Faculty Employment Opportunities:
Academic, Athletic, and Libraries

Full-time Faculty Positions:

Athletics: Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Athletics: Assistant Women's Basketball Coach (1st assistant)

Educational Studies: Comparative Education (tenure-stream position)

History: Latin American History (tenure-stream position)

Physics & Astronomy: Physics (1 year)

Non-faculty Positions:

Athletics: Diving Coach (10-month appointment)

Athletics: Volleyball Coach (12-month appointment)

 


The Educational Studies Department at Colgate University offers a full time tenure stream position in Comparative and International Education.  Relative to educational foundations specialties, we welcome a broad range of expertise in historical, political, feminist, philosophical, psychological, and/or developmental foundations of education and/or urban education. All Colgate faculty contribute to Colgate’s all-university programs.  In addition, there are opportunities to teach in an interdisciplinary program such as Environmental Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Africana and Latin American Studies, and others.

     In addition to offering a major and minor concentration program in Educational Studies, we offer elementary and secondary education programs and a Master of Arts in Teaching degree.  Our faculty are committed to providing a breadth of course offerings to students interested in exploring problems, processes, and consequences of education, whether or not they are planning a career in teaching.  The Educational Studies Department at Colgate University is both social justice and sustainability focused.  We seek applications from individuals who have an interest in the role of Educational Studies at a liberal arts institution and can contribute to the intellectual development of both groups of students, those preparing to teach and those pursuing educational studies as liberal arts education.

     Candidates should submit a letter of application, graduate school transcripts, a current vita, a brief statement of teaching philosophy, and a writing sample; candidates should arrange to have at least three letters of recommendation sent from persons who can speak to their qualifications for this position.  Candidates who are ABD may be considered for a full-time or part-time position while completing their degree.  Ph.D. or Ed.D. would be expected by August 2010.

     Review of application materials will begin October 15, 2009.  Send materials to: Search Committee, Department of Educational Studies, Colgate University, Hamilton, NY  13346.  Colgate University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, student body, and staff furthers the University’s educational mission.  6/19/09 return to top

 

The History Department at Colgate University seeks a tenure-track Latin American historian at the Assistant Professor level to begin teaching in August 2010 who would complement existing strengths in Caribbean and Atlantic History within the department.  The field of specialization is open.  The successful candidate will teach five courses, including introductory and upper division courses in Latin American history, the universityıs Core Curriculum, and related interdisciplinary programs (such as Africana and Latin American Studies or Native American Studies).  Please send a letter of application, a vita, and letters of recommendation to Chair, Department of History, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346.  Review of applications will begin October 15, 2009.  Colgate University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, student body, and staff further the universityıs educational mission.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. 6/19/09 return to top

 

Division of Athletics.  Colgate University, an NCAA Division I member of the Patriot League Conference, invites applications for the position of First Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to identifying, evaluating, and recruiting student-athletes for Colgate and assisting the head coach in all phases of the recruitment process; assist in pre-season, in-season, and post-season training, practices, games; assist the head coach in all areas as they relate to the daily operation of the program; and other duties as assigned by the head coach.  Candidates must possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal), computer skills and a knowledge and commitment to all University, League, and NCAA regulations.  Prior coaching or playing experience at the Division I level is preferred. Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred.  This is a twelve-month position with health benefits.  A valid driver’s license is required.

Review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Colgate, an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, is committed to developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, student body, and staff to further the university’s academic mission.  Minorities are encouraged to apply.  Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, a resume, and a list of three references with current addresses and phone numbers to: Lori Godshalk (FAX 315-228-7925) (Email: lgodshalk@mail.colgate.edu ).  6/18/09 return to top

