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.
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