Faculty Positions

The Sociology and Anthropology Department at Colgate University welcomes applications for a tenure-stream assistant professor position in sociology to begin the fall semester of 2025. We seek a sociologist of race and ethnicity with an active and innovative research agenda who will expand the existing strengths of the department. We are particularly interested in scholars whose research and teaching incorporates the sociology of politics, media, or criminology/deviance, as well as those with the ability to teach quantitative methods.

We welcome candidates who will contribute to one or more of the required courses in our sociology curriculum, and develop elective courses in their area of specialization. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in the university’s many interdisciplinary programs. They also will be expected to join the Colgate faculty in contributing to the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum.

We invite applicants to submit a cover letter (1-2 pages), a C.V., and the names and email addresses of three references willing to write letters on your behalf (ideally, at least one letter addressing your teaching promise). The cover letter should specify how your teaching and research interests intersect with the position. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities;  the cover letter should also describe your ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. Applications must be submitted through Interfolio. Our review of applications will begin September 27, 2024. Completion of Ph.D. in Sociology is required prior to, or shortly after, the date of hire.

Colgate is a highly selective liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York state. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Further information about the Department of Sociology and Anthropology is available here. The salary range for the position is $92,300 to $96,300. 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

$92,300 to $96,300

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 from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.  

The Department of Biology at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-stream position in molecular biology at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning fall semester 2025. The successful candidate will join a biology faculty committed to innovative teaching and undergraduate-accessible research in a liberal-arts setting. The successful candidate is expected to develop a productive independent research program in molecular biology or genetics with a preference for laboratory-based research. The individual hired will team teach in a foundations course called Molecules, Cells, and Genes; teach elective courses in molecular biology or genetics; and offer a senior research tutorial in their area of interest. The successful candidate will participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. Completion of PhD prior to or shortly after the date of hire is required, and teaching experience is desirable. 

An application with cover letter; curriculum vitae; unofficial transcripts; statements of teaching philosophy and research; a statement on engagement with diversity, equity and inclusion; and a list of 3 names of individuals who would be prepared to submit reference letters at a later date can be submitted through Interfolio. More information about Colgate University, the Biology Department and the application materials can be found at this website. Review of applications will begin October 4, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. 

Colgate is a vibrant liberal arts university of 3200 students situated in a rural area of central New York state. Colgate faculty are committed to and supported in 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 at this website.  

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$92,300 (for ABD candidates) to $96,300 (for candidates with PhD in hand)

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 from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.  

The Environmental Studies Program at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-stream assistant professor position in the environmental sciences. Our interdisciplinary program is vibrant, growing, and has strengths in policy-centered and solutions-focused research, conducted in collaboration with our students and the regional community. We welcome applications from environmental scientists whose research incorporates a socioecological systems framework, traditional ecological knowledge, knowledge co-production, or similar innovative cross-disciplinary approaches to address topics such as agriculture and food systems, biodiversity management, sustainable resource use and management, ecosystem services, ecotoxicology, mitigation of and resilience to climate change, among others.

Environmental Studies students take courses in environmental ethics, environmental justice, environmental policy analysis, and community-based research methods. The successful applicant will contribute to a new environmental studies curriculum featuring a team-taught environmental science course with a lab, and a capstone community-based environmental research course. Additional opportunities will be available to develop upper-division electives related to the candidate’s expertise, and to develop or lead off-campus study programs. The successful candidate will fulfill the expectation that al Colgate faculty participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum.

We invite applicants to submit a cover letter (1-2pages), a C.V., and the names and contact information of three individuals prepared to write letters on your behalf, through Interfolio. The cover letter should specify how your teaching and research interests intersect with the position. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities; the cover letter should also describe your ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. Here teaching is broadly defined to include not only course instruction, but also research mentoring, community outreach, and similar professional activities. Review of applications will begin Oct 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Completion of Ph.D. prior to or shortly after the date of hire is required, and some teaching experience is preferred.

