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Two-year full-time Visiting Assistant Professor in Religious Studies

The Department of Religious Studies at Skidmore College invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor position in Religious Studies with specialization in American Religions beginning Fall 2026. This is a two-year appointment, ending in Spring 2028. 

Responsibilities:

The position involves an in-person teaching load of eighteen credits per year which typically equates to five courses per academic year. The successful candidate is scheduled to teach two four-credit sections of RE105W âœStudying Religion in America❠(a writing-intensive gateway course) in Fall 2026. Candidateâ™s area of specialization is open. The department would particularly welcome candidates who complement our current strengths and/or could contribute courses in areas such as Black Studies; Gender Studies; Indigenous Studies; Islam; Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies; or Media and Film Studies.

Qualifications:

⢠Candidates with a Ph.D. or ABD in Religious Studies or related field will be considered.

â¢Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level

Salary: $68,989.

Skidmore College offers a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits plans provide choice and flexibility to support our employees' needs and those of their families.

Benefits information: https://www.skidmore.edu/benefits/

All bargaining unit members shall be covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Skidmore College and Services Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 200 United. 

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the Form I-9 and verification of identity and work authorization as required by federal law. 

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a teaching statement and recent course evaluations, three letters of recommendation, and contact information for the reference writers. Review of applications will begin on May 25, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Apply online: www.skidmore.edu/hr

Questions? Please contact search committee chair Ryan Overbey (roverbey@skidmore.edu)

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 post-offer background check result.

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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.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 the 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.The Skidmore College community awaits your arrival, so if you welcome challenges and are interested in making a difference, come join us!

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