Faculty Job Opportunities
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Art & Art History: Kindler Chair in Global Contemporary Art/Art Historian (tenure-stream position)
Colgate University Announces the Kindler Chair in Global Contemporary Art
Colgate University seeks applications and nominations for an art historian with an international reputation and a distinguished record of research, publications, and teaching to fill the Kindler Chair in Global Contemporary Art. The appointment, to be made at the associate or full rank, will begin in the fall of 2014.
This position will support the development and teaching of undergraduate courses in transnational and global art and art institutions since 1970. The area of specialization is open but the candidate’s research focus should be relevant to the shifting terrain of contemporary art and in particular to the interaction of aesthetic and cultural ideals across boundaries. The Kindler Chair is also expected to contribute to Colgate’s university-wide interdisciplinary programs.
The position includes a very competitive salary, a travel and research budget, as well as the opportunity for collaboration with Colgate’s newly planned Center for Art and Culture.
Please send nominations or letters of interest to Professor Mary Ann Calo, Chair, Kindler Chair Search Committee, mcalo@colgate.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled.
Colgate is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff further the university’s educational mission. Visa assistance for international candidates may be available. 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 2800 students situated in central New York. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Get more information about the Department of Art and Art History.
9/24/13
Art & Art History: Studio Art, Photography (tenure-stream position)
Full-time tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in the Department of Art & Art History, beginning fall term 2014. Teach beginning and advanced courses in photography as a studio practice within a joint studio and art history department equipped with both analog and digital facilities. Additional responsibilities include annual participation in the introductory studio course that spans theory and practice across artistic media, annual supervision of senior projects, periodic supervision of the department's senior project sequence in studio art, and regular contributions to Colgate's interdisciplinary programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. The candidate is responsible for oversight of the photography facilities.
Completion of the MFA is expected prior to or shortly after the date of hire. Five course load. Letter of application, c.v., three current letters of recommendation, and examples of recent work, publications, as well as students work must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3018. Examples of recent work can be submitted following the directions supplied by Academic Jobs Online or an included URL. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2013, and continue until the position is filled.
Colgate is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff further the university's educational mission. 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 2800 students situated in central New York. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Further information about the Art and Art History department can be found here.
10/7/13
Biology: Physiology or Evolutionary Biology (multiple 1-year positions)
Colgate University is seeking two or more Visiting Assistant Professors to fill one-year positions in the Department of Biology starting August 2014. Applicants may be from any area of biology. Priority will be given to candidates who can teach physiology (including human physiology) or evolutionary biology, but opportunities may exist for individuals with teaching experience or expertise in ecology, biostatistics, or molecular biology.
Successful candidates may team-teach in an introductory course (either Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity or Molecules, Cells, and Genes) and will teach elective courses in their area of expertise. Candidates 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.
The appointees will join a biology faculty committed to innovative teaching in the liberal arts setting and involvement of students in research. Completion of PhD prior to or shortly after the date of hire is expected, and teaching experience is desirable.
Please submit an application with cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references to Academic Jobs Online. Review of applications will begin February 27, 2014, and continue until the positions are filled. We intend to begin interviewing candidates by early March.
Colgate University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body furthers the university’s academic mission. Women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Applicants with dual-career considerations are encouraged to apply for these positions and can also find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at www.upstatenyherc.org.
1/28/14
Classics: Latin and Greek (1-year position)
The Department of the Classics at Colgate University invites applications for a one-year appointment at the level of Visiting Assistant Professor to begin fall semester 2014. Completion of the PhD is expected prior to or shortly after the date of hire.
The successful candidate will be expected to bring philological expertise to a department that places high emphasis upon the teaching of Latin and Greek, as well as to teach courses in translation. The department seeks candidates with training and experience in the teaching of Latin and Greek at all levels, preferably with an interest in Greek literature.
The teaching load is five courses per year. Applications and dossiers, including three letters of recommendation and a curriculum vitae, must be submitted to Academic Jobs Online. Review of applications will begin February 15, 2014, and continue until the position is filled.
Colgate University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
12/20/13
Computer Science: Computer Science (tenure-stream position)
The Department of Computer Science invites applications for a tenure stream position in computer science at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning fall semester 2014. 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. Preference will be given to applicants with expertise in mobile computing, human-computer interfaces and graphics, or cloud computing though strong applicants in other areas will also be considered. 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 here.
Review of applications will begin January 10, 2014, 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.
