Faculty Job Opportunities

The Department of Biology at Colgate University invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position in Organismal Biology or Ecology, beginning fall semester 2018. The successful candidate will join a biology faculty committed to innovative teaching in the liberal arts setting and involvement of students in research. The individual hired will teach in a foundations course called Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity and teach elective courses in their area of expertise. The candidate may have the opportunity to contribute to Colgate's liberal arts core curriculum by teaching a general education course in the area of their choice. Completion of PhD prior to or shortly after the date of hire is expected, and teaching experience is desirable. An application with cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/13122. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Candidates should describe in their cover letter how their teaching might support the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Review of applications will begin February 17 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at www.upstatenyherc.org. It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been a victim of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

1/16/19

Colgate University seeks to fill a tenure-track position in the Chemistry Department at the Assistant Professor level. A PhD is required. Duties will include contributing to the foundational and advanced curriculum in biochemistry, as well as introductory chemistry. The successful candidate will be expected to direct an active undergraduate research program in biochemistry or related interdisciplinary fields. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in university-wide programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. The Department offers strong BA programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry and has excellent facilities for research. New faculty members receive generous start-up support. Student participation in faculty research programs is strongly encouraged and supported; one year of research is required of all senior majors, and student stipends for summer research are available. To apply, candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a description of teaching and research interests, and three letters of recommendation through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/11507. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Candidates should describe in a one-page statement how their teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and/or community service might support the university's commitment to diversity and inclusion. The description of teaching interests should include a consideration of how the candidate can contribute to the biochemistry curriculum in addition to addressing their broader approach to teaching. Evaluation of applications will begin September 28 and will continue until the position is filled. Colgate is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college in the beautiful Chenango Valley of central New York. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. For more information about the department, please browse our web site at http://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/chemistry. It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at www.upstatenyherc.org.

8/2/18

The Economics Department at Colgate University, a highly selective liberal arts university of 2900 students situated in central New York State, invites applications for one or more open-rank, tenure-stream positions, beginning fall semester 2019. Expectations include excellence in both teaching and research. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach a financial economics course and seminar on a regular basis, but scholarship in any broadly related field will be welcome. Outstanding candidates in any field will be considered. Completion of Ph.D. prior to or shortly after the date of hire is expected. All Colgate University faculty are expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. A cover letter, curriculum vitae, 3 letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a job-market paper must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/11758. All applications should speak directly to the candidate’s ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at www.upstatenyherc.org. Dual career couples should be aware that Colgate is also hiring in the field of international macroeconomics. Colgate University is located within easy commuting distance of Hamilton College in Clinton, NY; Hamilton is also planning to make multiple appointments in Economics and other disciplines. It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation and gender identity and expression, genetic information, victims of domestic violence and stalking, familial status, and all other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. CONTACT: Robert W. Turner, Chair, Department of Economics, rturner@colgate.edu.

8/27/18

The Film and Media Studies program at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-stream position in Media and Culture at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning fall semester 2019. We seek applications from scholars working at the intersection of media theory, culture, and technology. The candidate should be well versed in media history and theory as teaching responsibilities will include our required Introduction to Film and Media Studies in addition to introductory and upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. As importantly, the position offers opportunities to collaborate with faculty and departments across the disciplines to develop courses that explore film and media. Ongoing contributions to the program’s longstanding tradition of bringing a diverse group of film, video, and media artists as well as media scholars to campus will be integral to the position, as will curating screenings and organizing special events. All Colgate faculty are expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. Completion of Ph.D. is expected prior to or shortly after the date of hire. Letter of application, CV, and three current letters of recommendation must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/11471. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Candidates should describe in their cover letter how their teaching and scholarship might support the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, as well as their ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds. Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at www.upstatenyherc.org. It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other category covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

8/2/18

The department of Mathematics at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor with teaching and research interests in algebra, beginning fall semester 2019. Completion of the Ph.D. is expected prior to or shortly after the date of hire. Colgate values and supports research and teaching of high quality. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain a strong research profile that primarily reflects at least one of the following Mathematical Subject Classification areas: 11R-T; 13; 14H; 16; 17B; 20A-F, K. In addition to supporting introductory level offerings, teaching expectations include contributions to required proof-writing, abstract algebra, and capstone courses as well as established or new electives in algebra. All Colgate faculty are expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. A cover letter, CV, unofficial graduate transcript, research statement, teaching statement, and three or four current reference letters, one of which should address teaching in detail, must be submitted through https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/12636. The successful candidate will also effectively describe in the cover letter how their scholarly interests, broadly construed, can engage students through an undergraduate curriculum. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. All applications should speak directly in the cover letter to the candidate’s ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2018, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at https://upstatenyherc.org. The department is also conducting a search for a tenure-stream appointment in Combinatorics. Colgate is a highly selective liberal arts university of 2900 undergraduate students situated in central New York state. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Further information about the Mathematics department and its curriculum can be found at http://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/mathematics It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence and stalking, familial status, and all other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

