Faculty Positions Available

Hampden-Sydney College invites applications for a full time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology to begin in August of 2025. While applicants from all biological disciplines will be considered, we are especially interested in applicants with expertise in neuroscience/neurobiology. Responsibilities include teaching 3 courses each semester (with a 4^thcourse every sixth semester) that will include lecture and laboratory courses for our introductory-level Principles of Biology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, and neuroscience minor, as well as upper-level courses appropriate to the applicant’s expertise. Competitive applicants should hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field of Biology.

Hampden-Sydney College is a selective liberal arts institution enrolling approximately 1000 students. Founded in 1775, it is the tenth oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Our beautiful 1300-acre campus includes hiking/biking trails, a Frisbee golf course and an adventure high ropes and zip line course. The campus is less than 7 miles from downtown Farmville, which includes a historic walkable downtown with a local brewery, art and craft galleries, restaurants, and a rails-to-trail state park that extends over 15 miles in each direction from town. Five additional state parks are located within 30 miles and offer camping, fishing, hiking, boating, swimming, and horseback riding. Farmville is also home to Longwood University and the Moton Museum, which is listed on the US Civil Rights Trail. Farmville is located 65 miles west of Richmond, 50 miles east of Lynchburg, and 75 miles south of Charlottesville, providing abundant opportunities for cultural and artistic resources, field trips, and employment opportunities for partners.

Hampden-Sydney is one of three liberal arts colleges in the United States dedicated to the education of men, and our mission is to educate "good men and good citizens in an atmosphere of sound learning." As a community, we are dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women and minoritized groups. Hampden-Sydney College values diversity, prohibits discrimination, and is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

To apply, please upload the following via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/153180): a letter of application addressed to Dr. Michael Wolyniak, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of potential research activity, a statement on equity and inclusion which may be incorporated into the aforementioned items, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin in mid-October and continue until the position is filled. Employment begins July 1, 2025.

Contact:
Dr. Michael Wolyniak, Chair, Department of Biology
Telephone: (434) 223-6175 | FAX: (434) 223-6374
E-mail: mwolyniak@hsc.edu
Website: Biology Department

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Hampden-Sydney College invites applications for a tenure-track or long term Computer Science faculty position beginning August 2025. We seek enthusiastic candidates with a commitment to undergraduate education. The teaching load for this position is three courses per semester which works out to 19 credit hours per year on average.  Applicants should have a Ph.D. or Masters degree in computer science or closely related field. We encourage candidates with a wide range of specialties to apply.  We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with interests in software engineering, operating systems, or programming languages.

All applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and three letters of reference. Please submit all application materials to Professor Brian Lins, Chair, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Hampden-Sydney College via Interfolio at the following link: http://apply.interfolio.com/154838. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Hampden-Sydney is one of three liberal arts colleges in the United States dedicated to the education of men, and our mission is to educate "good men and good citizens in an atmosphere of sound learning." As a community, we are dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women and minoritized groups. Hampden-Sydney College values diversity, prohibits discrimination, and is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

The Department of History at Hampden-Sydney College invites applications for a tenure-track position as assistant professor in Latin American history. Subfields and specialties are open, though candidates with expertise or teaching interests in indigenous history, economic history and development, and issues of race and/or race relations are particularly encouraged to apply. Teaching responsibilities include a two-semester sequence in Latin American history and upper-division classes in the candidate’s specialty. The successful candidate also would be expected to contribute to the college-wide Core Cultures program.  The annual teaching load is six courses, with a seventh course every three years.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references via Interfolio at: http://apply.interfolio.com/156392. Address the letter to Dr. Robert Blackman, Search Committee Chair, Department of History, Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden Sydney, VA 23943. Inquiries may be sent to rblackman@hsc.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately; for full consideration, applications must be received by November 8, 2024. 

Hampden-Sydney is one of three liberal arts colleges in the United States dedicated to the education of men, and our mission is to educate “good men and good citizens in an atmosphere of sound learning.” As a community, we are dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women and minoritized groups. Hampden-Sydney College values diversity, prohibits discrimination, and is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

The Department of Government and Foreign Affairs at Hampden-Sydney College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2025. Candidates should have expertise in American public law with a focus on constitutional law and American judicial process. The successful applicant will serve as faculty advisor to the Pre-Law Society and Moot Court team and may teach, as needed, introductory courses in American Politics. Faculty teach in a 6-6-7 course rotation with six courses per year for two years and seven courses in the third year.

 Hampden-Sydney College highly values the teacher/scholar model. Successful applicants will have a record of effective classroom teaching, a commitment to scholarly productivity, and a willingness to work with colleagues on professional service responsibilities. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in political science or a comparable degree by the time of appointment.  ABDs and JDs with teaching experience will also be considered.

Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, and three letters of reference to Dr. Celia Carroll Jones, Chair, Department of Government and Foreign Affairs, Hampden-Sydney College via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/147105. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Hampden-Sydney is one of three liberal arts colleges in the United States dedicated to the education of men, and our mission is to educate "good men and good citizens in an atmosphere of sound learning." As a community, we are dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women and minoritized groups. Hampden-Sydney College values diversity, prohibits discrimination, and is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Hampden-Sydney College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position beginning August 2025. We seek enthusiastic candidates with a commitment to undergraduate education. The successful candidate will teach a variety of mathematics courses at both the introductory and advanced undergraduate level. The teaching load for this position is three courses per semester which works out to 19 credit hours per year on average. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in mathematics, applied mathematics, or a closely related field.

All applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, and three letters of reference. Please submit all application materials to Professor Brian Lins, Chair, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Hampden-Sydney College via MathJobs (https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/1567/APM). Review of applications will begin in early December and continue until the position is filled.

Hampden-Sydney is one of three liberal arts colleges in the United States dedicated to the education of men, and our mission is to educate "good men and good citizens in an atmosphere of sound learning." As a community, we are dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women and minoritized groups. Hampden-Sydney College values diversity, prohibits discrimination, and is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

Pre-1700 Peninsular Literature

The Department of Modern Languages at Hampden-Sydney College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor beginning July 1, 2025.

 The Department seeks candidates who specialize in pre-1700 peninsular literature and culture with the ability to teach Golden Age Literature. Candidates must be dedicated to undergraduate teaching and be able to teach all levels of language, as well as upper-level literature and culture courses. Interest in contributing new and innovative courses to the Spanish program is a plus. Responsibilities include teaching 6 courses per year (plus an additional course every three years), scholarly activity, and providing service to the department, the College and the community. Completion of the Ph.D. is required by the position start date.

Hampden-Sydney is one of three liberal arts colleges in the United States dedicated to the education of men, and our mission is to educate "good men and good citizens in an atmosphere of sound learning." The academic environment is characterized by small classes and close student-faculty relationships. Hampden-Sydney College is committed to its strong, liberal arts curriculum and offers the successful candidate the opportunity to explore multi-disciplinary teaching opportunities and research. The College enrolls approximately 1,000 students on its beautiful, residential campus situated on 1300 acres in south-central Virginia, 60 miles southwest of Richmond.

As a community, we are dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women and minoritized groups. Hampden-Sydney College values diversity, prohibits discrimination, and is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

Review of applications will begin on November 15. Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three confidential letters of reference to Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/157320.