Human Resources

The Department of Classics at St. Olaf College invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position in Classics at the Assistant Professor level, to begin in August 2018. We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated teacher/scholar who will welcome the opportunity to work closely with undergraduates and to promote the study of Classics across the campus and around the world. We are particularly interested in applicants who will contribute to the department’s commitment to increasing access and opportunities for populations that are currently under-represented in the area of Classics.

The Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science (MSCS) at St. Olaf College invites applications for a full-­time, tenure-­track position in Computer Science to begin in August 2018. We seek candidates who are committed to the discipline of computer science, and have the energy and enthusiasm to teach a wide range of undergraduate courses in computer science, emphasizing hands-­on pedagogy, team projects, incorporation of forward-­looking technologies, and interdisciplinary applications. We welcome candidates interested in mentoring undergraduate researchers and in supporting women and other underrepresented populations in computer science.  

St. Olaf College invites applications for a position in East Asian History beginning August 2018. This is a full-time tenure-track position, jointly appointed to the History and Asian Studies Departments, expected at the assistant professor rank. The successful applicant should be committed to teaching in the liberal arts and conducting historical research, with a focus on the history of East Asia in a global perspective. Specialists in China, Japan or Korea are welcome. We are particularly interested in applicants who will contribute to the departments’ commitment to increasing access and opportunities for populations that are currently under-represented in the areas of Asian Studies and History.

The Departments of Environmental Studies and Religion at St. Olaf College invite applications for a full-time, jointly-appointed, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 15, 2018. 

The Departments of Biology and Environmental Studies at St. Olaf College invite applications for a full-time, jointly-appointed tenure track position in Freshwater Ecosystem Ecology at the Assistant Professor level to begin in August 15, 2018. 

The Department of Economics at St. Olaf College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor to begin in the fall of 2018. Applicants should demonstrate potential for developing an active and innovative scholarly career in a liberal arts setting with teaching and research interests in the field of law and economics. As the College encourages and recognizes faculty research programs that lend themselves to collaborative engagement with its undergraduate students, preference will be given to candidates who are able to demonstrate a potential for collaborative research with undergraduates. In addition to start-up funds, this position will also provide annual access to an endowed fund to further support professional activity.

St. Olaf College's Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science seeks an applied mathematician with expertise in biological applications and a demonstrated commitment to supporting a thriving and diverse undergraduate mathematics program.  We are particularly interested in applicants who will contribute to the departments’ commitment to increasing access and opportunities for populations that are currently under-represented in the area of Mathematics.

The St. Olaf College Norwegian Department seeks an energetic and committed teacher and scholar to teach courses in Norwegian language and literature, beginning August 15, 2018.   This is a tenure-track position expected at the Assistant professor rank.  Specialization in Norwegian literature and Nordic Studies (including literature, film, cultural studies, or interdisciplinary approaches) is preferred, with a commitment to language pedagogy. We are particularly interested in applicants who will contribute to the department’s commitment to increasing access and opportunities for populations that are currently under-represented in the area of Norwegian.

The Department of Political Science at St. Olaf College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in international political economy at the Assistant Professor level to begin in August 2018. We are looking for candidates who would teach courses in international relations and contribute to inter-disciplinary coursework in one of the following programs: Russian Area Studies, Middle East Studies, or African Studies. The ideal candidate should have broad expertise in both the theory and practice of international political economy.  We are particularly interested in applicants who will contribute to the department’s commitment to increasing access and opportunities for populations that are currently under-represented in the area of Political Science.

The Department of Psychology at St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, announces a full-time tenure-track position in social psychology at the assistant professor level, beginning August 2018. We are seeking applicants whose work focuses on issues of culture, diversity, stereotyping, prejudice, or social justice.  Teaching responsibilities include courses in social psychology, research methods with lab, and advanced courses in a self-selected area of specialization.

The Economics Department at St. Olaf College seeks applicants interested in teaching three sections (0.50 FTE total) of our one-semester Principles of Economics course (one in semester 1 and two in semester 2).