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 form historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
11/1/13
Computer Science: Computer Science (2-year position)
The Department of Computer Science invites applications for a two-year visiting position in computer science at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning fall semester 2014. 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. Applicants are sought in all areas of computer science.
The successful applicant will help staff department courses and be encouraged to participate in all-university programs.
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, three letters of recommendation, research and teaching statements should be submitted through Academic Jobs Online.
Review of applications will begin March 1, 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.
12/20/13
East Asian Languages and Literatures: Chinese (1-year position)
The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures invites applications for a one-year position in Chinese at the level of visiting assistant professor or visiting instructor, beginning August, 2014. A Ph.D. in hand or near completion and native or near native command of both Chinese and English are required; teaching experience in the United States is preferred.
The area of specialization is open. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach language at all levels, a content course in his or her specialization, and an interdisciplinary course in the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. The teaching load is five courses for the year. Salary and benefits are competitive.
Please submit a letter of application, CV, and three letters of reference through Academic Jobs Online. Review of applications will begin February 14, 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, student body, and staff further the University's educational mission. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer; women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
12/19/13
Economics: Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics (tenure-stream position)
The Economics Department at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure track position at the assistant professor level, beginning fall semester 2014.
Colgate is a highly selective liberal arts college where excellence in teaching and research are expected and supported. Research in all areas of macroeconomics will be considered, but preference may be given to those in monetary economics, international macroeconomics or applied macroeconomics. Teaching would include courses in macroeconomics, but candidates who can teach statistics may be given preference. 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/3197. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2013, 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: Don Waldman, Department of Economics, Colgate University; 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346. Further information about the department may be found here.
9/13/13
Economics: General (1 or more possible 1-year positions)
The Economics Department invites applications for one or more possible visiting assistant professor positions for the 2014-2015 academic year. Teaching responsibilities would include courses in the departmental core (introduction to economics, intermediate microeconomics or macroeconomics, econometrics, or introductory statistics) and possibly an economics elective. Fields are open, but preference will be given to a candidate who can teach an elective course in financial economics. Teaching load is 5 courses per year.
Minimum qualifications include: Ph.D. or ABD in economics and a demonstrated ability or potential for high quality teaching. Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and arrange for submission of 3 letters of recommendation. All materials must be submitted here.
Review of applications will begin on March 23, 2014, and continue until positions are 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 especially 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.
Contact: Jeff Baldani, Chair, Department of Economics, jbaldani@colgate.edu
2/17/14
Educational Studies: Foundations/Policy/Philosophy (1-year position)
The Department of Educational Studies at Colgate University seeks a one-year (with possibility of renewal) visiting assistant professor in Foundations of Education beginning Fall 2014. The ideal candidate would have a strong interdisciplinary background and will be able to teach our introductory class, The American School, and upper-level courses on their research. We are looking for scholars who have an active program of interdisciplinary research and teaching interests in any of the following areas: critical policy studies, urban education, feminist philosophies of education, and curriculum studies.
Candidates committed to and with experience in social action pedagogies are especially encouraged to apply. ABD candidates are encouraged to apply, Ph.D. or Ed.D in Foundations of Education preferred. The candidate will contribute to our major/minor programs as well as our teacher certification programs. All Colgate faculty are also expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. Please see the website for more information.
Colgate is a highly-selective liberal arts university of 2800 students situated in central New York and the faculty is committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. The Educational Studies Department is social justice focused. All our faculty are committed to providing a breadth of course offerings to students interested in studying education broadly, including students who are interested in gaining a critical understanding of larger educational phenomena and students planning a career in teaching.
A letter of application, current vita, a statement of a teaching philosophy, evidence of effective teaching, and at least three letters of reference must be submitted here. Review of application materials will begin March 24, 2014, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants with dual-career consideration can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at upstatenyherc.org. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, student body, and staff furthers the University’s educational mission.
Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; women and from historically underrepresented groups candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
2/26/14
English: American Fiction 1865-1945 (tenure-stream position)
The Department of English at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-track position, beginning fall 2014, in American Fiction 1865-1945. Completion of the Ph.D. is expected prior to or shortly after the date of hire. Teaching assignment of five courses per year includes introductory courses in American literature and advanced courses in the candidate’s area(s) of specialization. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum.
Salary and benefits competitive. Please send letter of application, vita, dossier, and three letters of reference submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3260. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2013, and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be held at the MLA convention in Chicago, January 9-12, 2013.
