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Faculty Employment
Opportunities: Full-time Faculty Positions: Biology and Mathematics: Systems Biologist (tenure-stream position) Chemistry: Chemistry/Biochemistry (2 year postdoctoral fellowship) Computer Science: All Areas (1 year position) East Asian Languages & Literatures (EALL): Chinese Language, Literature, and Culture (1 year position) English: Modern Fiction (tenure-stream position) English/University Theater: Dramatic Literature, Theory, and Criticism (1 year position, with possibility of renewal) Geography: Physical Geography (1 year position, anticipated) History: 20th Century US History (1 year position) History/Jewish Studies: Schusterman Teaching Fellowship at Colgate University (2 year position) Mathematics: Analysis or Applied (tenure-stream position) Philosophy: Modern Philosophy (tenure-stream position) Physics & Astronomy: Biophysics (tenure-stream position) Political Science: Comparative/Sub-Sarahan Africa (2 year position) Romance Languages & Literatures: French (1 year position) Romance Languages & Literatures: Spanish (1 year position) University Libraries: Special Collections/University Archivist (continuing) Non-faculty Positions: Currently there are no non-faculty position openings.
COLGATE UNIVERSITY—TEACHING & RESEARCH POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP The Department of Chemistry at Colgate University seeks applications for a teaching & research postdoctoral fellowship starting Fall 2010. The fellowship is intended for a recent Ph.D. recipient in any area of chemistry or biochemistry interested in pursuing an academic career in both teaching and research. This is a full-time, two-year position with duties equally divided between teaching and research during the academic year, and full-time research during the summer months. The teaching component will include a mentored experience in general chemistry and additional courses appropriate for the specialty of the applicant. Research will be conducted in association with a faculty member of the department, will include supervision of undergraduate research students during both the summer and academic year, and mentoring in grant proposal writing. Please see http://www.colgate.edu for information on current research within the department. Annual compensation is $42,000 plus benefits. Colgate is a highly selective liberal arts college in the beautiful Chenango Valley of central New York. Mail a copy of your curriculum vitae, a description of teaching and research objectives—including preferences for faculty mentor—and arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent to Prof. Ernest G. Nolen, Chair, Department of Chemistry, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346. Evaluation of applications will begin March 10, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled. Colgate University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body further the university’s educational mission. 2/9/10 return to top
United States in the World: The History Department at Colgate University seeks a one-year visiting instructor or assistant professor with a specialization in the history of the United States in the World during the twentieth century. The successful candidate will teach five courses during the 2010-2011 academic year, including introductory and upper division courses in U.S. history and courses in all-university programs as relevant to the candidate’s field. PhD in hand preferred. Please send a letter of application, c.v., and placement file including at least three letters of recommendation to Andrew J. Rotter, Chair, Search Committee, History Department, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton NY 13346. Review of applications will begin March 22, 2010. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, student body, staff, and student body further the University’s educational mission. Colgate University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. 2/5/10 return to top
The Jewish Studies Program and the History Department jointly invite applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in Jewish History beginning in the 2010-2011 academic year. Scholars in all fields of Jewish history except Middle East history are encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. in History is preferred but Ph.D.s in Jewish Studies will also be considered. The fellow will participate in the intellectual life of the Jewish Studies program and the History Department, teaching three courses over two terms. These courses will probably include a pertinent survey course and a history course in the fellow’s area of expertise. In the second year, the fellow will teach four courses; depending on area of expertise, one of these might be course in the University's Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. This position carries a salary of $42,000 with full benefits, some research/ travel support, and a modest events budget. The Schusterman Teaching Fellowship is part of the Jewish Studies Expansion Program (JSEP), a new initiative that aims to provide greater opportunity for Jewish learning at participating colleges and universities. Successful applicants will be dynamic individuals with excellent academic credentials and a desire to raise the visibility of Jewish studies and cultural events on campus and beyond. JSEP is an initiative of the Foundation for Jewish Culture, supported by the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation and the Jim Joseph Foundation. For more information please visit www.jewishculture.org. Applicants should submit a letter of application (with a brief description of research and future teaching interests), a c.v., and placement file, including three letters of recommendation. Please submit applications to Jewish Studies Postdoctoral Search Committee, c/o Prof. Lesleigh Cushing, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton NY 13346. Review of applications will begin on Monday February 15th. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body further the University's educational mission. Colgate is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. 1/26/10 rev 1/28/10 return to top
Colgate University Libraries seek an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented professional to lead its Special Collections and University Archives to begin May 1, 2009. Reporting to the University Librarian, the successful candidate will provide leadership, vision, planning, and management for the Libraries’ special collections and archives and participate in their development, preservation, organization, promotion and digitization with particular focus on management of the University Archives. This individual supervises the Special Collections, Metadata, and Web Librarian, the part-time Conservation Technician, and student assistants. An accredited master’s degree in library, information science, archives or museum studies or equivalent, three years experience with archives and special collections, and experience with digitization is required. Other requirements, a job description, and application procedures are available at: http://exlibris.colgate.edu/joinus.html . Review of applications will begin January 18, 2010. Colgate University is an EO/AA employer. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body further the university’s educational mission. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. 12/22/09 return to top
