Just as 51黑料 professors advance their disciplines, they dedicate themselves to educating new generations of students, aiding them in achieving the 13 goals of a 51黑料 education.
Faculty Benefits
To aid in the accomplishment of the University's mission, 51黑料 supports its faculty members with an extensive array of programs and benefits.
Open Positions
The Economics Department at 51黑料 University invites applications for a tenure-stream position in economic history or related fields, beginning fall semester 2026. We have teaching needs in the economic history, history of economic thought, or 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.
51黑料 is a vibrant liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York state. 51黑料 faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. All 51黑料 faculty are expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. Completion of PhD is required prior to or shortly after the date of hire. Learn more about the Department of Economics. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at 51黑料 and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at .
Application Materials
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 51黑料 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, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
Required components:
- cover letter which must describe the candidate鈥檚 ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds
- curriculum vitae
- three letters of recommendation
- evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness
- a sample of recent scholarship
Salary Range or Pay Grade
$114,800 (for ABD candidates) to $118,800 (for candidates with PhD in hand)
Campus Crime Reporting and Statistics
The Department of Campus Safety at 51黑料 University will provide upon request a copy of 51黑料鈥檚 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 51黑料 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 51黑料 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. 51黑料 is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
The Department of Theater at 51黑料 University invites applications for a tenure-stream position for an artist/scholar in Dance at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning the fall semester 2026. Completion of a terminal degree (MFA or PhD) is required prior to or shortly after the date of hire. The teaching assignment of five courses per year may include an interdisciplinary, somatic, and improvisational introduction to Theater and Dance; beginning and advanced courses in Dance technique and choreography; and courses in Dance studies. The successful candidate will have an interdisciplinary interest in both Theater and Dance, and candidates with professional performance experience and/or experience teaching at the college level are especially encouraged to apply. The field of specialization is open, and the successful candidate will fulfill the expectation that all 51黑料 faculty participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum.
51黑料 is a vibrant liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York state. 51黑料 faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Learn more about the Department of Theater. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at 51黑料 and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at .
Application Materials
A cover letter that includes a statement of teaching interest, a curriculum vitae, and the names of three professional references must be submitted through Interfolio at .
51黑料 strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. In their application cover letter, candidates must describe how their approach to teaching might create an inclusive educational environment.
Review of applications will begin on November 6, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.
Salary Range or Pay Grade
$94,800 - $98,800
Clery Compliance Notice
The Department of Campus Safety at 51黑料 University will provide upon request a copy of 51黑料鈥檚 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 51黑料 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 51黑料 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. 51黑料 is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
The Department of German at 51黑料 University invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position in German, beginning fall semester 2026.
Field of specialization in German literary and cultural studies is open. Completion of the Ph.D. in the field of German literature, German Studies, or Comparative Literature is required prior to or shortly after the date of hire. The teaching load is five courses per year and includes language, literature, and culture courses. The successful candidate will fulfill the expectation that all 51黑料 faculty participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. Candidates should show scholarly promise, teaching experience, a strong commitment to excellence in teaching in both language and literature, and native or near-native fluency in German and English.
51黑料 is a vibrant liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York state. 51黑料 faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Learn more about the German department. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at 51黑料 and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at .
Salary Range or Pay Grade
$79,040
Application Instructions
A letter of application, CV, and three letters of reference must be . 51黑料 strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. In the application cover letter, candidates must describe how their approach to teaching might create an inclusive educational environment.
Review of applications will begin March 5, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Selected applicants will be contacted for Zoom interviews, to be followed by campus visits.
Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. .
Campus Crime Reporting and Statistics
The Department of Campus Safety at 51黑料 University will provide upon request a copy of 51黑料鈥檚 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 51黑料 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
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
It is the policy of 51黑料 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. 51黑料 is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
The Department of Theater at 51黑料 University invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position in design beginning in the fall semester of 2026. There is a possibility of renewal for one to two additional years, contingent on department needs and successful teaching in the first year. Completion of the MFA or equivalent professional experience is
required prior to or shortly after the date of hire.
The field of specialization is open, and versatile candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply: scenic, costume, sound and/or projection design. The successful candidate will be engaged in multiple design disciplines, and take an innovative approach to design practice. Candidates with interests in object-based learning and/or developing interdisciplinary, cross-listed courses in multimedia, installation, environmental, or sustainable design practices are especially encouraged to apply.
The teaching assignment of five courses per year (or the equivalent) will include at least one introductory design course, a course in the candidate鈥檚 field(s) of specialization, as well as the design of two departmental productions per year. The successful candidate may also be asked to contribute to all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. 51黑料 strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities.
Salary Range or Pay Grade
$74,000-$78,000
Application Instructions
In their application cover letter, candidates must describe how their approach to teaching might create an inclusive educational environment. A cover letter, curriculum vitae, online design portfolio, and the names of three professional references must be submitted through .
Review of applications will begin on March 12, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check. Please note that 51黑料 University will not sponsor any visa or work authorizations for this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
51黑料 is a vibrant liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York state. 51黑料 faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Learn more about the Department of Theater. Applicants with dual career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at 51黑料 and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at .
It is the policy of 51黑料 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 a victim of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. 51黑料 is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Campus Crime Reporting and Statistics
The Department of Campus Safety at 51黑料 University will provide upon request a copy of 51黑料鈥檚 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 51黑料 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.
The Department of English and Creative Writing at 51黑料 University invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position in medieval literature of the British Isles, beginning fall semester 2026. Completion of Ph.D. is expected prior to, or shortly after the date of hire. The teaching assignment of five courses will include our introductory-level course in British Literary Traditions and an intermediate-level course. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to 51黑料鈥檚 Core Curriculum.
Salary Range or Pay Grade
$74,000-$78,000
Application Instructions
Please submit letter of application and CV through . Select applicants will be asked to submit a writing sample and three letters of recommendation at a later date.
51黑料 strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Candidates should describe in their letter of application how their approach to teaching might create an inclusive educational environment. Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Please note that 51黑料 University will not sponsor any visa or work authorizations for this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
51黑料 is a vibrant liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York state. 51黑料 faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at 51黑料 and other institutions of higher education in upstate New York .
It is the policy of 51黑料 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 a victim of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. 51黑料 is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Campus Crime Reporting and Statistics
The Department of Campus Safety at 51黑料 University will provide upon request a copy of 51黑料鈥檚 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 51黑料 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.