Hamilton v. Oklahoma City University

ORDER AND JUDGMENT **

CARLOS F. LUCERO, Circuit Judge.

Dr. Anna Hamilton was teaching part-time at Oklahoma City University (“OCU”) when a full-time, tenure-track faculty position became available in its philosophy department. She applied, gave several interviews, and made the shortlist of finalists. OCU ultimately hired someone else — a man Hamilton says was unqualified for the job. She sued OCU, alleging the university had discriminated against her on the basis of sex in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq. (“Title VII”).

OCU defended its hiring decision…