What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor, Environmental Studies and Sciences position at Skidmore College?
Summary
The Environmental Studies and Sciences (ESS) Department at Skidmore College is looking to fill a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) Position in the Environmental Sciences, beginning fall 2025 (classes to begin 9 / 3 / 25). This position is currently non-renewable beyond the one-year appointment. The ESS Department is particularly interested in hiring an interdisciplinary, natural scientist whose work explores either the impact of land-use patterns on ecological dynamics, ecosystem functions, and / or community resiliency in natural and human-dominated settings, or energy systems. We envision a hire who can teach natural science classes to Environmental Science majors at the 200- and 300-level, including but not limited to the senior research year-long Capstone experience. The person filling this position will be expected to teach 18 contact hours - typically a 2-2 or 2-3 teaching load, depending on the courses / labs offered. The hire will have access to research space in the new LEED certified Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences.
Skidmore College is a residential liberal arts institution located in Saratoga Springs, NY that is focused on quality teaching, research, and student experiential learning. Saratoga Springs is located near the southern portion of the Adirondack Park and 3 hours to New York City, Boston, MA, and Montreal, Canada. Numerous opportunities for field-based labs and experiences across diverse ecosystems are possible for both on and off-campus learning.
Education : PhD is required.
A complete application will require the following : CV, cover letter, teaching statement, and the names of three references.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Salary range : $66k-$70k
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.
Please note that Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and as such, applicants must have the ability to legally work within the United States.
All bargaining unit faculty members shall be covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Skidmore College and Services Employees International Union, Local 200United.
Salary : $66,000 - $70,000
