Current Faculty Job Postings
This page lists all the currently open faculty jobs at Bates College. For information on staff positions at Bates, please see the listings on the Human Resources website.
Assistant Professor of Anthropology (R2317) Job description and link to apply forthcoming
Assistant Professor of Biology (R2313) The Biology Department at Bates College invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position in microbiology, to begin August of 2025. We seek an outstanding scholar with strong commitments to excellent undergraduate teaching and mentorship in a liberal arts context. A Ph.D. is required prior to starting.
Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry (R2304) The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Bates College seeks an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) with expertise in biochemistry to begin fall 2025. We welcome applications from individuals who are broadly trained Ph.D. scientists from chemistry, biochemistry, chemical biology, medicinal chemistry, or related fields.
Assistant Professor of Classical and Medieval Studies and Rhetoric, Film, and Screen Studies (R2315) The Program in Classical and Medieval Studies, in conjunction with the Department of Rhetoric, Film, and Screen Studies, seeks a tenure-track colleague in ancient Greek cultures and literatures, covering any span from the Archaic to Hellenistic periods (800 BCE – 200 CE). This position begins in August 2025.
Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies (R2308) Bates College’s Program in Environmental Studies invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position in environmental arts or humanities, to begin August 1, 2025. We seek an outstanding scholar/artist with strong commitments to excellent undergraduate teaching and mentorship in a liberal arts context.
Visiting Lecturer in Japanese (R2311) The Program in Asian Studies at Bates College invites applications for a one-semester position at the rank of Lecturer in Japanese, beginning January 2025 and ending in April 2025. We seek applicants with expertise in teaching intermediate and advanced Japanese language courses.
Professor(s) of Physics (R2314) The Bates College Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for two tenure-track positions starting in August 2025: one in solar or solar-terrestrial physics (broadly defined within the context of geospace science), and one in any subfield of physics or astronomy.
Assistant Professor of Psychology (R2310) Bates College’s Department of Psychology invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position in clinical psychology, to begin August 1, 2025. We welcome any research specialization that engages with psychopathology or clinical topics. We seek an outstanding scholar with strong commitments to excellent undergraduate teaching and mentorship in a liberal arts context.
Assistant Professor of Religious Studies (R2309) Bates Department of Religious Studies seeks an assistant professor in Islamic Studies for a tenure-track position beginning in August 2025. Area of specialization is open. We envision a colleague who can contribute to the study of Islam in both local and global contexts and to Bates’ collective goals as reflected in the new “race, power, privilege, and colonialism” general education requirement.
Director of Debate and Professor of Rhetoric, Film, and Screen Studies (R2316) The Rhetoric, Film, and Screen Studies (RFSS) Department at Bates College invites applications for an open rank tenure-line position to begin in August 2025. The successful applicant will serve as the Director of Debate for the Brooks Quimby Debate Council (BQDC) and offer courses in RFSS. We seek an outstanding scholar with strong commitments to excellent undergraduate teaching, coaching, and mentorship in a liberal arts context.