The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of French. PhD required at the time of appointment (July 1, 2010). Candidates should have a record of successful teaching in French language and literature. Although the field of specialization is open, the successful candidate will have considerable training as a generalist and will be able to teach survey courses, and undergraduate seminars, in literature, as well as intermediate and advanced language classes. Send letter of application, vita, and full dossier with letters of recommendation to Patrick Riley, Chair, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346. Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2010, and will 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 minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. 12/22/09 return to top
The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish. PhD preferred, but applications from ABDs will be considered. Candidate should have a record of successful teaching in of the Spanish language and a demonstrable ability to teach undergraduate courses in Spanish contemporary Latin American literature. While the fField of specialization is: Contemporary Latin American literature,. Demonstrable expertise in Latin American cinema and/or theater is especially desireable. Send application letter, vita, and full dossier with letters of recommendation to Patrick Riley, Chair, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346. Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2010 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. Applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged. 12/22/09 return to top
The Department of Geography anticipates a visiting position for the next academic year, and seeks applicants whose teaching and research interests focus on physical geography. The successful candidate will likely teach a course in introductory physical geography, an introductory GIS lab, and an upper-level undergraduate course on some aspect of physical geography. Themes of particular interest include climate, soils, and biogeography. In addition, the successful candidate may be asked to contribute a methods course that best matches their training and will have the opportunity to participate in all university programs, such as the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. As is the case with each fulltime faculty member at Colgate, this person will teach a five course load during the academic year. The Geography Department has eight full-time faculty members and is housed in the new Robert Ho Science Center, which includes well-equipped GIS teaching and research labs, soils and climate labs, and lab technician support. With 2,800 students and more than 250 faculty members, Colgate University combines the intimacy of a liberal arts college with the breadth and depth of a research university. Salaries and benefits are competitive and travel funding is available to all faculty. Colgate University is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body further the University’s educational mission. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Send CV, email address, contact information for three references, and a detailed statement of professional experience and research and teaching interests. Review of applicants will be February 1, 2010, and continue until the position is filled. Apply: Peter Klepeis, Chair, Department of Geography, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, New York 13346. Voice 315-228-6797. Fax 315-228-7038. Internet lrauscher@colgate.edu 12/16/09 return to top
The Theater Program at Colgate University invites applications for a one-year appointment (with possibility of renewal), at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor, to begin Fall 2010. Teaching load of five undergraduate courses per year will include courses in the areas of Dramatic Literature, Theory, and Criticism, along with teaching in CORE or other all-university programs. Candidates should be grounded in a period after 1900, with primary interests in modern drama and/or postmodern drama. Sub-specialties in American drama or links with national/transnational or world drama welcome. Qualifications: PhD in Dramatic Literature/Theory/Criticism or MFA in Dramaturgy (completed by the Fall 2010), along with demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and a commitment to scholarship/creative work as appropriate. Send letter of application, CV, names of references, and a writing sample to Prof. Adrian Giurgea, Director, Colgate University Theater, Dana Arts Center, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346. Review of applications will begin February 15, 2010. Colgate University is an equal opportunity employer. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body further the University’s academic mission. 12/16/09 return to top
The Department of Political Science at Colgate University invites applications for two year term position in comparative politics with expertise in the politics of sub-Saharan Africa. Demonstrable excellence in teaching is essential. Candidates whose research interests focus on issues of nation-building, democratization, social movements, national and tribal identities, national and transnational development, relations of civil and state society, natural resource management are especially welcome. Candidates should be able to teach introductory courses in comparative politics and upper level courses in their regional and thematic specialties. Ability to teach an introduction to IR theory is advantageous. The teaching load is five courses over two semesters beginning Fall 2010. Colgate University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, student body, and staff further the University's educational mission. The successful applicant will help staff department courses and be encouraged to participate in all-university programs. Submit a letter of application, current vita, three letters of recommendation, writing samples, graduate transcript, and evidence of teaching experience to Professor Bruce Rutherford, Dept. of Political Science, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346. Review of applications will begin January 31, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled. Colgate University is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. 12/2/09 return to top
The Department of Computer Science invites applications for a one-year visiting position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting in August, 2010. A Ph.D. with strong interest in both teaching and research are expected. Applicants are sought in all areas of computer science, including (but not limited to) Databases, Data Mining, Graphics, Operating Systems and Software Engineering. 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 2700 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 sent to Philip Mulry, Chair, Department of Computer Science, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2010 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 educational mission. 11/17/09 return to top
The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures invites applications for a one-year position in Chinese at the level of Visiting Assistant Professor, beginning August, 2010. A Ph.D. in hand and college-level teaching in the United States are preferred; native or near native command of both Chinese and English are required. The area of specialization is open; the successful candidate will be prepared to teach language at any level and an interdisciplinary course in the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. The teaching load is five courses for the year. Salary and benefits are competitive. Applications should include a letter of application, a curriculum vita, and three letters of reference (under separate cover). Please send to: Chinese Search Committee, Department of EALL, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346. Review of applications will begin January 31, 2010, and continue until the position is filled. Colgate is an AA/EOE. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body further the university’s educational mission. 11/17/09 return to top
