Faculty Positions

The Chemistry Department at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor in experimental organic chemistry or closely related subfields, beginning fall semester 2026. The successful candidate will be expected to teach foundational and advanced classes and labs in organic chemistry, and may contribute to the teaching of general chemistry classes and labs or other advanced courses and labs in their area of expertise. Successful candidates will also direct an undergraduate research program and participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. Colgate is a vibrant liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York state. The chemistry department offers strong BA programs in biochemistry and chemistry and has excellent facilities for teaching and research. Learn more about the position and department .

Qualifications

A PhD in chemistry or a closely related field is required. Postdoctoral research experience is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise and research interests that complement existing department expertise. Candidates that overlap with bioorganic chemistry are especially encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions

A cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, a description of research plans, and three letters of recommendation must be submitted through Interfolio. The teaching statement should include a consideration of the candidate’s relevant coursework, experiences, and/or other qualifications to teach organic chemistry. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Candidates should describe their ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds in their cover letter.

Evaluation of applications will begin September 20 and will continue until the position is filled.

All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check. 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.

Campus Crime Reporting and Statistics

The Department of Campus Safety at Colgate University will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

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, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.  

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-stream position in clinical or developmental psychology or a closely related field at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in the fall semester of 2026.

Colgate is a top liberal arts college where excellence in both teaching and research is expected and supported. The successful candidate will join a psychological science and neuroscience faculty deeply committed to a strong, research-oriented program and to a curriculum that integrates psychological science and neuroscience perspectives. The department is housed in a newly renovated, state-of-the-art building. Colgate supports faculty in their research program through competitive startup funds, internal grants, and support for securing external funding. Colgate recently inaugurated a new Mind, Brain, and Behavior Initiative that provides support and opportunities for interdisciplinary teaching and collaborative research.

Faculty teach the equivalent of five courses per year. Teaching responsibilities are likely to include departmental core courses (e.g., Introduction to Psychological Science, Research Methods, or Statistics); Psychopathology or Developmental Psychology; an advanced elective in the candidate’s area of expertise; and supervision of senior thesis projects (normally counting as one course). The successful candidate also will be expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum.

The salary range is $94,800 (for ABD applicants) to $98,800 (for applicants with a Ph.D. in hand). Faculty are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes housing assistance and health insurance. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Colgate is a member of the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity. 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.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in psychology or a closely related field, with scholarly interests in psychopathology, clinical science, or child/adolescent socio-emotional development. Completion of the Ph.D. is required prior to or shortly after the date of hire.

Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin on September 12, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, and the names of three individuals prepared to provide letters of recommendation. In their teaching statement, candidates must describe their ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds. Application materials must be submitted through Interfolio. A guide for applicants with important additional information about the application process can be found here.

Salary Range or Pay Grade
$94,800 - $98,800

Campus Crime Reporting and Statistics
The Department of Campus Safety at Colgate University will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus, and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

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, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.  

The Department of Biology at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-stream position in Genomics at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning fall semester 2026. The successful candidate will join a biology faculty committed to innovative teaching and research involving undergraduates in a liberal-arts setting. The candidate is expected to develop a productive research program in genomics, broadly defined; candidates who utilize a combination of bench/field research and computational tools are most highly desired. The ideal candidate will bridge biological disciplines and/or work across levels of organization. The individual hired will teach in either of two team-taught foundations courses, Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity (Biol181) or Molecules, Cells, and Genes (Biol182); elective courses in genomics or related fields; and a senior research tutorial in their area of interest. The successful candidate will also participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. The successful candidate may opt to lead the Bethesda Biomedical Study Group or established Study Groups for Colgate students; opportunities also exist to develop international off-campus study programs. Completion of PhD prior to or shortly after the date of hire is required, and teaching experience is desirable.

A complete application will include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, a research statement, and a teaching philosophy statement that includes strategies for engaging students from diverse backgrounds. Please also include a list of 3 names of individuals who would be prepared to submit reference letters at a later date. All materials can be submitted through Interfolio. More information about Colgate University, the Biology Department, and the application materials can be found at this website.

Colgate is a vibrant liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York state. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship, and Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. 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.

Salary Range or Pay Grade
$94,800 (for ABD candidates) to $98,800 (for candidates with PhD in hand)

Qualifications
Completion of a PhD prior to or shortly after the date of hire is required, and teaching experience is desirable.

