Faculty Job Opportunities

The Department of the Classics at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment at the level of assistant professor to begin July 2015. The department seeks applicants experienced in the teaching of Latin and Greek at all levels, with a research interest in Greek or Latin literature and competence to develop courses that address the breadth of cross-cultural interaction in the ancient Mediterranean world.

Completion of Ph.D. is expected prior to or shortly after date of hire. In addition to teaching within the department, the successful candidate will also be expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. The teaching load is five courses per year.

Colgate is a highly selective liberal arts university of 2,800 students situated in central New York. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship.

Applications and dossiers, including three letters of recommendation, a curriculum vitae, and a writing sample, must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4773. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2014, and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at www.upstatenyherc.org. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body further the University’s educational mission. Colgate University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer; women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
10/2/14

The Department of Computer Science at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure stream position in computer science at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning fall semester 2015. Completion of a Ph.D. in computer science is expected prior to or shortly after the date of hire. A strong interest in both teaching and research is also expected. The department is especially interested in applicants with expertise in computer systems, including operating systems, architecture, and cloud computing, though strong applicants in other areas are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will teach courses in their area of expertise, help staff department courses, and also be expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum.

Colgate University is a highly selective liberal arts college of 2800 students situated in a picturesque village in central New York.

The department offers excellent teaching and research facilities, and the university is committed to promoting excellence in both teaching and research. A letter of application, curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation should be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/5039. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives, identities and ways of life. Candidates are encouraged to describe in their application any experience with or interest in promoting a diverse and inclusive educational environment. Review of applications will begin January 20, 2015, and continue until the position is filled. For more information about the department, please browse our web site http://cs.colgate.edu.

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 http://www.upstatenyherc.org. Colgate is an EEO/AA employer; women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
10/30/14

F1 Trade The Economics Department at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure track position, beginning fall semester 2015. We expect to hire at the Assistant Professor level, but outstanding candidates will be considered at the Associate or Full Professor level.

Colgate is a highly selective liberal arts college where excellence in teaching and research are expected and supported.

We seek a candidate with a research specialty in international trade and would welcome applications from candidates with broader interests in globalization and international political economy or the Chinese economy. Teaching would include courses in international economics and international trade.

All Colgate faculty are expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. Completion of Ph.D. prior to or shortly after the date of hire is expected. A letter of interest, curriculum vitae, 3 letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness, and a sample of recent scholarship must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4592. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2014, 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. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body further the University's educational mission.

Colgate University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. CONTACT: Nicole Simpson, Department of Economics, Colgate University; 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346. Further information about the department may be found at http://www.colgate.edu/economics
9/12/14

I2 - Education K - Law and Economics H - Public Economics Q5 - Environmental Economics The Economics Department at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure track position, beginning fall semester 2015. We expect to hire at the Assistant Professor level, but outstanding candidates will be considered at the Associate or Full Professor level. Colgate is a highly selective liberal arts college where excellence in teaching and research are expected and supported. We seek an applied microeconomist with a strong interest in public policy. Teaching would include electives in the candidate’s field of specialization and contributions to courses required for the economics major, such as principles, intermediate microeconomics, statistics, or econometrics. All Colgate faculty are expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. Completion of Ph.D. prior to or shortly after the date of hire is expected. A letter of interest, curriculum vitae, 3 letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness, and a sample of recent scholarship must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4593. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2014, 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. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body further the University's educational mission. Colgate University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. CONTACT: Takao Kato, Search Committee (Public Policy), Department of Economics, Colgate University; 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346. Further information about the department may be found at http://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/economics
9/12/14

Colgate University invites applications for the Olive B. O'Connor Fellowship in Creative Writing. Writers of nonfiction and fiction who have recently completed an MFA, MA, or PhD in creative writing, and who need a year to complete their first book, are encouraged to apply. The selected writers will spend the academic year (late August 2015 to early May 2016) at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York. The fellows will teach one creative writing course each semester and will give a public reading from the work in progress. The fellowship carries a stipend of $37,500 plus travel expenses; health and life insurance are provided.

Complete applications consist of a cover letter; resume; three letters of recommendation, at least one of which should address the candidate's abilities as a teacher; and a maximum of 30 double-spaced manuscript pages of prose. The writing sample may be a completed work or an excerpt from something larger. All applications must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4538 by February 1, 2015. Colgate is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body further the University's education mission.
9/8/14

Colgate University’s Film and Media Studies Program seeks a scholar well versed in the history and theory of film and media, with a particular focus on transnational European cinema, for a one-year visiting assistant professor position beginning Fall 2015. Completion of Ph.D. in Film/Media Studies or a related field is expected prior to, or shortly after, date of hire.

