Available Positions

Note on non-U.S. applications: Due to a combination of extensive federal procedures and our limited administrative resources, Deep Springs regrets that it cannot support visa applications for faculty applicants who are not otherwise eligible for employment in the United States.

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Chairs - Long-Term Appointments

There are three long-term chairs at Deep Springs: the Robert B. Aird Chair in the Humanitites (a position currently open), the Julian Steward Chair in the Social Sciences, and the Herbert Reich Chair in the Natural Sciences. Initial appointments for these chairs are usually for two years, with multi-year renewals for up to six years. Senior scholars in these positions may apply to have their appointments extended more than six years, but Deep Springs does not grant tenure.

Professors holding these chairs teach two courses in both the Fall and the Spring semesters, as well as any directed or independent studies they choose to take on; they also serve on one of the standing Student Body committees.

We are currently accepting applications for one long-term position:

The Robert B. Aird Chair in the Humanities: Beginning Fall, 2011. Applications will be considered for this full-time appointment with benefits at the junior or senior level in one of the disciplines within the humanities.

The successful full-time candidate will teach self-designed courses within the area of his or her expertise, along with broader courses of general interest. Because of the college's small size, long-term professors exert a broad influence on the intellectual culture of the community. For this reason, the ideal candidate is more than a specialist and considers his or her discipline in the broader context of liberal education. The teaching load is 2-2. Full-time appointments are renewable up to six years. Applications due by November 1, 2010.

Short-Term Positions: Visiting Scholars and Visiting Artists

During the two semesters, (September-December and January-April), there are two to three Visiting Scholars or Visiting Artists teaching at Deep Springs. Visiting professors teach one class in their specialty or discipline. Applications are currently being accepted for the 2011-2012 academic year. Short-Term Applications are requested by December 1, 2010.

Summer Seminar (July-August)

At the opening of our academic year, the seven-week Summer Seminar (July-August) is the incoming class's introduction to college work and to life at Deep Springs. This intensive course is frequently team-taught, and usually poses questions to the purpose of Deep Springs: questions concerning community, service, responsibility, and the place of the individual in the world. We are currently entertaining applications for summer term in 2011. Applications for 2011 are due by November 1, 2010.

Interim Summer Appointments (May-June)

At the close of our academic year, the seven-week interim summer term (May-June) is entirely staffed by visiting professors. In addition to standard curricular offerings in any liberal arts field, this term is an opportunity for faculty applicants to offer classes of more particular, experimental, or eclectic focus. We are currently entertaining applications for interim summer term in 2012. Applications for 2012 are requested by December 1, 2010.

Short-Term Appointments for Scholars on Sabbatical Leave

Deep Springs makes a limited number of short-term and summer appointments several years in advance, in order to accommodate applications from scholars planning sabbatical leaves from other institutions, and who might wish to teach one small course as they write-up their research. Applications are currently accepted for 2011-2012 and beyond.

Application Process and Instructions

Application Procedures for Faculty Candidates

Deep Springs College seeks applications from all qualified teachers, from graduate students to professors emeriti, in all disciplines. Our search for the 2011-2012 academic year begins on September 1, 2010 and will conclude when all positions are filled. This year, Deep Springs seeks applicants for a Chair in the Humanities (a term appointment renewable for up to six years) as well as Visiting Scholars and Artists in all disciplines.

The deadline for applications for the Humanities Chair is November 1, 2010. Short-term Visiting applications are due December 1, 2010.

All applications should include the following:

Please send applications to:

Faculty Search
Curriculum Committee
Deep Springs College
HC 72 Box 45001
Dyer, Nevada 89010

or electronically to curcom@deepsprings.edu.