Humanities/Social Sciences Instructor
Position Description
Paul Smiths College is seeking qualified candidates who are dynamic, well-prepared with related advanced degrees, and student-centered teachers in the Humanities and Social Sciences to join our faculty beginning the Fall 2026 semester.
Course assignments may include Global History, US History, Ethics, Sociology, Environmental and Social Justice, Anthropology, Wellness and Wildness, Gerontology, Adirondack Fiction, Western and World Music, and other related courses, based on applicant background.
The position will include course assessment, student mentoring during office hours, and collaborating with faculty and staff to improve student learning.
Qualifications
- College-level teaching experience in Humanities and Social Science subjects
- An earned graduate degree in a relevant field
- Distinguished secondary school teaching experience and appropriate credentials will be considered
Application
To Apply:
- Complete the on-line application
- Submit a letter of intent
- Submit a resume
- Provide contact information for three professional references
About the College
Paul Smiths College is a private, four-year institution with approximately 750 students in both undergraduate and graduate programs. Known as the College of the Adirondacks, we are the only baccalaureate and graduate degree granting institution located within the six-million-acre, world-famous, forever-wild Adirondacks in New Yorks North Country.
Built on the site of the Adirondacks first wilderness resort, Paul Smiths Hotel, the college is a haven for those who thrive on adventure. We are renowned for our exceptionally hands-on academics, inclusive community, spectacular location, and significant impact on the world around us.
College Background
Paul Smiths College is a private, four-year institution with approximately 750 students in both undergraduate and graduate programs. Known as the College of the Adirondacks, we are the only baccalaureate and graduate degree granting institution located within the six-million-acre, world-famous, forever-wild Adirondacks in New Yorks North Country.
Built on the site of the Adirondacks first wilderness resort, Paul Smiths Hotel, the college is a haven for those who thrive on adventure. We are renowned for our exceptionally hands-on academics, inclusive community, spectacular location, and significant impact on the world around us.
Schedule
The successful candidate will have experience instructing/researching/writing in the humanities, primarily in the areas of history, the arts, culture, anthropology, ethics, media, writing, and related areas.
Pay
$20,000-$24,000 per semester