Skidmore College invites applications for two full-time faculty replacement positions at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor in the Health and Human Physiological Sciences Department for the 2025-2026 academic year. The positions will be for 1-year.

The successful candidate will be able to teach several courses from among the following: Exercise Physiology, Exercise Physiology Lab, Nutrition, Exercise Testing and Prescription, and/or Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab. The successful candidate will join an energetic and collegial department that is passionate about teaching undergraduates. The position involves teaching 18 contact hours per year, which approximates a 3:2 course load. However, the department views this opportunity as a teaching postdoc with opportunity for mentorship and professional development through the department and the Center for Leadership, Teaching, and Learning (CLTL). Collaborative research opportunities (pre-clinical to clinical/applied physiology) will be available and encouraged, though not required. 

Qualifications: a Ph.D. in the area of exercise/applied physiology/kinesiology, although A.B.D. candidates and applicants with an MS degree will be considered. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience. 

The college encourages candidates from under-represented groups and individuals who have demonstrated experience with diverse populations who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their teaching, research, and/or service to apply. 

To be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach the following documents: (1) a cover letter that addresses why you are interested in this position and includes which courses you are able and interested in teaching, (2) curriculum vitae (or resume), (3) brief teaching statement that describes your teaching philosophy and pedagogical approaches and plans, including how you plan to support our diverse student population, and (4) unofficial copies of graduate school transcripts. To complete your application, you must also enter the names, affiliations, and contact information of three professional references who can respond in a timely fashion.  If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at: careers@skidmore.edu or (518) 580-5800.

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.

About Skidmore College

Skidmore College is a highly selective, nationally ranked liberal arts college that fosters creative approaches to teaching and learning and values diversity.  Our student population consists of approximately 2,650 undergraduates, of whom 26% are domestic students of color, 15% are first-generation college students, and 11% are international students.  With its relatively small size and low student-faculty ratio (8:1), the College is a close-knit academic community.  The Health & Human Physiological Sciences Department is located in the recently opened Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences, a state-of-the-art teaching and learning space that fosters unique interdisciplinary connections across the sciences. 

Located in the vibrant community of Saratoga Springs, New York, the 1,200-acre Skidmore campus is adjacent to the Adirondack Mountains and is only a 30-minute drive from Albany and a 3-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Montreal.  Rail service from the Saratoga Amtrak station offers additional travel options, including a direct line to New York City.  Travel & Leisure calls Saratoga Springs one of “America’s best college towns.” 

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.

No Visa Sponsorship is available 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. For more information on Skidmore, its people and programs, please visit www.skidmore.edu.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 t...he 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.

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