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Faculty Employment
Opportunities: Full-time Faculty Positions: Athletics: Assistant or Associate Director of Athletics Biology & Mathematics: Systems Biologist--joint tenure-track position Educational Studies: Science and Math Education--tenure-track position (Assistant or Associate) Environmental Studies: Environmental Justice--joint tenure-track position (Assistant or Associate) Geography/Asian Studies: Geography and Asian Studies--joint tenure-track position German: German Literature and Cultural Studies--tenure-track position History: Latin American History--tenure-track position (Assistant or Associate) History: North American History--tenure-track position Philosophy: Ancient Philosophy--tenure-track position Physics & Astronomy: Physics--tenure-track position Political Science: Comparative Politics--2 tenure-tack positions Political Science: International Relations--tenure-track position Non-faculty Positions:
Department of Philosophy. Tenure-track position, starting July 1, 2009. Rank: Assistant Professor. AOS: Ancient Philosophy. AOC: Open. The successful candidate will 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. by September 2009. 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. Please apply by December 5, 2008, as we will be arranging interviews to be conducted at the APA Eastern Division meeting. On-campus visits for short-listed candidates will take place in January or 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. 10/2/08 return to top
The Department of German invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in German literature and cultural studies. Field of specialization is open. The teaching load is 3-2 and includes language and literature courses as well as participation in the university-wide interdisciplinary Liberal Arts Core Curriculum and other interdisciplinary programs as appropriate. The successful candidate will also be expected to direct the German department’s study abroad program in Freiburg in rotation with other department members. Position begins August 2009. 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. Ph.D. in hand or expected within the year. Please send a letter of application, CV, and three letters of recommendation by December 1, 2008, to Alan Swensen, Chair, Department of German, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346. Interviews at the MLA. Colgate offers highly-competitive salaries and is an EO/AA employer. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, student body, and staff further the University's educational mission. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. 10/1/08 return to top
Department of Geography/Asian Studies Program. Full-time tenure-track joint-appointment in the Department of GEOGRAPHY and the interdisciplinary Program of ASIAN STUDIES at the assistant professor rank effective Fall 2009. PhD required, although a doctoral candidate could be appointed contingent upon completion of PhD by the time of appointment. We seek a geographer whose research and teaching focuses on Asia, and who is proficient in the teaching of GIS. The successful candidate should demonstrably integrate geographical analytical techniques in his/her own research on biophysical, nature-society, social, political, economic or other issues affecting Asia. S/he will be expected to contribute a global and/or trans-regional perspective to Colgate’s interdisciplinary Asian Studies Program and contribute to existing Geography Department strengths in analytical skill development. The successful candidate can anticipate teaching geography courses that examine environmental and/or human phenomena in Asia, and will participate in a regular rotation in the teaching of introductory GIS and of interdisciplinary courses (introductory or capstone) in Asian Studies. In addition to Asian Studies, the successful candidate will participate in the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum and may contribute to other vibrant all-university programs such as Environmental Studies, Women’s Studies, or Peace and Conflict Studies, as well as off-campus study programs in various locations. Colgate’s Geography Department currently consists of seven full-time faculty. It is housed in the newly constructed Robert H. N. Ho Interdisciplinary Science Center whose facilities include well equipped GIS and visualization labs, both with lab technician support. The Asian Studies Program is one of the largest and longest-running of Colgate’s interdisciplinary programs, embracing East, South, Southeast and West Asia. The diverse faculty in the program have expertise in art history, linguistics, literature, religion, history, sociology, anthropology, economics, political science, and geography. For additional information see the Geography Department and Asian Studies web pages (http://departments.colgate.edu/geography; http://www.colgate.edu/DesktopDefault1.aspx?tabid=1552&pgID=3188). With 2,750 students and more than 250 faculty, Colgate combines the intimacy of a liberal arts college with the breadth and depth of a research university. It is a leading liberal arts university committed to maintaining an outstanding faculty in order to educate global citizens prepared to engage the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. Salaries and benefits are very competitive, and research and travel funding opportunities are available to all Colgate faculty. Colgate University is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Developing and maintaining a diverse faculty, student body, and staff further the University’s academic mission. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Send CV, email address, a detailed statement of professional experience as well as research and teaching interests, and at least three letters of recommendation. Review of completed applications will begin November 15, 2008. Apply: Professor Maureen Hays-Mitchell, Search Committee Co-Chair, Department of Geography, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346. Voice 315-228-7534, Fax 315-228-7726, Email lrauscher@mail.colgate.edu 9/25/08 return to top