Colgate, a liberal arts college of 2,800 students, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, student body, and staff further the University’s educational mission. Women and applicants 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.
9/20/13
English: Creative Writing (fellowship)
Colgate University invites applications for the Olive B. O'Connor Fellowship in Creative Writing. Writers of nonfiction and poetry 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 2014 to early May 2015) 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, which should arrive by January 15, 2014, 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 or 20 single-sided pages of poetry. The writing sample may be a completed work or an excerpt from something larger.
Colgate is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff further the University's education mission. Complete applications must be submitted through Academic Jobs Online.
8/23/13
English/University Theater: Global Dance (1-year position)
Colgate University invites applications for a one-year visiting scholar/artist position in Dance (at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor), beginning Fall 2014. Candidates whose academic research and artistic practice focus on Asian, African, indigenous, and/or diasporic dance forms are especially encouraged to apply. The teaching assignment of five courses for the year will cover the history, ethnography, and studio practice of dance, both within and beyond the candidate’s field of specialization. Furthermore, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the university’s Liberal Arts Core Curriculum.
Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship, as well as an interest in working with the theater and English faculties to develop and implement a dance curriculum at Colgate. Qualifications: Completion of an M.F.A. or Ph.D. degree is expected prior to or shortly after the date of hire along with demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and a commitment to scholarship/creative work as appropriate.
A letter of application, CV, names of references, and a writing sample to must be submitted to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3267. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2013, and continue until the position is filled. Colgate University is an equal opportunity employer. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body further the University’s academic mission.
9/23/13
Environmental Studies and Physics & Astronomy: Sustainable Technology and Design (joint tenure-stream position)
The Environmental Studies Program and the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Colgate University invite applications for a tenure-stream position in the field of Sustainable Technology and Design at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in the fall semester 2014. Completion of the Ph.D. in physics, engineering, sustainability studies, or a related field is expected prior to or shortly after the date of hire.
The successful candidate will establish an international fieldwork program, preferably in a region of the developing world, and will involve undergraduates in projects that utilize appropriate science or technology to foster human welfare and sustainable development. Start-up funding is available to initiate the successful candidate’s research program.
Teaching responsibilities will include courses in both physics and environmental studies including an introductory environmental studies course on the relationship between science, technology, and sustainability. All Colgate faculty are expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. Colgate’s off-campus study program, which includes both semester-long study abroad and 3-5 week extended study courses, can provide a channel for involving students in international field work.
Colgate is a highly selective liberal arts university of 2800 students situated in a picturesque village in central New York. The physics and astronomy department has nine faculty members and maintains well-equipped research laboratories in quantum and optical physics, condensed matter physics, biophysics, meteorite analysis, and observational astronomy. The Environmental Studies Program is an interdisciplinary program involving faculty from departments including biology, economics, geography, geology, philosophy, and sociology and anthropology, along with many other affiliated faculty. Both programs are housed in the new Ho Interdisciplinary Science Center that is configured to facilitate interdisciplinary teaching and research. The university is committed to advancing sustainability and achieving climate neutrality by 2019.
Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae along with statements of research and teaching interests, including a plan for involving undergraduates in field work. The cv should include a publication list and the names of three individuals who have been asked by the candidate to submit letters of recommendation. An additional letter can be submitted if needed to address the candidate’s teaching qualifications. All materials should be submitted through Academic Jobs Online. Review of applications will begin October 28, 2013, 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 is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
9/5/13
Film and Media Studies: Global Film and Media (tenure-stream position)
Colgate University’s Film and Media Studies program seeks a scholar well versed in the history and theory of global film as an art form, with a demonstrated interest in contemporary media and media theory. The Program invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning fall semester 2014. Completion of Ph.D. is expected prior to or shortly after the date of hire.
Teaching responsibilities will include existing program courses that focus on national and transnational film and media as well as our required Introduction to Film and Media Studies. As importantly, the position offers opportunities to collaborate with faculty and departments across the disciplines to develop courses that explore film and media on a global scale. 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; all Colgate faculty are expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum.
Letter of application, c.v. and three current letters of recommendation must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3166.
Review of applications will begin December 1, 2013, and continue until the position is filled. Colgate is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff further the university’s educational mission. Visa assistance for international candidates may be available. 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.
