Mellon Visiting Assistant Professor in Public Discourse in the Disciplines (EXPIRED)

Smith College invites applications for five non-tenure track, three-year, non-renewable positions at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor, to begin July 1, 2019. We seek candidates in the following areas:  American Studies; Astronomy/Physics; Biological Sciences/Biochemistry/Neuroscience; Environmental Science & Policy; Exercise & Sport Studies; French Studies/Comparative Literature; German Studies; Government/Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies; History; Philosophy; Religion; Statistical & Data Sciences; and Study of Women & Gender.

Candidates should have a strong foundation in their discipline and experience teaching writing within the discipline and across an array of the platforms that figure in contemporary intellectual discourse. Teaching responsibilities for this position are five courses per year: a writing-intensive first-year seminar and four other writing-attentive courses with a public writing component in the home department; at least two of these courses will be team taught. Which courses the candidate teaches will depend on their field of specialization and the needs of the home department. A Ph.D. is expected by the time of appointment. Faculty from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women’s college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.

Submit application at https://apply.interfolio.com/57602 with a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a graduate transcript, and three confidential letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin on December 3, 2018. 

Diversity and a culture of inclusion among students, faculty, administration, staff, and curriculum are crucial to the mission and values of Smith College. Smith welcomes applicants from a range of backgrounds including, but not limited to, those based on ability, age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation and veteran status.

Smith is committed to providing an accessible application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants to request any needed accommodation(s).

EEO/Affirmative Action Statement:  Smith College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or veteran status in the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by all applicable laws and regulations. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.