Faculty Positions

Colgate University’s Department of Theater seeks a full time Technical Director and Senior Lecturer in Stagecraft beginning July 1, 2025 to join a dynamic team of professional artists and educators.

The Technical Director (TD) coordinates and manages all aspects of production for the Department of Theater, which produces up to four theater and dance main stage productions each year, along with student and visiting artist events. Together with the Assistant Technical Director, the TD oversees all scenic, electrics, and sound/video equipment; manages the Department’s facilities and production builds; works with visiting designers; supervises an Assistant Technical Director and occasional overhire labor; and recruits and trains work-study staff. The TD acts as a principal carpenter, props supervisor, and scenic artist on all builds, and instructs student labor of varied skill levels. The TD also teaches one Stagecraft course per semester and mentors students with an interest in technical theater, including student stage managers.

The TD collaborates with the Theater Production and Operations Manager and the Chair of the Department of Theater on scheduling the production season and planning production budgets. In addition, the TD prepares all necessary production paperwork, including production calendars and construction drawings; schedules work calls; and oversees purchasing of all materials. Together with the ATD, the TD  provides support for other University events sponsored by the Department of Theater, and any other events that take place in the Department of Theater’s facilities. The TD is responsible for safety oversight and guidance for all technical areas of the Department’s operation, and for planning and budgeting annual facilities upgrades. The ideal candidate for this position is a technical theater generalist, with a wide range of skills and interests, and a commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate students in a liberal arts context.

Colgate is a highly selective liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York state. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Learn more about the Theater department. 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. 

Salary Range or Pay Grade
$75,000 - $78,000 Requirements

An M.F.A. in Technical Theater or a closely related field is preferred. Candidates with a B.F.A., B.A., or B.S. degree and at least five years of professional experience in technical direction will also be considered. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required. The candidate should be knowledgeable and have experience in more than one area of production, including scenic construction. Experience working with students and/or staff of varying skill sets is desirable. Candidates should describe in their cover letter how their teaching or professional experience and mentorship might support the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

How to Apply
Applications materials must be submitted through Interfolio. Review of applications will begin April 11, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Please provide a cover letter, resume, and names of three references.

Qualifications
Accountabilities

• Primarily accountable for accurate and timely execution of all technical elements of productions in the Brehmer Theater.
• Develops and adheres to budgets for all production elements, except costumes.
• Ensures proper maintenance and operation of all scene shop tools and theater systems (rigging, sound, and lighting) in accordance with relevant safety protocols.
• Responsible for procurement of key supplies (lumber, paint, building supplies, properties) as needed.
• Ensures proper training and effective supervision of newly hired technicians, student workers and laboratory students.
• Accountable for effective scheduling and coverage of technicians for all events taking place in Brehmer Theater.
• Accountable for adherence to Colgate University’s Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) that defines the university’s laboratory safety policies, practices, and procedures to ensure a safe learning environment for students, staff and faculty.
• Accountable for staying current with relevant regulations (e.g. health, safety, care, and otherwise).
• Participates in all academic meetings in the Department of Theater and Dance. Submits and reviews recommendations on facility and instructional improvements.

Technical Competencies

• Instructional Support Demonstrated ability to train and supervise student labor of varied skill levels in the use of theater technology.
• Workshop Skills Demonstrated ability to build scenery and props utilizing traditional theatrical woodworking techniques and knowledge of tool safety.
• Workshop Support Demonstrated ability to organize the shop environment and effectively manage inventory levels of materials and supplies. Ability to diagnose problems with key theater equipment and arrange for proper repairs and maintenance.
• Technical Direction Demonstrated expertise in all areas of stagecraft sufficient to effectively plan and execute scenic, lighting, property, video, and sound designs.
• Budget Management Demonstrated ability to provide accurate and timely cost projections for scenic, lighting, projection, and sound designs.
• Adherence to Deadlines Demonstrated ability to adhere to production schedules.
• Rigging Demonstrated ability to safely and efficiently suspend scenic and lighting equipment overhead.
• Technology Familiarity with design-specific software (including ETC Ion lighting console, QLab, AutoCad and/or Vectorworks, Adobe Photoshop) sufficient to navigate, train others, provide access, and perform simple troubleshooting activities.
• Regulatory Safety Knowledge Demonstrated ability to create and maintain a safe, efficient production workshop environment. Demonstrated ability to enforce Occupational Safety and
• Health Administration (OSHA) regulations as they pertain to theater practice; to enforce the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as needed; and adherence to standard theater chemical, physical, and environmental Hazard Communication (HAZ-COM) practices.
• Physical Requirements Must be able to work independently, climb ladders to a height of 24 feet, and lift objects of up to 50 lbs.
• Other Information Valid Driver's License is required. Evening and weekend work will be necessary on occasion.

Campus Crime Reporting and Statistics
The Department of Campus Safety at Colgate University will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

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, 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 with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.  

The Department of Earth and Environmental Geosciences at Colgate University invites applications for a visiting Assistant Professor position in the field of structural geology, beginning in the spring of 2026.  Highly competitive candidates with a completed Ph.D. may be considered for an earlier appointment, starting in fall of 2025. The initial term of the appointment will be through the spring of 2027, contingent on satisfactory teaching in the 2025-2026 academic year. There is a possibility of renewal beyond the spring of 2027, contingent on department needs and an evaluation of teaching effectiveness in the first year. Ph.D. in geoscience or a closely related field is required by the start of the appointment. Please note that Colgate will not sponsor any visa or work authorization for this position.

We seek an individual who is committed to excellence in teaching and research at the undergraduate level, within the field of structural geology. Candidates should support the department’s mission of field-based teaching, which may include field trips and participation in departmental field courses. The successful candidate will contribute to introductory teaching in the geosciences for majors and non-majors, as well as to upper-level courses in their area of specialty. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum.

