Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology

The Sociology and Anthropology Department at Colgate University welcomes applications for two visiting assistant professor positions in sociology, to begin fall semester 2023. These positions have the possibility of being renewed beyond one year, pending performance and institutional need. The area of specialization is open. We are particularly interested in candidates that can teach our departments' electives in areas that include but are not limited to: race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, popular culture and media, work and organizations, politics and social movements, environmental, urban and rural sociology. Previous undergraduate teaching experience is desirable. Completion of a PhD. in Sociology is required prior to or shortly after the date of hire. Colgate operates on the semester schedule, and the expected teaching load is a 2-3 (5 courses over the course of the year).

A cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information for two references must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/24605 . Finalists' references will need to be in swiftly. The application letter should address the candidate’s research and teaching areas, as well as describe how their teaching and scholarship might support the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. To ensure consideration of your application by the search committee, please submit application materials by April 10, 2023.

Colgate is a vibrant liberal arts university of 3200 students situated in central New York state. Our faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. More information about the Sociology and Anthropology Department can be found here: https://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-sociology-and-anthropology/faculty-and-staff-sociology .

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 https://upstate-ny.hercjobs.org/ .

Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Colgate University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 and gender identity and expression, being or having been victims of domestic violence and stalking, familial status, and all other categories covered by law.