Colgate is a vibrant liberal arts university of 3200 undergraduate students situated in central New York state. The Environmental Studies Program serves a diverse student body and is committed to excellence in both teaching and research. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other regional employment opportunities at Upstate NY HERC Jobs. Colgate University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$92,300 (for ABD candidates) to $96,300 (for candidates with PhD in hand)

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 from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.  

The Art Department at Colgate University invites applications for a new tenure-stream position in Architectural Design, History, and Theory, at the rank of assistant professor, beginning in the fall semester 2025. M.Arch or PhD required at or shortly after the time of hire. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in architectural design as a studio practice, in addition to architectural history and theory in their area of particular interest, within an Art Department that combines art history and studio practice. We have recently created a new Architectural Studies major within the department, and the successful candidate will help us shape and grow this program. The department is especially interested in candidates whose practices and approaches to the field of architecture will attract students arriving from a variety of disciplines within a small liberal arts college context, and who will make a significant contribution to Colgate University’s stated commitments to the arts. Colgate provides generous support for faculty research, professional travel, and pedagogy.

The teaching load is five courses over two semesters annually.  Regular teaching contributions will include Introduction to Architectural Design (ARCH 271), Introduction to Architecture (ARCH 105, required of Architectural Studies majors), as well as other electives in design and history/theory of the successful candidate's own making. Responsibilities will also include senior thesis advising and advising students within the Architectural Studies major. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in campus-wide programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. An interest in contributing to Colgate’s Middle Campus initiative in arts, creativity and innovation and/or the Mind, Brain, and Behavior Institute would also be welcome.

Letter of application, C.C., portfolio of creative or scholarly work, and the names of three recommenders must be submitted through Interfolio. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Candidates should describe in their cover letter how their approach to teaching might create an inclusive educational environment. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2024 and will 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 Upstate NY HERC Jobs. 

Colgate is a vibrant, leading liberal arts university of 3200 students situated in central New York state. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Further information about the Art Department department can be found here. Colgate University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$92,300 (for ABD candidates) to $96,300 (for candidates with PhD or M.Arch in hand)

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 from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. 

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in experimental physics to begin in the fall semester of 2025. The successful candidate will be part of a department of 11 tenured and tenure-track faculty that averages over 25 graduates per year, approximately half of whom identify as people of color. Faculty teach undergraduate physics courses at all levels and are expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. Preference will be given to candidates who will engage students in laboratory-based on-campus physics research. 

Colgate is a highly selective liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York state. Our faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship, engaging in successful research that receives support from both external and internal funding sources. Start-up funding will be provided. Further information about the Department of Physics and Astronomy can be found here.

Applicants should submit a cover letter (1-2 pages), a curriculum vitae, and separate statements of teaching philosophy and research interests. The teaching statement should include a thoughtful explanation of how candidates will create an inclusive and accessible learning and research environment that supports participation of students with a wide range of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. Guidance on writing these statements can be found here. Candidates should submit the names and email addresses of three references willing to write letters on their behalf and should encourage them to upload the letters at the time of application. 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. Completion of a Ph.D. in physics or a related field is expected prior to or shortly after the date of hire; teaching and postdoctoral research experiences are desirable. Applications must be submitted through Interfolio. Our review of applications will begin September 27, 2024.

The salary range for the position is $92,300 to $96,300. 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 Upstate NY HERC Jobs.

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 from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.  

The Peace and Conflict Studies (PCON) program at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-stream position starting in the fall semester of 2025 at the rank of Assistant Professor. We welcome applications from scholars whose research explores the relationship between technological infrastructures and violent armed conflict. Disciplinary background and research specialization should complement those of the existing PCON faculty. Candidates whose methodological and theoretical approaches draw upon traditions, perspectives, and innovations that have been historically underrepresented in the North Atlantic academy are especially encouraged to apply. At the time of hire or shortly thereafter, the holder of this position will need to have successfully completed their PhD. The search committee will start its review of the applications on October 1, 2024.

This position will make regular contributions to PCON’s required curriculum at the introductory, elective, and capstone level, and will also have the opportunity to propose new electives. This position will also make regular contributions to Colgate University’s Core Liberal Arts Curriculum and have opportunities to contribute to other all-university programs relevant to the candidate’s research and teaching interests. 