9/26/18

The Program in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (MIST) at Colgate University announces an opening for a full-time three-year renewable Lecturer in the Arabic Language. The successful candidate will join the university’s thriving Arabic program beginning in Fall 2019. This is a non-tenure-track, university-year appointment for an initial probationary year and then renewable for a two-year period upon mutual agreement. This position may be renewed for additional three-year periods, contingent upon excellent performance and institutional need. The teaching load is four courses per year (2/2). Responsibilities: The appointee will normally teach four Arabic classes per academic year at all levels (introductory to advanced). The successful candidate will contribute collaboratively to curriculum development in the MIST program, advise students, and perform program service. The candidate must be able and willing to implement a proficiency-based and communicative language teaching framework and use an integrated curriculum of MSA and colloquial (as currently represented by the 3rd edition of Al-Kitaab). Candidates must be aware of and committed to the standards for Arabic language teaching as defined by the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages. On occasion, the successful candidate may also be invited to teach, as needed and as qualified, a course related to the MIST program and/or Colgate’s Liberal Arts Core Curriculum and/or other Interdisciplinary Programs (e.g., Africana and Latin American Studies; Asian Studies; Environmental Studies; Film and Media Studies; LGBTQ Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Women’s Studies). The successful candidate might also participate in our off-campus study programming. Requirements: The appointee must have at least an M.A. in a field relevant to Arabic language studies, with preference given to Applied Linguistics or Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language. Those without formal training in second-language pedagogy are expected to demonstrate a significant record of successful classroom experience. The successful candidate must also have the following qualifications: native or near-native proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), at least one dialect, and English; extensive experience in the latest developments in Arabic language pedagogy, curriculum design, and material development; and substantial classroom experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching Arabic as a foreign language (MSA and a dialect) at all levels in an academic setting. Training in OPI protocol is desirable. How to apply: Applicants should submit 1) a cover letter explaining the candidate’s interest in the position. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Candidates should describe in their cover letter how their teaching and scholarship might support the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. 2) a current curriculum vitae, 3) evidence of teaching effectiveness. Each applicant should also arrange for three confidential letters of reference, which should be uploaded directly by the authors. All application materials should be uploaded to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/11825. Review of applications will begin on October 5, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be held via video- or tele-conferencing. Colgate is a highly selective liberal arts university with an ambitious study-abroad program. It comprises 2900 students and is situated in rural New York state. Further information about the MIST program department can be found at http://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/middle-eastern-and-islamic-studies. It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected veterans status, sexual orientation and gender identity and expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence and stalking, familial status, and all other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at upstatenyherc.org. Questions may be sent to Ms. Nicole Catgenova (ncatgenova@colgate.edu).

9/18/18

The Philosophy Department at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning fall semester 2019. AOS: MetaEthics. AOC: Open. Completion of the Ph.D. in philosophy is expected prior to or shortly after the date of hire. All Colgate faculty are expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, at least three reference letters, a writing sample, a research statement, and a teaching statement through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/12411 Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Candidates should describe in their application how their approach to teaching, scholarship, or service might support such an inclusive educational environment. Complete applications received before November 23, 2018 will receive full consideration. Short-listed candidates will be invited for Skype interviews in December. Finalists will be invited for on-campus interviews in late January and early February 2019. It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation and gender identity and expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other category covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

10/18/18

The department of political science at Colgate University seeks to fill a one-year position in American politics at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor. The appointment will begin in the fall of 2019. Candidates should be able to teach introductory courses in American politics, as well as more advanced courses in the candidates’ areas of interest. Specialization is open but preference will be given to candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: the presidency, political parties, transnational politics, religion and politics, and American political development. The teaching load is five courses over two semesters. Completion of Ph.D. is preferred prior to, or shortly after, the date of hire. Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and evidence of teaching effectiveness, and arrange for submission of three letters of recommendation. All materials must be submitted online [at academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/13220]. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. All applications should speak directly to the candidate’s ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds. Review of applications will begin March 1 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at www.upstatenyherc.org. It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Colgate University is a highly selective liberal arts university of 2900 students situated in central New York state. Please contact committee chair Michael Hayes at mhayes@colgate.edu for further information.