Division of Athletics Colgate University, an NCAA Division I member of the Patriot League Conference, invites applications for the position of Assistant Volleyball Coach.  This is a twelve-month position.  Bachelor’s degree and past playing and/or coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level, are required.  The individual hired will be responsible for assisting the head coach in all phases of the volleyball program, within university, conference and NCAA rules and regulations.  A valid driver’s license is required.  Compensation includes a $27,877 stipend, individual health benefits, and a taxable tuition-free class each semester.   A review of application materials will begin June 2, 2009, and continue until the position is filled.  Colgate is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to furthering the university’s academic mission by developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, student body, and staff.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, a resume, and a list of three references with current addresses and phone numbers to: Lori Godshalk, Division of Athletics, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346  (FAX 315-228-7925), (E-MAIL lgodshalk@mail.colgate.edu).   5/20/09 return to top

Division of Athletics.  Colgate University, an NCAA Division I member of the Patriot League Conference, invites applications for the position of Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, on-court coaching, game preparation, film editing, scouting, talent assessment, recruiting, alumnae relations, and other duties as directed by the head coach.  Candidates must possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal), computer skills and a knowledge and commitment to all University, League, and NCAA regulations.  Prior coaching or playing experience at the Division I level is preferred. Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred.  This is a twelve-month position with health benefits.  A valid driver’s license is required.  Review of application materials will begin May 29, 2009, and continue until the position is filled.  Colgate, an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, is committed to developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, student body, and staff to further the university’s academic mission.  Minorities are encouraged to apply.  Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, a resume, and a list of three references with current addresses and phone numbers to: Michelle Reese (FAX 315-228-7925) (Email: mareese@mail.colgate.edu).   5/8/09 return to top

 

Division of Athletics.  Colgate University, an NCAA Division I member of the Patriot League, invites applications for the position of Diving Coach.  This is a ten-month position to begin on August 1, 2009.  Past competitive and/or coaching experience is required, preferably at the collegiate level.  The successful candidate will be expected to oversee all aspects involved in running a successful diving program, including but not limited to: (1) on-deck coaching, (2) assisting the men's and women's head swimming & diving coach in all phases of the Division I program, within university, conference and NCAA rules and regulations, (3) working in conjunction with the head swimming coach  to recruit student-athletes who meet the academic and athletics goals of the program, and (4) performing other duties as assigned by the head swimming and diving coach.  Requirements include: Red Cross certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR and First Aid, and a valid driver’s license.  A bachelor’s degree and past diving and/or coaching experience are required, preferably at the collegiate level.  

            Review of application material will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Colgate is committed to developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff to further the university’s academic mission and is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, a resume, and a list of three references with current addresses and phone numbers to: Stephen Jungbluth, Diving Coach Search, Athletics Division, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346 or email sjungbluth@mail.colgate.edu    5/8/09 return to top

 

The Colgate University Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position in physics to begin in fall 2009.  A Ph.D. in physics or a related discipline is required, and previous teaching experience is an advantage. We seek a person with a strong commitment to undergraduate education. Academic responsibilities will primarily be teaching our introductory level physics courses for non-majors, with the option of an upper level course or a course in Colgate’s Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. Although the candidate will have no research requirements during this appointment, collaboration with current faculty is possible. Colgate is a highly selective liberal arts university of 2800 students situated in a picturesque village in central New York.  The department has nine faculty members and maintains well-equipped research laboratories in quantum and optical physics, condensed matter physics, and observational astronomy, located in the new Ho Science Center that is configured to facilitate interdisciplinary teaching and research.  Candidates should send a curriculum vitae plus a letter describing 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 send letters of recommendation.  At least two letters should address the candidate’s teaching qualifications, and one should address the candidate’s research experience.  All materials should be sent to Thomas Balonek, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346. Formal applications may be made by email (as pdf attachments) or regular mail. Email inquiries are welcome.  Applications received by June 1, 2009 will receive full consideration; applications will be considered until the position is filled.  Colgate is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.  Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, student body, and staff further the University’s educational mission.  Contact - Thomas Balonek, Chair; Department of Physics and Astronomy; Colgate University; 13 Oak Drive; Hamilton, NY 13346.  Telephone – 315 228 7767.  Email – TBalonek@mail.colgate.edu  Website – http://departments.colgate.edu/physics/     5/1/09 return to top


This page is maintained by the Office of the Provost and Dean of the Faculty and was last updated 6/19/2009 (applications should be directed per the information provided in each position ad).