The Environmental Studies Program at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-stream position in environmental justice. The successful candidate will be appointed at either the assistant or associate professor level, depending on qualifications. A joint appointment with one of Colgate’s departments or other interdisciplinary programs is likely. Colgate seeks an individual committed to scholarship and undergraduate teaching in environmental justice studies, defined broadly enough to include, for example, connections to the health sciences, ecology, water resources, sustainability, globalization, development, and conflict studies as well as philosophy; environmental hazards; race, ethnicity, and gender studies; history; and the law. The five-course teaching load will include environmental justice courses and other courses in Colgate’s Environmental Studies Program, in the university’s interdisciplinary core curriculum, and, depending on the successful candidate’s area of expertise, in a related department or in any of Colgate’s interdisciplinary programs. Salary and benefits are highly competitive. Completion of Ph.D. prior to or shortly after the date of hire is expected. Colgate, located in central New York State, is a highly selective liberal arts college with approximately 2750 students. We welcome applications from candidates who bring diverse cultural, ethnic and national perspectives to their scholarship and teaching. Colgate is an EO/AA employer. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, student body, and staff further the University’s educational mission. Women and members of historically under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Please send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, 3 letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness, and a sample of recent scholarship to Robert W. Turner, Environmental Studies Program Director, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346; electronic submissions to rturner@mail.colgate.edu are encouraged. Review of completed applications will commence on November 17, 2008. 9/23/08 return to top
Division of Athletics. Colgate University, an NCAA Division I member of the Patriot League Conference and ECAC Hockey, invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Director of Athletics (rank depends on experience). Primary responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, managing game operations and logistics, implementing and coordinating marketing efforts including promotions and advertising, coordinating team scheduling and travel accommodations, facilities oversight, and direct supervision of selected athletic teams and other duties as assigned by the Director. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required, master’s preferred. A minimum of three years working in intercollegiate athletics. Comprehensive knowledge of NCAA rules and procedures. Experience with basic computer programs and application is desirable. The successful candidate will possess good written and oral communication skills, strong leadership, a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, and a sound commitment to the academic and athletic mission of the university. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Review of application materials will begin October 6, 2008 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. 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 David Roach, Director of Athletics, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, New York 13346 (FAX 315-228-7008) or (Email droach@mail.colgate.edu). 9/17/08 return to top
The Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for a tenure track position to begin in fall 2009. We seek a person with a strong commitment to undergraduate education who can establish a vibrant program of experimental physics research that actively involves undergraduates. Although the sub-field of specialization is unrestricted, we are especially interested in candidates who will complement current departmental strengths, and who will conduct experiments on-campus. Academic responsibilities include teaching courses within the discipline (with the option of an upper level course in the candidate’s specialty) as well as within Colgate’s Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. The ability to teach electronics would also be welcome. A Ph.D. in physics or a related discipline is required, and post-doctoral experience is an advantage. 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, and since 2008, has been housed in a new science center that is configured to facilitate interdisciplinary teaching and research. Appropriate research startup funds are available. Candidates should send a curriculum vitae 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. At least one letter should address the candidate’s teaching qualifications, and at least one should address the candidate’s potential 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 inquiries are welcome, but formal applications must be made by regular mail. Review of applications will begin in mid-November. 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/ 9/15/08 return to top
Departments of Biology and Mathematics. We seek a tenure-stream Assistant Professor for a joint position in Biology and Mathematics to start August 2009. 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, contribute to existing or new courses in Biology and Mathematics, depending upon expertise, and participate in University-wide programs. The appointee will join a faculty deeply committed to a strong, research-oriented program involving undergraduate students and will add to this effort by mentoring undergraduate research students in their area of interest; opportunities also exist to lead a semester-long program at the NIH. Colgate offers excellent teaching and research facilities. Please forward a letter of application with curriculum vitae, transcripts, and separate statements of teaching philosophy and research interests to Dr. Ken Belanger, Department of Biology, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346-1398 and also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to this address. Review of applications will begin October 1 and continue until the position is filled. We intend to begin interviewing candidates by the end of October. 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. 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. 8/13/08 return to top