Application Instructions
A cover letter, CV, research and teaching statements, and three reference letters must be submitted through Interfolio at Interfolio. Review of applications will begin May 16, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Candidates are encouraged to review Colgate’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. In their application materials, candidates must describe how their teaching might support the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Colgate is a vibrant liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York state. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Learn more about the Earth and Environmental Geosciences Department.

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. 

Salary Range or Pay Grade
$75,000 per year

Campus Crime Reporting and Statistics
The Department of Campus Safety at Colgate University will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page.  Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

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, 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 with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.  

The Russian and Eurasian Studies Program at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, USA invites applications for a Russian Language Intern position in the Russian and Eurasian Studies Program for the 2025-2026 academic year (late August 2025 through mid-May 2026). There is a possibility of renewal for an additional year, pending institutional need and successful job performance. The Russian Language Intern will be provided by the university with a $13,800 annual living stipend, as well as the following benefits:

• A private room in a shared apartment with other language interns, within walking distance of campus
• Health insurance
• A partial university meal plan ($2,500 value)
• Access to athletics facilities
• Up to $2,500 toward travel to/from their home country.
• Enrollment in up to two Colgate University classes for credit each semester
   

The successful candidate is expected to be fluent in Russian and sufficiently proficient in English to function in an English-speaking environment. Candidates should either hold or be actively pursuing a degree at either the undergraduate or graduate level. Colgate will support a J-1 visa for this position.

Language interns work on a part-time basis, usually contributing about 20 hours per week. Language interns will assist lead instructors in language courses and will not be responsible for teaching their own courses or for assigning grades for student work.

The responsibilities of a language intern may include the following:

• Providing assistance to instructors and professors of the relevant language
• Providing one-on-one and small group tutoring services to students learning the language
• Correcting student homework and essays
• Organizing extracurricular cultural and language activities with students (i.e., creating social events for students outside the class)
• Taking part in informal language conversations (i.e., Table of Babel)
• Supporting CLAC (Cultures and Language Across the Curriculum) courses
• Collaborating with staff of the Keck Language Center at Colgate
• Actively participating in the relevant language club on campus
• Other duties assigned by the relevant program or department chair.

Application materials:

• CV written in English
• Application letter written in English, in which the candidate explains the reasons for applying, addresses how the candidate is qualified for the position, and indicates any extra-curricular activities that may be helpful for the position
• Two letters of recommendation that address the candidate’s teaching

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. All application materials must be submitted through Interfolio.

Review of applications will begin on May 10, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by Zoom. Colgate is a vibrant liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York state. Learn more about  the Russian and Eurasian Studies Program. 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. 

Campus Crime Reporting and Statistics
The Department of Campus Safety at Colgate University will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page.  Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

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, 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 with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.  

The Department of Writing & Rhetoric at Colgate University invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position (renewable for a second year, contingent upon teaching performance) beginning fall semester 2025. The department seeks a teacher-scholar who can contribute to its liberal arts program in writing and rhetorical studies.  Required qualifications: PhD, completed or near completion, in rhetoric, composition, communication studies, or related field, and experience teaching at the university level.  Applications from candidates who have taught multiple sections of  rhetoric, composition, public speaking, or visual rhetoric are especially welcome.

We are seeking a colleague committed to liberal arts education grounded in inclusive and equity-driven pedagogy. Teaching responsibilities for the year consist of five courses, including either introductory writing or public speaking. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to teach existing courses in the Writing and Rhetoric department and/or develop new courses in their area of specialization.

Applying
Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities.  Cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references who will be willing to upload letters on the candidate's behalf, and a statement of teaching philosophy that speaks directly to the candidate's ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of backgrounds, should be submitted through Interfolio. Further information about applying for this position can be found here.

Review of applications will begin May 23, 2025, 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. 

Colgate University is a top liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York state. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Learn more about the Department of Writing and Rhetoric.

Salary Range or Pay Grade
$71,000 (for ABD candidates) to $75,000 (for candidates with a PhD in hand)

Campus Crime Reporting and Statistics
The Department of Campus Safety at Colgate University will provide upon request a copy of the Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.  This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page.  Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

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, 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 with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Theater at Colgate University invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position in Theater History and Performance Studies. Ideally, the position will begin in fall 2025, but the department will consider applicants who are not available until spring 2026. There is a possibility of renewal for one or two additional years, contingent on department needs and successful teaching in the first year. Completion of a terminal degree (Ph.D. or D.F.A.) is required before or shortly after the date of hire. Please note that Colgate will not sponsor any visa or work authorization for this position.

The field of specialization is open, and versatile candidates with the ability to cover a wide variety of historical periods and geographical areas in their teaching are especially encouraged to apply. The teaching assignment of five courses per year includes a two-semester course sequence in theater history, required of all theater majors, as well as the opportunity to teach one or more advanced courses in the candidate’s field(s) of specialization. The successful candidate may be expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum.

Applying
Review of applications will begin June 23 and continue until the position is filled. Candidates who wish to begin the position in fall 2025 are strongly encouraged to submit their application materials by June 23. A cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three professional references must be submitted through Interfolio. In the cover letter, candidates must describe how their approach to teaching might create an inclusive educational environment. Candidates who identify as persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Colgate is a highly selective liberal arts university of 3,200 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 here. 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.

Salary Range or Pay Grade
$71,000 (for ABD candidates) to $75,000 (for candidates with a PhD in hand)

Campus Crime Reporting and Statistics
The Department of Campus Safety at Colgate University will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. Crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page.  Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

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, 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 with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.