Who We Are

Colby-Sawyer College is a comprehensive liberal arts-based institution located in the scenic Lake Sunapee area of New Hampshire. We have friendly people, beautiful nature, and small-town amenities and shops. We are located about 35 minutes south of Dartmouth College and just 1 hour 30 minutes from Boston. For more information see Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce, NH.

We strive to always be a people-first organization. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all employees. If you are looking for a place where you will feel welcome and that you belong, Colby-Sawyer College is that place.

Colby-Sawyer is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to share what they can offer and how they can help us to achieve and maintain these values in their cover letter.

Position Summary

Colby-Sawyer College is looking for an innovative and engaging full-time, tenure-track colleague to join the Environmental Science and Studies program in the School of Arts & Sciences. The successful candidate will have broad-based experience to support instruction in geographic information systems, environmental science, biogeochemistry, community-based research, and field studies with expertise in any number of environmental science fields relevant for today’s pre-professional training for our majors. One of the hallmarks of our program is a year-long community research project where our students act as environmental consultants to help address an environmental problem in the area. Colby-Sawyer College is ideally located to engage students in our surrounding landscape. Candidates will have the opportunity to mentor undergraduate research projects and contribute to the college's Liberal Education curriculum.

This is a full-time, tenure-track position. A doctoral degree is required, and candidates completing a doctoral degree within one year of hire will be considered. Evidence of excellence in teaching at the college level and a philosophy of education consonant with Colby-Sawyer’s programs and mission are required.

This position includes teaching, advising and service responsibilities at the program and college level. The position is available beginning late August 2023.

Colby-Sawyer College is a comprehensive liberal arts-based institution located in the scenic Lake Sunapee area of New Hampshire. Our goal is to always be a people-first organization. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for our employees. If you are looking for a place where you will feel welcome and that you belong, Colby-Sawyer College is that place.

Colby-Sawyer College is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to share in their cover letter what they can offer in helping us to achieve and maintain this goal.

The collegial faculty members in Colby-Sawyer’s School of Arts & Sciences are committed to engaging students in firsthand inquiry, analysis, and production. Through this experiential learning, our students become critical thinkers, effective communicators, and skilled collaborators and contributors. Our faculty and staff care deeply about connecting with students and facilitating their growth.

Priority will be given to complete applications received by January 16, 2023.

To Apply

Please email your application to CSCjobs@colby-sawyer.edu including the following:

• Letter of application
• Current CV
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Sample syllabi, if available
• Names and telephone numbers/e-mail addresses of three references

Candidates who can actively contribute to racial, ethnic, or cultural diversity on campus are encouraged to include this information in the cover letter.

Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Colby-Sawyer College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment which celebrates multiple perspectives. Colby-Sawyer College will not tolerate discrimination in employment or employment-related decisions on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, mental or physical disability, family or marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or gender identity.