Application Instructions
A complete application will include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, a research statement, and a teaching philosophy statement that includes strategies for engaging students from diverse backgrounds. Please also include a list of three names of individuals who would be prepared to submit reference letters at a later date.

The review of applications will begin on October 10, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

Campus Crime Reporting and Statistics
The Department of Campus Safety at Colgate University will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

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, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.  

The Department of Mathematics at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Applied Mathematics, anticipated to begin fall semester 2026. We seek candidates with expertise in two or more of the following areas: mathematical modeling, computational mathematics, and stochastic processes. Completion of the Ph.D. is required prior to or shortly after the date of hire.

The successful candidate will enhance our advanced undergraduate applied mathematics courses, create research opportunities for senior students, and support introductory-level offerings. They will collaborate with colleagues to refine the applied mathematics curriculum, contribute to the department's research profile, and participate in Colgate's Liberal Arts Core Curriculum and other university-wide initiatives.

Colgate University is a leading liberal arts institution in central New York, enrolling about 3,200 undergraduates. We foster a vibrant academic community focused on excellence in teaching, research, and student development. Further information about the Mathematics Department and its curriculum, which includes a math major/minor, an applied math major/minor, and a bio-math minor, can be found on the Department of Mathematics website.

Salary Range or Pay Grade
The starting salary for this position is $94,800 for ABD candidates and $98,800 for candidates with a PhD in hand.

Application Materials
A cover letter, curriculum vitae, three current reference letters, a research statement, and a teaching statement must be submitted through Mathjobs. At least two letters should describe the research skills of the candidate, and at least one should describe the teaching skills of the candidate in detail. The application should include a description of how the candidate’s scholarly interests, broadly defined, can engage undergraduate students either by sparking their curiosity in, or by directly involving them with, the research process. If available, we encourage candidates to include student evaluations of teaching.

Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. In their application materials, candidates must describe their ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds. Please indicate the location of this description in the cover letter; this location could be the cover letter itself, the teaching statement, or the research statement. 

Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

Campus Crime Reporting and Statistics
You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu. Colgate faculty are eligible for a competitive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

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, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Colgate University invites applications for the Olive B. O'Connor Fellowship in Creative Writing. This year we invite applications for a fellowship in nonfiction. Writers 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 2026 to early May 2027) at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York. The fellows will teach one multigenre creative writing course each semester and will give a public reading from the work in progress. The fellowship carries a stipend of $58,800 plus travel expenses; health and life insurance are provided. Fellows will have the option to assist with the Colgate Writers Conference in early June for additional compensation. Colgate will not sponsor any visa or work authorization for this position.

Colgate is a vibrant and leading liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York State. The Colgate faculty is committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Learn more about the English department.

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 Upstate NY HERC Jobs.

Application Materials
Complete applications, due by January 12, 2026, consist of a cover letter; CV; 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 pages of prose. The writing sample may be a completed work or an excerpt from something larger. 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.

Application Instructions
All materials, including recommendation letters, must be uploaded to Interfolio by January 12, 2026.

Salary Range or Pay Grade
$58,800

Campus Crime Reporting and Statistics
The Department of Campus Safety at Colgate University will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via email at cusafety@colgate.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

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, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. 

Colgate University invites applications for the Olive B. O'Connor Fellowship in Creative Writing. This year we invite applications for a fellowship in poetry. Writers 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 2026 to early May 2027) at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York. The fellows will teach one multigenre creative writing course each semester and will give a public reading from the work in progress. The fellowship carries a stipend of $58,800 plus travel expenses; health and life insurance are provided. Fellows will have the option to assist with the Colgate Writers Conference in early June for additional compensation. Colgate will not sponsor any visa or work authorization for this position.

Colgate is a vibrant and leading liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York State. The Colgate faculty is committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Learn more about the English department.

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 Upstate NY HERC Jobs.

Application Materials
Complete applications, due by January 12, 2026, consist of a cover letter; CV; 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 pages of prose. The writing sample may be a completed work or an excerpt from something larger. 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.

Application Instructions
All materials, including recommendation letters, must be uploaded to Interfolio by January 12, 2026.

Salary Range or Pay Grade
$58,800

Campus Crime Reporting and Statistics
The Department of Campus Safety at Colgate University will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

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, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.