Interested applicants should initially submit through Interfolio: (1) a cover letter summarizing their research, teaching, and other relevant experience; (2) a comprehensive curriculum vitae; and (3) the names of three persons who may be asked to submit letters of reference through Interfolio. At a more advanced stage of the search, candidates will be asked to provide: (4) a statement of teaching philosophy tailored to a small liberal arts environment; (5) a statement as to how their teaching, scholarship, and professional service might support Colgate University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion;  and (6) a written sample of their research (published or unpublished). More information about this position and application expectations can be found here. 

The PCON program at Colgate University, founded in 1970, is the oldest such interdisciplinary program at a secular institution in the United States. Today, it remains committed to employing critical humanistic and scientific approaches to understanding the leading challenges of security, violence, conflict, order, and peace that have confronted the world in both the past and the present. 

Colgate University is a highly selective liberal arts university of roughly 3,200 students situated in central New York State. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both scholarship and teaching. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 Upstate NY HERC.

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$92,300 (for ABD candidates) to $96,300 (for candidates with Ph.D. in hand).

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 here. 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 from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.  

The Department of Music at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music in Jazz Studies, beginning in fall semester 2025. The successful candidate for this position will also serve as the Director of the Concert Jazz Ensemble. A DMA or equivalent degree in jazz studies or a closely related field is required prior to or shortly after the date of hire.

We seek a candidate who possesses a strong commitment to and enthusiasm for teaching both major and non-major students within a liberal arts context. The ideal candidate should have intellectual curiosity to forge new connections across Colgate’s dynamic academic and cultural community. They should also bring scholarly and teaching interests that complement those of the current faculty. The candidate will be joining the Music Department as it implements a new undergraduate curriculum, which embraces stylistic diversity, contextual depth, and the opportunity for more individualized paths, while maintaining a robust foundation in analysis, historical–cultural study, creation, and practice. Additionally, the successful candidate will direct the Colgate Concert Jazz Ensemble and teach courses including History of Jazz; Jazz Theory and Improvisation; new offerings based on the candidate’s areas of expertise and interest, such as The History of Hip Hop, Music of Latin America, History of American Music, or another proposed course; and potentially the capstone and introductory music courses in rotation. The successful candidate will also fulfill the expectation that all Colgate faculty participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum.

We are especially interested in candidates whose research and teaching areas show promise for building new interdisciplinary connections across Colgate’s campus, including fields such as Africana and Latin American Studies, Asian Studies, Dance, LGBTQ Studies, Women’s and Gender and Sexuality Studies, and languages.

Application materials, comprising a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement on diversity and inclusion, and the names and contact information of three references must be submitted through Interfolio.

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. Review of applications will begin September 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check.

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. 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 Upsate NY HERC Jobs.

Colgate is a highly selective liberal arts university of 3200 students situated in central New York. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Further information about the music department can be found at the department website.

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$92,300 (for ABD candidates) to $96,300 (for candidate with the DMA or equivalent degree in hand)

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 from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons 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 the area of human cognitive science or human cognitive neuroscience at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in the fall semester of 2025. Colgate is a top liberal arts college where excellence in teaching and research are 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 with cutting-edge facilities to support research in human cognition and human cognitive neuroscience. Colgate supports faculty in their research program through competitive startup funds, internal funding mechanisms, and support for pursuing external funding. Colgate has inaugurated a new Mind, Brain and Behavior Initiative that provides support and opportunities for interdisciplinary teaching and collaborative research. 

The teaching load is equivalent to five courses per year. Teaching responsibilities are likely to include staff-taught courses (e.g., Introduction to Psychological Science, Research Methods, or Quantitative Methods), elective courses in the candidate’s specialty area, and supervision of senior thesis work (which normally counts as one course load). The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum.

The salary range is $92,300 (for ABD applicants) to $96,300 (for applicants with a PhD in hand). Faculty are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes housing assistance and health insurance. 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 here.

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 here. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.