9/16/13
Geography: Nature-Society Geography (1-year position)
Two-year term appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor of Geography effective Fall 2014. Ph.D. preferred but we will consider candidates close to completion of the Ph.D. We seek applicants with teaching and research interests in Nature-Society Geography who bring human geographic perspectives to their work.
The successful candidate will teach a total of five courses each year. The five course load will include two sections of introductory nature-society geography or human geography and upper-level geography courses in the candidate’s area of specialty. Colgate’s Geography Department currently consists of ten full-time faculty.
With 2800 students and more than 250 faculty, Colgate combines the intimacy of a leading liberal arts college with the breadth and depth of a research university. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body furthers the university’s educational mission.
Colgate University is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer; women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Please submit an application letter, a cv, and three recommendation letters to Academic Jobs Online. Review of completed applications will begin January 17, 2014, and continue until the position is filled.
11/17/13
Geology: Sedimentology/Geomorphology/Landscape Evolution/Hydrogeology (1-2 year position)
The Department of Geology at Colgate University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor. This is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal for a second year. We are especially interested in geoscientists with experience in new approaches to the study of surface geological systems in the general disciplinary areas of sedimentology, geomorphology, subsurface imaging, neotectonics, landscape evolution, environmental remote or local sensing, hydrogeology, or related fields. Completion of the Ph.D. is expected on or closely after the date of appointment on July 1, 2014.
The teaching load for the position will be the equivalent of five courses (laboratories count as half a course) during the regular academic year. Please visit the department’s website for information regarding our facilities, programs, and faculty expertise.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, statement on research and teaching, and three letters of reference through Academic Jobs Online. Review of application materials will begin on February 28th and will continue until the position is filled. Colgate University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, student body, and staff further the university's educational mission. Women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
1/29/14
German: Literature and Cultural Studies (2- or 3-year position)
The Department of German at Colgate University invites applications for a two-year, full-time visiting assistant professor position beginning Fall 2014, with a possibility of extension for a third year.
Field of specialization in German literature and cultural studies is open.
The teaching load is five courses per year and includes language, literature and culture courses as well as participation in the university-wide interdisciplinary Liberal Arts Core Curriculum and other interdisciplinary programs as appropriate.
Candidates should show scholarly promise, a strong commitment to excellence in teaching in both language and literature, and native or near-native fluency in German. Completion of Ph.D. in the field of German literature, German Studies or Comparative Literature is expected prior to or shortly after the date of hire.
A letter of application, CV, and three letters of reference must be submitted through Academic Jobs Online by December 12, 2013. Review of applications will begin on December 12, 2013, and will continue until the position is filled. Selected applicants will be interviewed at the MLA in Chicago.
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, student body, and staff further the University's educational mission. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer; women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
11/22/13
History: Bicentennial Research Fellow (2 year position)
Colgate University, Visiting Assistant Professor, two-year position beginning Fall 2014 with primary responsibilities as a Colgate Bicentennial Research Fellow, to assist with research on the history of Colgate, mainly within the university archives; and to assist with bicentennial events, including the development of traveling and on-campus exhibits, a web-based history project, and other related activities. The position also includes the possibility of teaching one or more courses in the History Department. Applicants should have History Ph.D. in hand. Preference will be given to candidates with fields in one or more of the following areas: the history of higher education, digital humanities, public history, oral history, US history. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body further the University’s educational mission. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, and three letters of reference through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3892. Address any preliminary questions to Jill Harsin, History Department, as Chair of the Search Committee, at jharsin@colgate.edu. Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled.
2/18/14
Jewish Studies: Pre-Modern Judaism (1-year position)
The Jewish Studies Program at Colgate University invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor in pre-modern Judaism beginning fall semester 2014. Preference will be given to scholars whose area of expertise is Hebrew Bible or early Judaism, and who have an interest in working in an interdisciplinary environment. The course load is five courses a year. Completion of Ph.D. is expected prior to or shortly after the date of hire.
The successful candidate will teach classes on topics relevant to the candidate’s expertise and will be expected to contribute to Colgate’s interdisciplinary Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. The Core contribution will most likely be to the “Legacies of the Ancient World” component, but, depending on the candidate’s training and interests, could be to the “Communities and Identities” or “Challenges of Modernity” components.
Colgate is a highly selective liberal arts university of 2800 students situated in Central New York. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. 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 of historically underrepresented groups are especially 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.
A cover letter, CV, and reference letters must be submitted through Academic Jobs Online. Review of applications will begin on December 11, 2013, and continue until the position is filled.
