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The Department of Political Science at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-stream position in International Relations at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment will begin in the fall of 2027. We seek scholars who focus on human security. We especially welcome expertise in areas such as gender; technology/AI; climate change; global public health; human rights; and/or other transnational challenges. The department is open to a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches to address these topics. Completion of PhD is required before, or shortly after, the date of hire.
The successful candidate should be able to teach introductory courses in International Relations as well as more advanced courses in the candidate’s areas of interest. Candidates will be expected to contribute to university-wide programs including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. Candidates may also contribute to one or more of Colgate’s many Institutes and Centers. The teaching load is five courses (or their equivalent) over two semesters.
Colgate University is a leading liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York State.
Application Materials
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. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. All applications should speak directly, particularly in the cover letter, to how the candidate’s approach to teaching might create an inclusive educational environment. Read our guidance.
Application Submission and Deadline
To ensure consideration of your application by the search committee, please submit your application materials through Interfolio by September 21, 2026.
Salary Range or Pay Grade
$97,500 (for ABD candidates) to $101,500 (for candidates with PhD in hand)
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 on HERC jobs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on 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.
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:
- 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
- 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.
The Department of Earth and Environmental Geosciences at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-stream position in the area of Paleoclimatology at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning fall semester 2027.
We seek an individual who is committed to excellence in teaching and research at the undergraduate level. Completion of the PhD is expected prior to or shortly after the date of hire. The area of specialization is open but should include an examination of climatic change in the geologic record. The successful applicant will teach introductory courses for non-majors, including an introductory course on the role of oceans in the climate system. They will contribute to at least one of the five intermediate courses required for majors, will develop upper-level courses in their area of specialty, and could contribute to the Marine and Freshwater Science program. Participation in the department’s summer field courses and involvement of undergraduates in research are expected. The successful candidate will participate in university-wide programs including teaching in the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum.
Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Learn more about the Earth and Environmental Geosciences department, and building a Colgate-specific application.
Application Materials
A cover letter, CV, teaching statement, research statement, and the contact information for three references must be submitted. Candidates will be notified of the deadline by which reference letters need to be uploaded. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. In their application materials, candidates must describe how their approach to teaching and research might create an inclusive educational environment.
Application Submission and Deadline
Applications should be submitted through Interfolio. Review of applications will begin September 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
Salary Information
$97,500 (for ABD candidates) to $101,500 (for candidates with PhD in hand).
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 on HERC jobs.
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.
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:
- 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
- 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.
The Geography Department at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-stream position in climate science at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning fall semester 2027. Our department is vibrant, growing, and interdisciplinary, with strengths across the discipline of geography. We seek a climate scientist whose research uses geospatial analysis to study cutting-edge topics. These might include ones centered in physical geography, such as atmospheric circulation, surface-atmosphere interactions, or extreme weather/climate events, or ones that engage directly with human-environment concerns, such as urban climates, climate injustice, or climate impacts on vulnerable and marginalized populations. Completion of a Ph.D. in Geography, Climate Science, Earth System Science, Atmospheric Science, or a related discipline prior to or shortly after the date of hire is required. Teaching and/or postdoctoral research experience will be considered advantageous.
Colgate University is a vibrant liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York state.
Qualifications
Teaching duties will include offering introductory and advanced courses in climate science, physical geography, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The successful candidate will also fulfill the expectation that all Colgate faculty participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum, and may have opportunities to develop or lead off-campus study programs.
Application Instructions
We invite applicants to submit a cover letter that addresses how their teaching and research interests align with this position, a C.V., and names and contact information for three individuals prepared to write letters on their behalf, which must be submitted through Interfolio.
As Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities, applicants in their cover letter must also describe their ability to teach and work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds.
Review of applications will begin September 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Letters of recommendation, and teaching and research statements will be solicited for candidates who advance beyond the initial review stage.
Salary Range or Pay Grade
$80,000-100,000
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 HERC jobs.
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.
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:
- 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
- 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.