Visiting Assistant Professor in Ecology

The Department of Biology at Colgate University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Ecology beginning in fall semester 2026 to fill a one-year position. The successful candidate will join a biology faculty committed to innovative teaching in a liberal arts setting and involvement of students in research. Over the course of the year, the individual hired will teach two elective courses in the candidate's field of expertise, at least one of which must be related to ecology;

and teach in the laboratory component of a team-taught foundations course called Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity. The successful candidate will also participate in all-university programs, likely the Core Science component of the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum, by teaching a general education course in an area of their choice. Completion of PhD is required prior to or shortly after the date of hire, and teaching experience is desirable.

Salary Range or Pay Grade

Salary range: $74,000 (for ABD candidates) to $78,000 (for candidates with degree in hand).

Application Instructions

An application with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of three names of individuals who would be prepared to submit reference letters at a later date can be submitted through Interfolio gate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. In their statement of teaching philosophy, candidates must describe how their approach to teaching might create an inclusive educational environment.

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. More information about Colgate University, the Biology Department, and the application materials can be found at this website. The review of applications will begin on March 20, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Policy 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:
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.