Human Resources

The Chemistry Department at St. Olaf College seeks to hire a tenure-track biochemist with expertise in neuroscience starting August 15, 2019. In addition to upper-level biochemistry, candidates interested in contributing to the first-year curriculum, including the integrated chemistry/biology introductory course sequence, and to neuroscience at St. Olaf College are especially welcomed. We encourage applicants with experience, and research interests in neuroscience including, but not limited to, medicinal chemistry, neuropharmacology, and neurotoxicology to apply. Candidates will be expected to establish a vibrant research program and must demonstrate a commitment to liberal arts education and explicitly describe how their proposed scholarly activity would involve undergraduates. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field or expect completion of such prior to employment.

The Department of Romance Languages at St. Olaf College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in French at the Assistant Professor level to begin in August 2019. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education. The specialization is open, but particular interest in and demonstrated experience with second language acquisition (SLA) enhanced by innovative uses of new technologies is required. Interdisciplinary approaches such as critical race studies, gender studies and/or cultural studies and interest in undergraduate research are a strong plus. Required qualifications: Applicants are expected to have completed a Ph.D. in French by September 1, 2019, but ABD candidates will be considered; native or near-native fluency in French; potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level.

St. Olaf College’s Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science (MSCS) seeks a mathematician with expertise in analysis and a demonstrated commitment to supporting a thriving and diverse undergraduate mathematics program. We are particularly interested in applicants who will contribute to the department’s commitment to increasing access and opportunities for populations that are currently underrepresented in the area of mathematics.  To that end we request that in their letters of application, candidates address their potential to contribute to the St. Olaf community that maintains a diversity of people and perspectives as one of its core values.  Applications must be submitted online, through http://www.mathjobs.org. Applicants must also register online at the St. Olaf College website, https://stolaf.hiretouch.com/faculty-postings.

The Department of Art and Art History at St. Olaf College invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position in Modern and Contemporary Art History at the Assistant Professor level to begin in August 2019. The Department seeks an innovative teacher and scholar who can expand our existing curriculum in modern and contemporary art history, which focuses on Europe, the United States, and Asia, to include a greater global perspective.

St. Olaf College’s Department of Music seeks a vocalist with demonstrated commitment to supporting a thriving and diverse undergraduate music program for a full-time tenure track position to begin in August 2019. The primary responsibility will be to teach voice performance studies to music majors in both professional and liberal arts degree programs and non-music majors. Preference will be given to tenor, baritone, or bass voices. As a part of the department’s ongoing efforts to expand its offerings, classically trained applicants with experience in Contemporary Commercial Music (CCM), jazz, or globally diverse traditions are encouraged to apply.

The Education Department at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN, invites applications for a part-time position in Education as a Visiting Instructor for the spring of 2019 to begin in February.  

The Russian Language and Area Studies Department at St. Olaf College, a highly-selective, small liberal arts college in Northfield, Minnesota, invites applications for a replacement position in Russian language, October 15 - December 20, 2018.   We seek an experienced and enthusiastic instructor with a commitment to Russian language pedagogy.  Teaching load is three courses, ranging from beginning to advanced Russian language.

The Department of Social Work and Family Studies at St. Olaf College, a highly-selective, small liberal arts college in Northfield, Minnesota, is recruiting faculty to teach part-time spring semester, 2019. Courses are somewhat flexible and will depend on candidate(s). A master’s degree in social work, family studies, or related field and teaching experience is required; ABD or doctorate in family social science or social work preferred. Position open until filled.