2/4/19

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Colgate University invites applications for three visiting positions in psychological science or cognitive neuroscience beginning fall semester 2019. These positions may be renewable annually for up to three years.

The teaching load for each position is equivalent to five courses per year. Area of specialty is open, with the combination of the two successful candidates being able to fill the following teaching responsibilities: foundational courses (such as Introduction to Psychological Science, Research Methods, and Statistics), courses in human and/or animal cognition / cognitive neuroscience, student research supervision, and upper-level courses in the candidate’s specialty area (e.g., attention and memory, decision making, cognitive neuroscience, etc.). Successful candidates may be expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. Completion of Ph.D. in psychology or cognitive neuroscience is expected prior to, or shortly after, the date of hire.

Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Candidates should describe in their cover letter how their teaching and scholarship might support the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. That cover letter, a curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, and three letters of recommendation must be submitted through Academic Jobs Online. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at www.upstatenyherc.org.

Colgate is a highly selective liberal arts university of 2,900 students situated in central New York. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Further information about the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences can be found here. Appointees will join a faculty of teacher-scholars deeply committed to a strong, research-oriented program, and to a vibrant undergraduate curriculum that integrates psychological science and neuroscience. It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected veterans status, sexual orientation or gender identity expression, genetic information, being or having been a victim of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are especially encouraged to apply.

12/11/18

The Sociology and Anthropology Department at Colgate University invites applications for one or more one-year visiting assistant professor positions in Sociology beginning fall semester 2019. Priority will be given to sociologists with research and teaching interests at the intersection of gender and sexualities, queer-studies, or critical race studies. We will also consider candidates focused on immigration, urban sociology, health, research methods, or media. This position is for one year with additional years possible pending institutional need. Completion of Ph.D. in Sociology is expected prior to or shortly after the date of hire. The successful candidate may be expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. A cover letter, CV, and three reference letters must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/xxx. Candidates should describe in their cover letter how their teaching and scholarship might support the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Review of applications will begin Feb. 1, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at www.upstatenyherc.org. It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

1/16/19

The Department of Theater at Colgate University invites applications for a one-year position in Design at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor, beginning fall 2019. There is a possibility of renewal for a second year contingent on department needs and successful teaching in the first year. Completion of a terminal degree (MFA) or equivalent professional experience is expected prior to the date of hire. The field of specialization is open, and versatile candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply: scenic, costume or lighting design. The teaching assignment of five courses per year (or the equivalent) will include at least one introductory design course in the candidate’s field(s) of specialization and the design of two departmental productions per year. Letter of application (including teaching interests), curriculum vitae, an online design portfolio, and the names and contact information for three references must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/13245. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Candidates should describe in their cover letter how their teaching might create an inclusive educational environment. Review of applications begins March 15, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at www.upstatenyherc.org. It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been a victim of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Colgate is a highly selective liberal arts university of 2900 students situated in central New York state. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Further information about the Theater department can be found at http://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/theater.

2/5/19

The Department of Theater at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-stream position in Dance at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in the fall semester of 2019. Completion of the terminal degree Ph.D or M.F.A. is expected prior to or shortly after the date of hire. Although a Ph.D. is preferred, candidates with an M.F.A. and significant professional experience will be considered.

The field of specialization in scholarship and artistic practice is open, and candidates with an interdisciplinary interest and approach in both Theater and Dance are especially encouraged to apply. The teaching assignment of five courses per year may include an interdisciplinary introduction to Theater and Dance; beginning and advanced courses in Dance technique and choreography; and courses in Dance theory and history. All Colgate faculty are expected to contribute to all-university Programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum.

Letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three current reference letters must be submitted through Academic Jobs Online by December 2, 2018. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Candidates should describe in their cover letter how their teaching might create an inclusive educational environment.

It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation and gender identity and expression, genetic information, victims of domestic violence and stalking, familial status, and all other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at www.upstatenyherc.org. Review of applications will begin December 2, 2018 and continue until the position is filled.

9/13/18