The Colgate University Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for an interdisciplinary tenure track position in the field of biophysics to begin in fall 2010. A Ph.D. in biophysics, or in a related area with biophysics experience, is required, and post-doctoral experience is an advantage. We seek a person with a strong commitment to undergraduate education who can establish a vibrant program of biophysics research that actively involves undergraduates. Preference will be given to candidates who are willing and able to initiate and foster interdisciplinary collaborations between physics and biology, biochemistry, and neuroscience. Academic responsibilities include teaching courses in physics, biophysics, and Colgate’s Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. Additional teaching responsibilities may include courses in biology, biochemistry, or neuroscience depending on the candidate’s expertise. 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 housed in the new Ho Science Center, which is configured to facilitate interdisciplinary teaching and research. The university maintains well-equipped research laboratories in the areas of physics, biology, biochemistry, and neuroscience. Appropriate research startup funds are available. Candidates should send a curriculum vita plus a letter describing teaching and research objectives and, in particular, the suitability of proposed research for undergraduate involvement. 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 that address the candidate’s potential for teaching and for developing an independent research program. All materials should be sent to Thomas Balonek, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346, email tbalonek@colgate.edu . Formal applications and letters of recommendation may be submitted by email (as pdf attachments) or regular mail. Email inquiries are welcome. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2009, and will be continue until the position is filled. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, student body, and staff further the University’s educational mission. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged. Contact - Thomas Balonek, Chair; Department of Physics and Astronomy; Colgate University; 13 Oak Drive; Hamilton, NY 13346. Telephone – 315 228 7767. Email – tbalonek@colgate.edu Website – http://departments.colgate.edu/physics/ 11/12/09 return to top
Department of English. Tenure-track position, beginning fall 2010, in modern fiction. Teaching load of five courses per year includes introductory literature courses in English, advanced courses in the special field, and contributions to Colgate’s Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. Salary and benefits competitive. Please send letter, vita, and dossier to Jane Pinchin, Chair, Department of English, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346. Review of applications will begin November 20, 2009, and interviews will be held at the MLA Convention. 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 minorities are encouraged to apply. 10/29/09 return to top
Department of Philosophy. Tenure-track position, starting July 1, 2010. Rank: Assistant Professor. AOS: Open, but the department has needs in the History of Modern Philosophy through Kant. AOC: Open. The successful candidate will also teach in Colgate’s Core program in the Liberal Arts. Overall teaching load is five courses per year with an average class size under 20. Ph.D. expected by September 2010. Salary highly competitive. Applicants should submit a CV, three letters of recommendation, brief writing sample, and evidence of teaching effectiveness to Philosophy Search Committee, Hascall Hall, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346. Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2009. We will conduct interviews at the APA Eastern Division meeting, and on-campus visits for short-listed candidates will take place in January and early February. Colgate University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, student body, and staff further the university’s educational mission. 10/09/09 return to top
The Departments of Biology and Mathematics of Colgate University seek a tenure-stream Assistant Professor for a joint position in Biology and Mathematics to start August 2010. PhD or expectation of completion this academic year required; teaching and postdoctoral research experience desirable. The successful candidate will develop a Systems Biology course for biology and mathematics students and contribute to existing or new courses in biology or mathematics, depending upon expertise. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in university-wide programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. We are deeply committed to excellence in teaching and research, including involving undergraduates in research. The appointee will add to this effort by mentoring undergraduate research students in their area of interest. Colgate offers excellent teaching and research facilities. Opportunities also exist to lead semester-long programs at the NIH or abroad. Please submit an application with cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and separate statements of teaching philosophy and research interests to either www.academicjobsonline.org or www.mathjobs.org. Also arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted. Review of applications will begin December 1 and continue until the position is filled. We intend to begin interviewing candidates by the end of January. Colgate University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Developing a diverse faculty and staff furthers the University’s academic mission for our increasingly diverse student body. 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 . 10/01/09 return to top
The Department of Mathematics at Colgate University is accepting applications for a tenure-stream, full-time position. The position is at the level of assistant professor and begins July 1, 2010. PhD required, preferably in analysis or applied mathematics. The successful applicant will demonstrate excellence both in conducting independent research and in teaching. Teaching specialties must include numerical analysis or applications of mathematics to the physical or social sciences, and contributions to curricular development are welcome. Colgate University is a highly selective liberal arts college with 2800 students. Faculty members teach five courses per year, including all-university programs. Applicants must apply through mathjobs (at http://www.mathjobs.org ). A complete application must include a cover letter, a vita, an unofficial graduate transcript, statements on teaching and research, and three letters of recommendation (one of which should address teaching in detail). Screening of applications will begin December 1, 2009. Colgate is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, student body, and staff further the University's educational mission. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged. 8/14/09 return to top
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