interested candidates should send a letter of application citing your experiences appropriate for the position and a curriculum vitae, including the names and contact information of three references, to Ms. Gloria Floyd, Secretary in the Center for Education, at the following email address: gjfloyd@mail.widener.edu. Official transcripts will be required at time of appointment. The Center and University have made a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. Widener University is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities or other special needs who desire accommodations in the application process should contact Ms. Floyd at the address given above. More Information: www.widener.edu, http://educator.widener.edu:16080/humansexuality/index.htm. 6 Contemporary Sexuality www.aasect.org | November 2008 Vol. 42, No. 11 http://www.widener.edu http://educator.widener.edu:16080/humansexuality/index.htm http://www.widener.edu http://www.aasect.org
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