11/15/13
Middle Eastern Studies and Islamic Civilization (MIST): Arabic Language (1- or 2-year position)
The Program in Middle Eastern Studies and Islamic Civilization (MIST) at Colgate University announces an opening for a full-time one-year Visiting Assistant or Associate Professor position or a full-time Lecturer in the Arabic Language. This position may be renewed contingent upon excellent performance and institutional need.
The successful candidate will join the university’s thriving Arabic program beginning in August 2014.
Responsibilities: The appointee will teach five classes per academic year (3/2 or 2/3) at all levels (introductory to advanced) with a possibility of teaching one content-based course. The successful candidate will contribute collaboratively to curriculum development in the program, advise students, and perform department and university service.
Requirements: The appointee must have advanced training in a relevant area of Arabic studies at the time of appointment (Ph.D. preferred for the one-year Visiting Assistant or Associate Professor position; ABD or MA for the Lecturer position). The successful candidate must also have the following qualifications: native or near-native proficiency in Arabic (MSA and at least one dialect) and English; experience in the latest trends 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) in an academic setting in a proficiency-based and communicative framework.
How to apply: Applicants should submit a cover letter addressing teaching philosophy and methods (and research program, if appropriate), an up-to-date curriculum vitae, sample syllabi, tests, language-teaching materials, and copies of student evaluations. These materials should be uploaded to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3731. Each applicant should also arrange for three confidential letters of reference, which should be uploaded directly by the authors to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3731.
Questions may be sent to the Chair of the Arabic Search Committee, Nady Abdal-Ghaffar. Videos of teaching competence may be shared with Mr. Abdal-Ghaffar. Review of applications begins February 1, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled.
Colgate is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body further the university’s educational mission. Visa assistance for international candidates may be available. 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 2800 students situated in central New York. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship.
12/10/13
Music: Ethnomusicology (1-year position)
The Department of Music at Colgate University invites applications for a one-year, full-time visiting assistant professor position in ethnomusicology beginning Fall 2014. Colgate University is a highly selective liberal arts college.
The successful candidate will have a PhD in ethnomusicology and performance experience in world music. Preferred areas of specialization will be the music of Africa, South Asia, East Asia, or Java. Teaching duties will involve five courses for the 2014-15 year, which will include an Introduction to World Music, a world music student performing ensemble in the candidate’s specialty, a course in basic music theory, and one to two courses in Colgate’s Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. One possibility for these core courses would be to focus on a country’s culture and identity.
Please submit a letter of application and CV, along with any supporting performance materials via Academic Jobs Online. Also arrange for the submission of three letters of recommendation through academicjobsonline, at least one of which should address teaching. Review of applications will begin on February 10, 2014, and will continue until a suitable candidate is hired.
Colgate is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body further the University’s educational mission. 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.
12/30/13
Peace & Conflict Studies: Peace & Conflict Studies (1- or 2-year position)
The Peace and Conflict Studies Program at Colgate University (PCON) seeks a visiting assistant professor for a one-year term, with possible renewal for a second year. The successful candidate will have expertise in issues of broad concern to the field of peace and conflict studies, including but not limited to regional or transnational conflict, ethnic or religious conflict, conflict over resources, post-conflict societies, or human rights.
Candidates may have expertise, including fieldwork, in any geographical area. We welcome applicants with disciplinary training in sociology, anthropology, political science, international relations, international studies, history, or geography. Completion of the PhD is expected prior to or shortly after the date of hire.
The successful candidate will teach at all levels of the program, beginning with the Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies (PCON 111), and other courses consistent with the candidate’s interests and the program’s needs. Please consult the peace and conflict studies website for more information.
The person whom we hire will also have the opportunity to contribute to program activities, including lectures, workshops, and events that support faculty scholarship. The successful candidate may be asked to contribute courses to the university’s Liberal Arts Core Curriculum.
Founded in 1970, the PCON program is among the most dynamic at Colgate, attracting excellent students who are interested in the wider world and the program’s emphasis on theory and practice. Faculty are housed within the program itself and are drawn from departments across the institution. Colgate University is a highly selective, residential liberal arts college in Central New York. Its faculty practice excellence in teaching and scholarship.
Colgate, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, is committed to developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body to further the university’s academic mission. Women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2014, and continue until the position is filled. Campus interviews are expected in late March. A letter of application, CV, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample of less than thirty pages must be submitted through Academic Jobs Online. Sample syllabi are welcome.