United States/North America—The History Department at Colgate University seeks a tenure-track historian of the United States or North America. Research and teaching interests should concern issues of identity, with particular reference to ethnicity, race, and religion. We are looking for someone who works across the boundaries that have traditionally separated the U.S. field. We have a particular interest in candidates who do Asian American, Jewish American, Native American, Latino American, immigration or emigration history. Above all, we seek an innovative teacher-scholar. This is a tenure-track position (Assistant Professor) for a Ph.D. or an advanced ABD. The successful candidate will begin in August 2009, teaching five courses a year in his or her field: introductory and upper division courses in the History Department, and a course or courses in related interdisciplinary programs and the university’s Core Curriculum. Please send a letter of application, a vita, and letters of recommendation to the Chair, Department of History, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346. Review of applications will begin November 14, 2008. Colgate University is an Affirmative Action/Equal opportunity Employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, student body, and staff further the university's educational mission. 8/7/08 return to top
Latin American—The History Department at Colgate University seeks a tenure-track Latin American historian at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, to begin teaching in August 2009. The field of specialization is open. The successful candidate will teach five courses, including introductory and upper division courses in Latin American history and a course or courses in the university’s Core Curriculum and in 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 November 14, 2008. Colgate University is an Affirmative Action/Equal opportunity Employer Colgate is an AA/EOE. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, student body, and staff further the university's educational mission. 8/7/08 return to top
The Department of Educational Studies at Colgate University is seeking to fill a tenure-track position in Science and Math Education at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. The position will begin in August 2009. Requirements include teaching a course in math and science education that is consonant with a focus on educational studies as the foundation for teacher education. In addition the successful candidate will also supervise a small number of student teachers, teach an introductory educational foundations course, and two other courses determined by the candidate’s expertise; at least one of these will be an educational foundations course. 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. Experience in public school teaching is required. Experience in urban or rural high needs schools is preferred. We are especially interested in candidates who have a vision of transforming the way math and science education is traditionally taught. In addition to elementary and secondary education programs and a Master of Arts in Teaching degree, we offer a major and minor concentration program in Educational Studies. Our faculty are committed to providing a breadth of course offerings to both students planning a career in teaching and to students interested in exploring the problems, processes, and consequences of education, but who are not intent on earning a teaching credential. We are interested in receiving applications from individuals who understand the role of Educational Studies at a liberal arts institution and can contribute to the intellectual development of both groups of students. Candidates should submit a letter of application, graduate school transcripts, a current vita, a brief statement of a teaching philosophy, and 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 2009. Review of application materials will begin October 1, 2008. Send all materials to Search Committee, Department of Educational Studies, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346. Colgate is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, student body, and staff furthers the University’s educational mission. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. 8/7/08 return to top
The Department of Political Science at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure track position in international relations at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates should be trained broadly in international relations theory and in any of the subfields of IR. Regional specialties in comparative politics as well as advanced training in quantitative and qualitative methods are also highly desirable. Candidates should be able to teach both introductory and upper level courses in international relations and will be expected to contribute to university programs. A successful candidate must demonstrate the promise of excellence in teaching and scholarship; PhD expected by the fall of 2009. Candidates should submit a letter of application, current vita, three letters of recommendation, writing samples, graduate transcript, and evidence of teaching experience. Send materials in hard copy to Fred Chernoff, Harvey Picker Professor of International Relations, Search Committee Chair, 126 Persson Hall, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled. Colgate University is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer; developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, student body, and staff further the university’s academic mission. 7/24/08 return to top
The Department of Political Science at Colgate University invites applications for two tenure track positions in comparative politics at the Assistant Professor level. Areas of specialization that we are seeking include: Russia, Central and Eastern Europe, China, and East Asia. Thematic interests such as democratization, civil society and social networks, electoral and constitutional systems, political economy, nationalism, and social movements would be welcome as well as advanced training in quantitative and qualitative methods. Candidates should be able to teach introductory courses in comparative politics and upper level courses in their regional and thematic specialties and will be expected to contribute to university programs. A successful candidate must demonstrate the promise of excellence in teaching and scholarship; PhD expected by the fall of 2009. Candidates should submit a letter of application, current vita, three letters of recommendation, writing samples, graduate transcript, and evidence of teaching experience. Send materials in hard copy to Michael Johnston, Charles A. Dana Professor of Political Science, Search Committee Chair, 125 Persson Hall, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled. Colgate University is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer; developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, student body, and staff further the university’s academic mission. 7/24/08 return to top
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