A liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), St. Olaf College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity in its students, faculty and staff.  We are especially interested in candidates who will support and further the mission of our diverse community.

 

 

Faculty Postings

  • Faculty: Full-time Tenure Track

    • Biochemistry Tenure Track 2020

      Job Category: Faculty: Full-time Tenure Track
      Department: Chemistry
      Position Summary:

      The Department of Chemistry at St. Olaf College seeks to hire a full-time, tenure track biochemist at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 15, 2020. We encourage applicants with research interests in, but not limited to, neurochemistry, toxicology, medicinal chemistry or chemical biology. 

    • Ceramics-Plus Tenure Track 2020

      Job Category: Faculty: Full-time Tenure Track
      Department: Art and Art History
      Position Summary:

      The Department of Art and Art History at St. Olaf College invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position in Ceramics at the Assistant Professor level to begin in August 2020. The department is looking for a dynamic artist and educator who can help to shape the future of our studio art program. 

    • Economics Tenure Track 2020

      Job Category: Faculty: Full-time Tenure Track
      Department: Economics
      Position Summary:

      The Department of Economics at St. Olaf College invites applications for up to two full-time, tenure track positions in macroeconomics and international economics at the Assistant Professor rank to begin in August 2020. These new colleagues will teach intermediate macroeconomic theory, principles of economics, and elective courses that reflect the successful candidate’s expertise and departmental needs. Teaching interest and depth in international economics is desirable, as is an interest in developing off-campus, international courses.

    • Music Education Tenure Track Position 2020

      Job Category: Faculty: Full-time Tenure Track
      Department: Music
      Position Summary:

      The Department of Music at St. Olaf College invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position in Music Education at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 15, 2020. 

    • Music: Choral/Vocal Tenure Track Position 2020

      Job Category: Faculty: Full-time Tenure Track
      Department: Music
      Position Summary:

      The Department of Music at St. Olaf College invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position in choral conducting and voice at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 15, 2020. 

    • Physics Tenure Track 2020

      Job Category: Faculty: Full-time Tenure Track
      Department: Physics
      Position Summary:

      The Department of Physics at St. Olaf College invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position in theoretical physics at the Assistant Professor level to begin in August 2020. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching physics in a liberal arts setting as well as excellence in theoretical physics research that substantively involves participation by undergraduate students. Startup funds will be available. Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in physics or a closely-related field prior to the start date. Postdoctoral research, industry experience, and/or prior teaching experience are desirable additional qualifications.

    • Religion in the Americas Tenure Track 2020

      Job Category: Faculty: Full-time Tenure Track
      Department: Religion
      Position Summary:

      The Department of Religion at St. Olaf College invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position in Religion in the Americas at the Assistant Professor level to begin in August 2020. We seek candidates exploring religious traditions in the Americas, emphasizing issues of race, ethnicity, and culture with particular but not exclusive attention to the experiences of African-American, and/or Latinx, and/or Indigenous communities. 

    • Statistics/Data Science Tenure Track 2020

      Job Category: Faculty: Full-time Tenure Track
      Department: Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science
      Position Summary:
      The Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science (MSCS) at St. Olaf College invites applications for two full-time, tenure track positions in Statistics or Data Science at the Assistant Professor level to begin in August 2020. Applications must be submitted through http://www.mathjobs.org. 
       

  • Faculty: Full-time Term position

    • Norwegian Term Faculty 20/21

      Job Category: Faculty: Full-time Term position
      Department: Norwegian
      Position Summary:

      The Norwegian Department at St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN invites applications for a full-time, one-year position in Norwegian Studies at the level of Instructor or Assistant Professor beginning in August 2020.  Teaching responsibilities include Norwegian language courses at the beginning and advanced language levels and 1-2 topics courses in English. The teaching load is 6 courses over the year.