Qualifications

The specific area of research within human cognition is open. Completion of Ph.D. is required prior to or shortly after the date of hire.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin on September 23, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should prepare a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, and names of three people who can provide letters of recommendation. As Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities, candidates should also prepare a statement discussing their approach to teaching and/or scholarship in a diverse and inclusive educational environment. Application materials must be submitted through Interfolio. A guide for applicants with important additional information about the application process can be found here.

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 from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.  

The department of political science at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-stream position in Political Theory at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment will begin in the fall of 2025.

The successful candidate should be able to teach introductory courses covering the classic texts of ancient, medieval, and modern political philosophy and a thematic course on “Politics and Moral Vision,” as well as more advanced courses in the candidate’s areas of interest. We are especially interested in candidates whose scholarly interests include contemporary political theory, philosophy & public affairs, and/or non-Western political theory.

Candidates will be expected to contribute to university-wide initiatives including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum and/or one of Colgate’s many Institutes and Centers. The teaching load is five courses (or their equivalent) over two semesters.

Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., statement of teaching philosophy and student evaluations of teaching), a writing sample (30 pages single-spaced or 60 pages double-spaced), and three letters of recommendation. Detailed instructions on assembling these application materials can be found here.

To ensure consideration of your application by the search committee, please submit your application materials through Interfolio at Interfolio by September 23, 2024.

Completion of PhD is required before, or shortly after, the date of hire.

Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. All applications should speak directly, particularly in the cover letter, to the candidate’s ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Colgate University is a leading liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York state. 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 this website.

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$92,300 (for ABD candidates) to $96,300 (for candidates with PhD in hand)

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 here. 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 from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.  

The University Libraries at Colgate University invite applications for an Outreach and Engagement Librarian, beginning in late 2024 or early 2025. The Outreach and Engagement Librarian position serves as a primary point of contact between the Libraries’ services and the Division of University Studies, which is the academic home of the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum, the Department of Writing and Rhetoric, and many of the interdisciplinary programs at Colgate University. This position also supports other academic departments and programs, as needed, and contributes to the University's mission to provide a demanding, expansive educational experience to a select group of diverse, talented, intellectually sophisticated students who are capable of challenging themselves, their peers, and their teachers in a setting that brings together living and learning. In this role, teaching is the first responsibility, serving not only to transmit knowledge but also to transform and extend it through a rigorous, imaginative curriculum. In addition to library instruction, research consultation with students will also be a primary form of contact for this position. As a primary point of contact for faculty, staff, and students, this position will develop the collections in consultation with faculty members, advocate for library services within the division, and communicate library initiatives and updates to division directors and department chairs. In addition, this position serves as a member of the Libraries’ outreach and engagement team, which engages in inclusive, collaborative, critical, and creative pedagogies to foster information literacy and inspire intellectual curiosity. As library faculty, it is expected that someone in this role will engage in University service and sustain a record of professional service and scholarship in the field of Library and Information Science.

• Actively engages in creating and sustaining pedagogical collaborations with faculty members.
• Open and available to students and faculty for research consultations.
• Creates strategic partnerships within the division and communicates regularly with division directors, department chairs, and faculty members.
• In collaboration with members of the collection services team, develop collections to reflect the curricular needs of our students and research needs of our faculty, with an understanding of the need for diverse voices in the collection in a diversity of formats.
• Actively engages in University and library committees, task forces, and working groups as necessary.
• Collaborates and communicates with members of the outreach and engagement team to create new modalities of instruction, outreach opportunities to students and faculty, and innovative approaches to course and subject guides.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the University Librarian.
• Reports to the associate director of the Outreach and Engagement department.
• The minimum starting salary is $61,000. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
• A cover letter, CV, and contact information for three professional references should be submitted through Interfolio at Interfolio.
• Review of applications will begin on September 30, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. 

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree from ALA-accredited institution or equivalent.
• Evidence of successful teaching experience.
• Successful experience providing public services for underserved communities.
• Strong commitment to core concepts related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), with an awareness of current DEI issues in the library and information science profession and related fields.
• Experience with information resources used in academic libraries.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability and desire to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Evidence of initiative, creativity, and resourcefulness.
• Commitment to professional development, especially regarding pedagogy, DEI, and technology. 