Teaching responsibilities will include the Introduction to Film and Media Studies, Documentary Film, and upper-level courses such as Post-War European Cinema. Ongoing contributions to the program's longstanding tradition of bringing film and video artists as well as scholars of film and media to campus will be integral to the position, as will programming screenings and organizing special events. Outstanding screening facilities support a range of digital and analog formats, including 16mm and 35mm projection. Five course teaching load.

Letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/5099. Review of applications will begin February 15, 2015, and continue until the position is filled.

Colgate University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer; women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are strongly 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.
11/12/14

Colgate University Libraries seek a service-oriented professional with a strong commitment to problem-solving, training, documentation, and collaborative work with librarians, staff, technologists, and Colgate’s faculty and students. Reporting to the Associate Director of Technology and Digital Initiatives and working closely with vendors and other librarians, the person in this position provides technical expertise, day-to-day administration, and broad support for traditional and emerging library software solutions and standards.

The incumbent will use a variety of technologies, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to provide the best possible experience for library patrons and staff who use the information in our library systems. This will include first-line support as well as maintenance and implementation in a broad range of systems with primary, sustained focus on the integrated library system (III/Sierra) and Dematic automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS). Must have the ability to work effectively both in a team setting and independently in a changing environment.

 Additional information about Colgate University and the Colgate Libraries is available at http://exlibris.colgate.edu/joinus.html. Application instructions can be found at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4438. Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vita, and provide e-mail addresses for three references, including current supervisor. Official transcripts will be required of candidates selected for an on-campus interview. Review of applications will begin on October 27, 2014, and continue until the position is filled.

Colgate is a highly selective private liberal arts university located in Hamilton, NY, and is an EO/AA employer. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body further the university’s educational mission. Women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Applicants with dual career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at http://www.upstatenyherc.org
9/15/14

The Department of Mathematics at Colgate University is accepting applications for a tenure-stream, full-time position in statistics at the level of Assistant Professor, beginning fall semester 2015. A PhD is required, with preference given to applicants working in the analytics / data science field, broadly defined.

The successful candidate will teach introductory courses in the department, contribute to curricular development through upper level undergraduate courses in statistics and possibly in related areas (such as actuarial sciences), as well as mentor student projects. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help shape the direction in which statistics is taught at Colgate.

Colgate provides support for interdisciplinary collaboration on and off campus. We also have a group of faculty in mathematics, biology, computer science, and physics working at the intersections of these disciplines.

Colgate University is a highly selective, undergraduate, liberal arts college of 2900 students situated in central New York. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Faculty members teach five courses per year; all faculty are expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum.

A complete application includes a cover letter, a vita, an unofficial graduate transcript, statements on teaching and research, and three letters of recommendation, one of which must address teaching in detail. All applicants should apply through mathjobs at http://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/jobs/6277.

 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 http://www.upstatenyherc.org. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body further the University's educational mission.

Colgate University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2014, and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the Joint Mathematical Meeting in San Antonio, Texas, from January 10, 2015, to January 13, 2015, and by phone or Skype.
9/18/14

The Department of Political Science at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in American Politics at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor beginning fall semester 2015. High scholarly promise and demonstrable excellence in teaching are essential. We seek candidates with expertise in at least one of the following areas: public policy and administration, political behavior, political and civic culture, and ethnic, urban, or environmental politics. Ability to teach a course on research methods, and a willingness to engage in departmental service at a level commensurate with rank, are highly desirable. Teaching includes a mix of introductory and upper-level courses to satisfy a five-course annual load; all Colgate faculty are expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. Entry-level candidates are expected to have completed a PhD prior to or shortly after the date of hire.

Applicants must submit a letter of application, current vita, three letters of recommendation, a short writing sample, and evidence of successful teaching via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4133. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2014, and will continue until the position has been filled. Colgate University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body further the University’s academic mission. Women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups 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.
6/30/14

The Department of Political Science at Colgate University invites applications for a one-year replacement position in political theory beginning in the fall of 2015. Experience and evidence of teaching excellence are essential. There is a possibility of renewal for a second year contingent on department needs and successful teaching the first year. The teaching load is five courses spread over two semesters and includes a mixture of introductory and upper level courses. Introductory courses cover the history of political philosophy (ancient, medieval, and modern) and a thematic course on “Politics and Moral Vision.” Upper level courses may include topics in American political thought, contemporary political and social analysis, natural law and constitutional law, formal theory and methodology, or special interests of scholarly research.

