Faculty - General Interest Smith College

If you have any questions about the position or our application process, reach out to us at recruiting-u@smith.edu.

Thank you for your interest in teaching at Smith College. We are anticipating openings for Teaching Focused Faculty in several of our departments in the coming year. These are limited term, non-benefited teaching positions for a total of one or two courses in the 2026-27 academic year. A PhD, ABD, or an equivalent combination of education and teaching experience is expected of all Teaching Focused Faculty.

Possible openings in the following departments:

• Africana Studies

• Art

• Music

• Engineering

• Middle East Studies

• Religion

• Study of Women, Gender and Sexuality

• Mathematics

• Chemistry

• Psychology

• English Language and Literature

This list will be updated regularly

Compensation for limited-term teaching focus faculty is based on teaching experience and ranges between $8,250-$8500 for a 4 credit course.

If you meet the education and experience requirements in any of the fields listed above please fill out this application.

We will forward your applications to the departments for review. If we are unable to offer a position, we will keep your application on file for one year and contact you if there is an opening we think would be appropriate for you.

To see and apply to current half and full-time faculty openings, please visit https://www.smith.edu/about-smith/provost/employment.

Please attach BOTH a current resume and a cover letter in order for your application to be considered for this position. Be sure you have provided all attachments before submitting your application.

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women's colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 151B, it is the policy of Smith College to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our recruiting team at recruiting-u@smith.edu.

As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.