Description

The Department of Educational Studies at Colgate University invites applications for two distinct one-year visiting assistant professor positions:

1)  Critical Literacy Studies  

2) Critical STEM Education (e.g., eco-pedagogy, critical place-based pedagogy, climate and sustainability education, Indigenous science); prior K-12 experience and teacher certification required

Both of these positions will begin fall semester 2026. Applicants should be prepared to teach courses in their area of expertise as well as the introductory foundations course in the department (The American School). Completion of Ph.D. or Ed.D. is required prior to or shortly after the date of hire. The successful candidate will fulfill the expectation that all Colgate faculty participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum.

Three documents must be submitted through the link below: 1) a cover letter; 2) CV; and 3) the names of three people who will submit a letter of reference at a later stage in the search. apply.interfolio.com/181381

Colgate 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 March 6, 2026 and continue until the positions are filled.

Colgate is a vibrant liberal arts university of 3,169 students situated in central New York state. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Further information about the Educational Studies department can be found here. https://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-educational-studies 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. https://upstate-ny.hercjobs.org/

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. Please note that Colgate will not sponsor any visa or work authorization for this position.

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. https://www.colgate.edu/student-life/safety/department-campus-safety/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.