Completion of the Ph.D. is expected prior to or shortly after date of hire. Candidates should submit a letter of application, current vita, two or three letters of recommendation, graduate transcript, writing samples, and evidence of teaching experience online through the Academic Jobs Online website at the following link: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/5282. Review of applications will begin March 1, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled.

Colgate University is an equal opportunity – affirmative action employer; developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, student body, and staff further the university’s academic mission. Women and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
1/6/15

COLGATE UNIVERSITY’S Department of Religion seeks candidates for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professorship in the study of Buddhism, beginning fall semester 2015. Specialization in terms of time period is open, but expertise in Buddhism in the context of East Asian Religions is preferred. Ph.D. in Religious Studies/Religion and familiarity with problems and issues in the study of religion are required. Doctoral degree is expected prior to or shortly after the date of hire.

The successful candidate will contribute to Colgate’s Asian Studies program and is expected to participate in all university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum.

Applicants must submit a letter of application, current vita, three letters of recommendation, and evidence of successful teaching via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4259. Review of applications will begin November 7, 2014 (DATE EXTENDED), and will continue until the position is filled.

Colgate is a highly-selective liberal arts college located in central New York with an ambitious study abroad program, and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body furthers the University's educational mission. Women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities as Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at www.upstatenyherc.org.
7/30/14--updated 10/13/14

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Colgate University invites applications for a one-year visiting position in sociology at the level of Assistant Professor, to commence in the Fall 2015 semester (Ph.D. expected by time of appointment). The Department expects to hire one to two candidates, and competitive applicants would have expertise in one or more of the following areas: Criminology and Deviance, Environment, Gender and Sexuality, Immigration, Medicine, Race and Ethnicity, and Urban Sociology. Teaching duties will include Introduction to Sociology. All Colgate University faculty are expected to participate in all-University programs, which includes the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. Review of applications will begin March 1, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. All applications should include: a cover letter specifying the applicant's interest in the position and how that interest intersects with the applicant's teaching and research experiences, c.v., one article-length writing sample, and three letters of recommendation (ideally, at least one letter will address the candidate’s teaching qualifications). All materials should be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/5336. Colgate is a highly selective, liberal arts college located in central New York. 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 committed to supporting a changing national student population, and strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives, identities, ways of life, and philosophies. Candidates are encouraged to describe in their cover letter their strengths and experiences in teaching diverse student populations and in promoting a diverse and inclusive educational environment. Colgate is an EEO/AA employer; women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply..
1/30/15

The Department of Writing and Rhetoric at Colgate University seeks to fill a one-year full-time position as a Visiting Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2015. The department seeks a colleague prepared to contribute to the ongoing development of its program in rhetorical studies.

Required qualifications: Completion of Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or related field is expected prior to or shortly after date of hire; university level teaching experience in first-year composition. Possible secondary specialties include contemporary rhetorical theory, visual rhetoric, digital rhetoric. Experience with or interest in employing new pedagogical technologies would be welcomed. Teaching responsibilities: five courses (introductory, intermediate, or advanced writing and rhetoric).

Colgate University is a highly selective, undergraduate, liberal arts college with competitive salaries and benefits. Letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/5209.

Review of applications will begin January 15, 2015, and continue until the position is filled. Colgate is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body further the University’s educational mission. Women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are strongly 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.
12/5/14

The Department of Writing & Rhetoric at Colgate University seeks to fill a one-year full-time position as a Visiting Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2015. The department seeks a colleague prepared to contribute to its ongoing development of a program in rhetorical studies.

Required qualifications: Completion of Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition or related field is expected prior to or shortly after date of hire; university level teaching experience in composition. Possible secondary specialties include rhetorical history and theory, feminist rhetoric, human rights rhetoric. Experience with or interest in employing new pedagogical technologies would be welcomed. Teaching responsibilities: five courses (introductory as well as intermediate or advanced writing and rhetoric).

Colgate University is a highly selective, undergraduate, liberal arts college with competitive salaries and benefits. Letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/5060.

Review of applications will begin December 15, 2014, and continue until the position is filled. Colgate University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer; women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are strongly 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.
11/6/14