Job description
The School of Business and Social Sciences seeks a new colleague to teach in the Child Development program and to support the new Professional Educators Preparation Program (PEPP) for elementary endorsement (K-6). The position includes teaching undergraduate courses in child development and related areas (e.g., Child Growth and Development, Infant/Toddler Development, Family and Community Engagement). This position also includes an exciting opportunity to partner and collaborate with Windy Hill, Colby-Sawyer’s laboratory preschool.
This is a 9-month, full-time position. It is tenure-eligible depending on qualifications: tenure-track (with a terminal degree) or non-tenure-track (without a terminal degree).
The position begins late August 2026. Applications accepted immediately. Preference will be given to candidates with professional experience working with children and families, familiarity with accreditation or professional standards, and/or experience with contributing to community engagement and partnerships.
Responsibilities
The position includes teaching, advising, service responsibilities, and ongoing scholarship and creative work in alignment with the criteria in the Colby-Sawyer College Faculty Handbook. Full-time faculty are expected to contribute to the college’s liberal education program.
Requirements
- A doctoral degree in Child Development, Human Development, or related disciplines is preferred; a master’s degree is required. ABD will be considered.
- Evidence of excellence in teaching at the college level.
- A philosophy of education consistent with Colby-Sawyer’s programs and mission are required.
- Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues related to curricular initiatives, teaching responsibilities and student support.
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.
Interested candidates may also visit Human Resources in Colgate Hall Room 230, Monday through Friday from 8am – 5pm, to alternatively complete a paper application.
Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Colby-Sawyer College is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment which celebrates multiple perspectives. Under institutional policy, as well as under state and federal law (including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the Age Discrimination Act), Colby-Sawyer College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices or its admission practices on the basis of race or ethnicity; color; national origin; religion; age; mental or physical disability; parental, family or marital status; veteran status; or sex (including pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or gender expression). Further, Colby-Sawyer College prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates.
The college recognizes that harassment related to an individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression can occur in conjunction with misconduct related to an individual’s race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, or disability. Targeting individuals on the basis of these characteristics is also a violation of the college policy. Under these circumstances, the college will coordinate the investigation and resolution efforts outlined in the college’s Sex-based Discrimination and Sex-based Harassment Policy and Grievance Procedures as well as the Code of Community Responsibility (for students) and Employee Handbook (for employees), to address harassment related to the targeted individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression together with the conduct related to the targeted individual’s race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age or disability.
How to apply
In addition to your current CV and letter of application/cover letter, please upload a statement of teaching philosophy along with sample syllabi and teaching evaluations, if available.
