Job Description

The American Studies Department at Skidmore College welcomes applications for a One-Year Visiting Assistant Professor of American Studies for the academic year 2025-2026. The position requires five courses throughout the year, at least two of which will be at the introductory level and will emphasize reading critically, thinking historically, practicing interdisciplinarity, and acknowledging diversity. The remaining three courses will be offered at more advanced levels in the candidate's primary fields of expertise. Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate strong commitments to teaching within a small, liberal arts college setting and to creating ""inclusive learning environments for an increasingly diverse student body.""  Qualifications: Candidates should hold a Ph. D. in American Studies (or a closely related discipline) and will have experience in teaching courses in the fields of Cultural Geography, Material Culture, Film/Media Studies, and/or Museum Studies. Please submit your application electronically, including the following information: # A cover letter detailing teaching philosophy, research interests, and qualifications for the position # A curriculum vitae # A list of three recommenders (along with their contact information) who could testify to your qualifications for the position.  Review of applications will begin March 1 and will continue until the position is filled. Pay range: $66,000 - $70,000 Pay Ranges: The hiring rate for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria: Prior relevant work or industry experience. Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position. Academic discipline (faculty pay ranges reflect 9-month annual salary). Unique applicable skills. EEO STATEMENT Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result. CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS. Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position. All bargaining unit faculty members shall be covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Skidmore College and Services Employees International Union, Local 200United. About Skidmore College Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college with a reputation for its creative approaches to just about everything. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community. Skidmore is known for its faculty of teacher-scholars devoted to the instruction and mentoring of undergraduates; approximately 2,400 talented men and women from some 47 states and 46 countries.In the universe of selective, private liberal arts colleges, Skidmore's distinctiveness is expressed in the statement that "Creative Thought Matters". This idea reflects not only the historical strength of the College's programs in the fine and performing arts but also the understanding that creativity is required for achievement in any area of human endeavor.The city of Saratoga Springs is widely recognized as one of America's great communities. It is located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, within a three-to-four-hour drive from New York City, Boston or Montreal. Travel & Leisure calls Saratoga Springs one of "America's Greatest Main Streets" as well as "one of the best college towns in the nation," Money Magazine says it's one of the nation's top 100 ... places to live, and Princeton Review describes it as a "perfect college town." It's a community rich in history and tradition. Famed mineral waters, a Revolutionary War battlefield, and the nation's oldest thoroughbred racetrack represent portions of that history. Also, it's a community of arts and culture. The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is the summer home to the New York City Ballet, Philadelphia Orchestra, and a performing venue for top rock and jazz musicians.The Skidmore College community awaits your arrival, so if you welcome challenges and are interested in making a difference, come join us! Show more Show less Connections working at Skidmore College

Job Tags

Summer work, Local area, Free visa,

Similar Jobs