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of experience teaching information literacy at the post-secondary level.
• Successful experience collaborating with faculty in other departments on information literacy instruction and collection development.
• Understanding a variety of assessment techniques and trends in library instruction.
• Experience collaborating with tutoring, writing, disability services, and other student support centers.
• Successful experience collaborating on multi-department, cross-organizational initiatives.
   

Applications for the position should include a curriculum vitae and a cover letter. In your cover letter, please outline your scholarship and professional development plans and goals. Also tell us how you envision Colgate University Libraries supporting you and contributing to your success in accomplishing these goals. The cover letter should also address an initiative or contribution in the area of DEI that you are most proud of to demonstrate your awareness and sensitivity towards promoting an inclusive work environment.

Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification in the job description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

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. Further information about the University Libraries can be found here. 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 this website. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply for this position.

 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 website. 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 from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.  

The University Libraries at Colgate University invite applications for an Associate Director of Discovery Services, beginning in late 2024 or early 2025. Reporting to the University Librarian, the Associate Director of Discovery Services provides leadership and expertise for metadata creation and cataloging (MARC and non-MARC) in all formats in the libraries, oversees the Discovery, Metadata, and Cataloging Department, and promotes a collaborative and cohesive work environment. This position regularly consults with the Collections Strategist on acquisitions and resource management to optimize productivity and collaboration, contributing to continuous process improvement in technical services operations. This role is further responsible for guiding the creative integration of discovery platforms (ALMA/PRIMO, Islandora, JSTOR Community Collections) within the Libraries, and in so doing, collaborates with the Libraries’ faculty and staff to design, promote, and improve the discoverability of the Libraries’ diverse collections. 

The associate director leads and manages a highly skilled discovery services team in the development, assessment, and creation of metadata and cataloging records for the Libraries' print and digital collections. They also take an active role in convening meetings for the department and any associated committees, task forces, and working groups, as appropriate.  Core responsibilities include leading and developing best practices for cataloging and metadata workflows; administering and configuring technical support for the University Libraries’ discovery systems; configuring platform integrations and interface updates; regularly analyzing and assessing efficacy of discovery platforms through use of analytics and community-based feedback; providing leadership and strategic thinking for the discovery services team and the Libraries in planning, updating, and implementing discovery of the Libraries’ collections; and supporting the University Librarian in vetting new ideas, initiatives, and strategic plans.

As library faculty, it is expected that someone in this role will engage in University service and sustain an active record of professional service and scholarship in the field of Library and Information Science.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the University Librarian.
• Starting salary range of $79,000 to $84,000. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
• A cover letter, CV, and contact information for three professional references should be submitted through Interfolio.
• Review of applications will begin on September 30, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. 

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in library metadata/cataloging and/or integrated library systems and discovery services, as well as an understanding of issues and trends in resource discovery.
• Experience with national bibliographic utilities (OCLC), integrated library systems (Sierra, Alma, or similar platform), vendor cataloging services, authority control services, and automated routines for bibliographic maintenance.
• Experience in providing original cataloging for multiple formats.
• Professional understanding and working knowledge of cataloging and metadata standards and principles (e.g., MODS, METS, BIBFRAME, RDA, MARC21, AACR2, Dublin Core, and linked data principles). 
• Two years’ experience and demonstrated skill in direct supervision of support staff or librarians, including hiring, orienting, training and development, organizing workloads, delegating responsibility, providing guidance and direction, monitoring, and coaching. Ability to be proactive, flexible, and collaborative as a supervisor in order to accomplish departmental, library, and institutional goals.
• Strong organizational skills and written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in library services and interactions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Islandora or similar digital repository platform. 
• Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., XML, CSS, Python, R).
• Proficiency in cataloging rare materials, non-Roman scripts, or specialized formats.
• Demonstrated ability to meticulously organize and manage complex metadata and cataloging projects, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to established standards and procedures.
• Demonstrated understanding of the broad scope of academic library operations, with an awareness of how discovery services interact with the rest of the university.
   