12/16/13
Physics & Astronomy: Postdoc in Physics (2-year position)
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Colgate University invites applications for a teaching & research postdoctoral fellowship beginning fall semester 2014. Completion of Ph.D. is expected prior to the date of hire. The fellowship is intended for a recent Ph.D. recipient interested in teaching and doing research in the area of experimental atomic, optical or laser physics at a liberal arts college.
This is a full-time, two-year position with duties divided between teaching (1.5 course equivalents per semester) and research during the academic year, and full-time research during the summer months. The teaching component will include teaching physics at the introductory level, with a possibility of upper-level courses, and teaching a course in our liberal arts scientific perspectives curriculum aimed at a general student population.
Research will be conducted in association with the experimental quantum optics program of Prof. Enrique Galvez. The department has excellent teaching and research facilities and offers strong BA programs in Physics and Astronomy-Physics.
Colgate is a highly selective liberal arts university in the beautiful Chenango Valley of central New York. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship.
Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae plus a description of teaching experience and objectives, and a short description of research experience. The CV should include a publication list and the names of three individuals who have been asked by the candidate to submit letters of recommendation. At least two letters should address the candidate’s teaching qualifications, and one should address the candidate’s research experience. They must be submitted through Academic Jobs Online.
Review of applications will begin March 24, 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.
2/6/14
Russian & Eurasian Studies: Russian Language and Literature/Cultural Studies (tenure-stream position)
Colgate University seeks an Assistant Professor of Russian and Eurasian Studies for a tenure-track position beginning fall semester 2014. The candidate is expected to have completed a PhD in Russian language and literature or cultural studies prior to or shortly after the date of hire. Fluency in Russian and English is a given, along with a dynamic teaching presence in language and non-language courses. A strong background in Central Asia or the Caucasus is highly desirable; twenty-first century is a plus.
The successful candidate will join a strongly interdisciplinary and collaborative Russian Studies program with colleagues in Literature, Anthropology, History, Geography, and Political Science. Teaching duties will involve five courses a year. These will typically include all levels of language, literature and/or culture, and at least one course within Colgate's Liberal Arts Core Curriculum.
Please submit a letter of application and C.V., via Academic Jobs Online. Also arrange for the submission of three letters of recommendation electronically through AJO, at least one of which should address language teaching. Review of applications will begin November 10, 2013, and continue until the position is filled.
Colgate is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and candidates form historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body further the University's educational mission. 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.
10/11/13
Sociology & Anthropology: Anthropology (1-2 year position)
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Colgate University invites applications for a one-year visiting position (with possibility of a second year) in cultural anthropology at the level of Assistant Professor, to commence in the Fall 2014 semester (Ph.D. expected by time of appointment). Regional area of focus is open; competitive candidates would have expertise in one or more of the following topical areas: Gender and Sexuality, Medical Anthropology, and Political Anthropology.
All Colgate University faculty are expected to participate in all-University programs, which includes the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. Review of applications will begin February 15, 2014, 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 Academic Jobs Online.
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.
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body further the University’s educational mission. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
12/20/13
Sociology & Anthropology: Sociology (1-2 year position)
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Colgate University invites applications for a one-year visiting position (with possibility of a second year) in sociology at the level of Assistant Professor, to commence in the Fall 2014 semester (Ph.D. expected by time of appointment).
Competitive candidates would have expertise in one or more of the following areas: Criminology and Deviance, Gender and Sexuality, Immigration, Medicine, 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 February 15, 2014, 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 Academic Jobs Online.
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.
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body further the University’s educational mission. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
12/20/13
Writing & Rhetoric: Rhetorical Studies (1-year position)
The Department of Writing & Rhetoric at Colgate University wishes to fill a one-year full-time position at Assistant Professor level, beginning fall 2014. The department seeks a colleague prepared to contribute to the ongoing development of its program in rhetorical studies.
Required qualifications: PhD, completed or near completion, in Rhetoric and Composition or equivalent field; university level teaching experience in first-year composition. Possible specialties include visual rhetoric, digital rhetoric, new media studies, or rhetorical theory. Experience with or interest in employing new pedagogical technologies would be welcomed. Teaching responsibilities: five courses per annum.
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 academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3879. Review of applications will begin March 5, 2014, 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 upstatenyherc.org.
2/11/14