Faculty Job Opportunities

The Program in Africana and Latin American Studies at Colgate University invites applications for the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Chair, to be filled at the rank of tenured Associate Professor or Professor, beginning fall semester 2019. A Ph.D. is required. Africana and Latin American Studies is an interdisciplinary program studying the histories and cultures - both material and expressive – of African Americans and the peoples of Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America. The program houses four majors/minors, allowing students to specialize in one of the above areas, and draws on faculty across the social sciences, natural sciences, humanities, and areas of interdisciplinary expertise. Signature aspects of the program include participation in the National Model African Union simulation, full semester study groups at the University of the West Indies (Mona, Jamaica) and the University of Cape Town (South Africa), as well as short term three-week extended study travel attached to courses. Opportunities to develop new off-campus study courses, both in the United States and abroad, are available. We seek a senior scholar with an established record of published interdisciplinary research, a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, and experience in leadership and community building. Discipline and geographic area(s) of research are open. Desirable substantive areas include critical race theory, pan-Africanism, Diaspora or Black Atlantic studies and/or postcolonial studies. Desirable course offerings include The Black Diaspora (a wide-ranging over view course for first-and second-year students), the capstone thesis seminar for seniors majoring in interdisciplinary area studies, and a junior-level course on critical race theory, serving majors and non-majors, as well as electives in the candidates’ area of expertise. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. The MacArthur Professor is not expected to direct the program immediately upon arrival, but is expected to assume an administrative role, in rotation with other program faculty, in the future. Duties of the Program Director include scheduling courses, advising students, and leading the search for new faculty as positions arise. The MacArthur Professor is also expected to provide mentoring to junior faculty and to contribute to envisioning the program’s growth and future direction. A CV, cover letter, and names of three references must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/11368. The cover letter should detail the candidates’ research program, teaching philosophy and record of engagement with and leadership of interdisciplinary academic programs. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Candidates should describe in their cover letter how their teaching, scholarship, mentorship and community service might support the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Review of applications will begin October 1 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at www.upstatenyherc.org. It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been a victim of domestic violence and stalking, familial status, or any categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Colgate is a highly selective liberal arts university of 2900 students situated in central New York state. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Further information about the Program in Africana and Latin American Studies can be found at http://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/africana-and-latin-american-studies.

8/2/18

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

8/2/18

The Economics Department at Colgate University, a highly selective liberal arts university of 2900 students situated in central New York State, invites applications for one or more open-rank, tenure-stream positions, beginning fall semester 2019. Expectations include excellence in both teaching and research. Preference will be given to candidates whose scholarship and teaching interests includes international macro topics, but scholarship in any broadly related field will be welcome. Outstanding candidates in any field will be considered. Completion of Ph.D. prior to or shortly after the date of hire is expected. All Colgate University faculty are expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. A cover letter, curriculum vitae, 3 letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a job-market paper must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/11759. All applications should speak directly to the candidate’s ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at www.upstatenyherc.org. Dual career couples should be aware that Colgate is also hiring in the field of financial economics. Colgate University is located within easy commuting distance of Hamilton College in Clinton, NY; Hamilton is also planning to make multiple appointments in Economics and other disciplines. It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation and gender identity and expression, genetic information, victims of domestic violence and stalking, familial status, and all other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. CONTACT: Robert W. Turner, Chair, Department of Economics, rturner@colgate.edu.

8/27/18

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

9/18/18

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-stream position in experimental physics at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning fall semester 2019. A Ph.D. degree in physics or related field by the date of hire is required; teaching and postdoctoral research experiences are desirable. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate physics courses at all levels of the curriculum, participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum, and involve students in research. Preference will be given to candidates who will engage in laboratory-based on-campus physics research. Application materials should include a cover letter, CV, and separate statements of teaching philosophy and research interests. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. All applications should speak directly to the candidate’s ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds. Candidates should arrange for three references to submit letters of recommendation. At least one person providing a recommendation should be able to address the candidate’s teaching qualifications, and at least one should be very familiar with the candidate’s research experience and potential for supervising students in undergraduate research. All documents must be submitted through www.academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/11558. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at www.upstatenyherc.org. It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other category covered by law. Colgate University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Colgate is a highly selective liberal arts university of 2900 students situated in central New York state. Its faculty have a strong commitment to teaching, and engage in successful research that receives support from both external and internal funding sources, including start-up funding. The Department of Physics and Astronomy has excellent teaching and research facilities. Further information about the Department of Physics and Astronomy can be found at http://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/physics-astronomy.

8/8/18

The Department of Theater at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure stream position in Dance at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in the fall semester of 2019. Completion of the terminal degree Ph.D or M.F.A. is expected prior to or shortly after the date of hire. Although a Ph.D. is preferred, candidates with an M.F.A. and significant professional experience will be considered. The field of specialization in scholarship and artistic practice is open, and candidates with an interdisciplinary interest and approach in both Theater and Dance are especially encouraged to apply. The teaching assignment of five courses per year may include an interdisciplinary introduction to Theater and Dance; beginning and advanced courses in Dance technique and choreography; and courses in Dance theory and history. All Colgate faculty are expected to contribute to all-university Programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. Letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three current reference letters must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/11966 by December 2, 2018. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Candidates should describe in their cover letter how their teaching might create an inclusive educational environment. It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation and gender identity and expression, genetic information, victims of domestic violence and stalking, familial status, and all other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at www.upstatenyherc.org. Review of applications will begin December 2, 2018 and continue until the position is filled.

9/13/18