Applications for the position should include a curriculum vitae and a cover letter. In your cover letter, please outline your scholarship and professional development plans and goals. Also tell us how you envision Colgate University Libraries supporting you and contributing to your success in accomplishing these goals. The cover letter should also address an initiative or contribution in the area of DEI that you are most proud of to demonstrate your awareness and sensitivity towards promoting an inclusive work environment. 

Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification in the job description, including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

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.  Further information about the University Libraries can be found here.  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 this website. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply for this position.

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 website.  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 from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.  

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-stream position in Chinese at the level of assistant professor, beginning fall semester 2025. The successful candidate will be expected to teach language at all levels, departmental courses in his or her specialization, courses in the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum, independent studies as needed, and to direct in rotation a semester-long study abroad program to mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Teaching will contribute to the interdisciplinary program in Asian Studies, and may contribute to Colgate’s other interdisciplinary programs, depending on the successful candidate’s area(s) of interest and expertise. The teaching load is five courses per year. Faculty responsibilities include productive scholarly research, student advising, and service to the University and the profession.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in hand or near completion and native or near native command of both Chinese and English are required. The area of specialization is pre-twentieth-century Chinese literature and culture.

Application Instructions

Please submit a letter of application that addresses your teaching and research, a CV, and three reference letters through Interfolio at Interfolio. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Candidates should describe in their cover letter how their approach to teaching demonstrates an ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

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. Further information about the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures can be found here.

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 this website.

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$92,300 (for ABD candidates) to $96,300 (for candidates with PhD in hand)

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 website. 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 from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.  

The Department of Computer Science at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning fall semester 2025. Completion of a Ph.D. in computer science or a related field is required prior to or shortly after the date of hire.

Colgate is a vibrant, highly selective liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York state. The Department of Computer Science is evolving in exciting ways, with several recent hires and a move to a state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance collaboration. Our department is engaged in cross-disciplinary initiatives like Arts, Creativity, and Innovation and Mind, Brain, and Behavior. Our students are self-driven, engaged, and have broad interests. Our faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and research.

We are excited to recruit new faculty eager to contribute to our community. We encourage candidates from all areas of computer science to apply.  We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about research, with a record of scholarly work and a promising trajectory of future research at a primarily undergraduate institution. In addition, successful applicants are expected to demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level.  We seek candidates with an interest and ability to teach required courses in our curriculum and elective courses in computer science. Applicants that complement and broaden the department program—through teaching, research, or service—are preferred.

The successful candidate will be a productive scholar and teach courses in their area(s) of expertise, departmental courses, and the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. Teaching responsibilities for each semester typically consist of two course sections plus one or two accompanying labs. Faculty members have access to state-of-the-art facilities for teaching and research and funding for travel, research supplies, and academic-year and summer student researchers.  Further information about the department can be found on our website.

Review of applications will begin October 21, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. A cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, diversity and inclusion statement, and the names of three reference letter writers must be submitted through Interfolio. Candidates should include in their teaching statement courses they are interested in teaching. At least one of the references should be able to speak to the candidate’s promise as a teacher. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities and to make all students feel welcome, respected, and fully included in the classroom. Candidates should describe in the diversity and inclusion statement how their approach to teaching, scholarship and/or mentorship might help us achieve this goal.

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 this website.

Applicants with questions are encouraged to contact the search committee chair, Aaron Gember-Jacobson, at agemberjacobson@colgate.edu.

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$111,800 (for ABD candidates) to $115,800 (for candidates with a PhD in hand)

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 website. 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 from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.  

E Macroeconomics

The Economics Department at Colgate University invites applications for one or more tenure-stream positions in macroeconomics, beginning fall semester 2025. We have teaching needs in open economy macroeconomics, financial economics, and related fields; scholarship in any broadly related field is welcome. We expect to hire at the Assistant Professor level, but outstanding candidates will be considered at the Associate or Full Professor level.

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. All Colgate faculty are expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. Completion of Ph.D. is required prior to or shortly after the date of hire. Further information about the department and this position can be found on Economics Department website.

A cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness, and a sample of recent scholarship must be submitted through Interfolio. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. In the cover letter, candidates must describe their ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2024, and continue until the positions are 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 this website.

Salary Range

$111,800 for ABD candidates, or a minimum of $115,800 for candidates with PhD in hand.

Contact

Rich Higgins, Department of Economics; Colgate University; 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346; rhiggins@colgate.edu.

Campus Crime Reporting 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 from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.  

We seek a postdoctoral researcher for a 2-year position at Colgate University to work on optical physics research with complex light. The position is funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation.  We are interested in an experimental researcher with a Ph.D in Physics, Optics, or Engineering. We prefer candidates with experience in optics, with preference given to those familiar with complex-light beams and associated hardware, such as spatial light modulators and parametric down-conversion. Available facilities at Colgate include numerous types of lasers, spatial light modulators, and other optical hardware, including 6 optical tables set up with ongoing classical and quantal studies.

The primary duties of this position involve designing and performing experiments on complex-light problems. Current ones include laboratory astrophysics studies of gravitational lensing, creating 3-d fields of spatially-variable polarization for communication, and quantum optics studies in imaging and metrology with entangled photons. This work will be done in collaboration with Prof. Enrique “Kiko” Galvez and Colgate University undergraduates. For those interested in eventually moving on to an academic position, the option exists to supervise undergraduate students in research and to be mentored in excellence in teaching within the curriculum at Colgate.

Colgate is a highly-selective liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in the picturesque village of Hamilton, in central New York. Our faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. The physics and astronomy department has 11 tenure-track faculty members housed in the new Ho Science Center, which is configured to facilitate interdisciplinary teaching and research. The department averages over 25 graduates per year. Facilities include well-equipped research laboratories in quantum and optical physics, condensed matter physics, superconducting electronics, computational physics, biophysics, planetary science, and observational astronomy. Please visit our department website for information regarding our facilities, programs and faculty expertise.

Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV) and a short description of research experience that emphasizes work in optical physics research. The CV should include research experience, publications, and the names of two individuals who have agreed to submit letters of recommendation. Candidates should also arrange for letters from those individuals to be uploaded to Interfolio at Interfolio by the deadline below. Letters should primarily address research, speaking to the candidate’s prior accomplishments and future potential. Colgate strives to be a community that is supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. In the cover letter, all applications should speak directly to the candidate’s ability to work effectively with colleagues and students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds.

For full consideration, applications should be uploaded to by November 1, 2024; review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Email inquiries to Enrique Galvez (egalvez@colgate.edu) are welcome.

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$60,000

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 webpage. 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 from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons 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 fiction.  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 2025 to mid-May 2026) 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. Fellows may be asked to co-supervise one or more honors theses. The fellowship carries a stipend of $57,100 plus travel expenses; health and life insurance are provided.

Complete applications, due by January 6, 2025, 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. Applications should be submitted through Interfolio. 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 in the cover letter to the candidate's ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds.

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. Further information about the English department can be found here. 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.

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 safetysystems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance webpage. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.

Qualifications

Writers who have recently completed an MFA, MA, or PhD in creative writing, and who need a year to complete their first book.

Application Instructions

Complete applications, due by January 6, 2025, 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.

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 from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons 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 2025 to mid-May 2026) 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. Fellows may be asked to co-supervise one or more honors theses. The fellowship carries a stipend of $57,100 plus travel expenses; health and life insurance are provided.

Complete applications, due by January 6, 2025, 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 20 single-spaced pages of poetry. Applications should be submitted through Interfolio. 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 in the cover letter to the candidate's ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds.

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. Further information about the English department can be found here. 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.

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 safetysystems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance webpage. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.

Qualifications

Writers who have recently completed an MFA, MA, or PhD in creative writing, and who need a year to complete their first book.

Application Instructions

Complete applications, due by January 6, 2025, 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 20 single-spaced pages of poetry. The writing sample may be a completed work or an excerpt from something larger.

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 from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.