Assistant Professor of Biology
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 4thcourse 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
Tenure-Track Computer Science Faculty Position
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.
Hampden-Sydney College is a selective liberal arts institution enrolling approximately 1000 students. Founded in 1775, it has been in continuous operation making it the tenth oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Our beautiful 1300-acre campus is less than 7 miles from downtown Farmville, home to Longwood University and the Moton Museum, which is listed on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. The campus is located 65 miles west of Richmond, 50 miles east of Lynchburg, and 75 miles south of Charlottesville, providing abundant cultural, recreational, and artistic resources.
Hampden-Sydney is one of four 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 faculty 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.
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