The Department of Physical Education, Athletics, Recreation, and Wellness at Hamilton College consists of over twenty faculty with a wide array of interests, skills, and expertise in the sports, lifetime activity and wellness areas. Faculty maintain both administrative and head coaching positions within the department, and are complimented and supported by an extensive support staff of assistant coaches, specialized staff and administrators. Faculty regularly attend national sport specific conferences and conventions, and serve on association wide committees. Athletically, Hamilton is a founding member of the prestigious, highly competitive NESCAC (New England Small College Athletic Conference). The faculty teach a wide variety of activity and wellness classes in the Physical Education program, a necessary requirement for graduation. A wide selection of recreation and wellness opportunities are also provided by our department to the greater Hamilton community. More information can be found on the Hamilton website.

Hamilton College is a residential liberal arts college located in central New York. The College has built its reputation on the teaching excellence and leading scholarship of its faculty, and on the academic distinction and intellectual curiosity of its approximately 2000 students who take advantage of Hamilton’s open curriculum (https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/opencurriculum). Accomplished faculty, highly capable and motivated students, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1 provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, intellectual and cultural diversity, and respect for differences in the development of students as engaged members of their communities. Hamilton’s commitment to diversity is embodied in its needblind admission policy for US Citizens and Permanent Residents; furthermore, Hamilton College meets the full demonstrated financial need for all admitted and enrolled students during their four years on campus. Please visit the college website for more information (www.hamilton.edu).

Hamilton College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes diversity in all of its forms and a wide array of cultural experiences as integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to those goals are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths in these areas. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find other Hamilton and nearby academic job listings at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-edcareers-upstate-new-york/, as well as additional information at https://www.hamilton.edu/dof/faculty-development/resources-for-prospective-or-newfaculty/opportunities-for-spouses-or-partners (Opportunities for Spouses or Partners). Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits.

Qualifications will determine faculty rank. Bachelor's degree required; Master's or other terminal degree in hand or to be completed within 3 years. Successful college coaching experience is strongly preferred. We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate their experience in teaching or working with broadly diverse student populations. Your cover letter should address the ways in which you would further the College's goals of enhancing the educational experiences of all our students.

About Hamilton College

Hamilton College is a residential liberal arts college located in central New York. The College has built its reputation on the teaching excellence and leading scholarship of its faculty, and on the academic distinction and intellectual curiosity of its approximately 2000 students who take advantage of Hamilton’s open curriculum ( https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/open- curriculum ). Accomplished faculty, highly capable and motivated students, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1 provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, intellectual and cultural diversity, and respect for differences in the development of students as engaged members of their communities. Hamilton’s commitment to diversity is embodied in its need- blind admission policy for US Citizens and Permanent Residents; furthermore, Hamilton College meets the full demonstrated financial need for all admitted and enrolled students during their four years on campus. Please visit the college website for more information ( www.hamilton.edu ).

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