Jobs at Davidson

Tenure-track Assistant Professor of History specializing in Middle Eastern history, including North Africa, West Asia, and the Islamic World. The faculty member will teach introductory and advanced undergraduate courses spanning pre-modern through modern periods, conduct scholarly research, and contribute to the college’s Writing or Humanities Program. Applicants must demonstrate excellence in teaching and research, training in Arabic language and sources, and commitment to inclusive pedagogy and academic integrity.

Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Sociology specializing in Urban Sociology. Teach undergraduate courses (including at least two in theory, methods, or statistics), develop new interdisciplinary courses, maintain an active research program, and mentor students. Teaching load: four courses first year, five courses thereafter. Ph.D. required by June 30, 2027. Submit cover letter, CV, sample syllabi, and reference contacts; review begins Oct 1, 2026.

Operate and manage live and studio audio recording, mixing, editing, and archival for the Music Department; run soundboards for performances; manage Tyler-Tallman Hall operations and technical issues; maintain labs and studios, coordinate hardware/software purchases and upgrades, train and supervise work-study students, and support faculty and students with audio technologies and emergency livestream/recording needs.

Manage intramural leagues, tournaments, and special events; recruit, train, and supervise ~30 student staff; oversee aquatics facilities for safety and regulatory compliance; handle marketing, program administration, risk management, and customer service for collegiate recreation.

Plan and execute a diverse portfolio of college events—focused on fundraising, donor stewardship, and arts partnerships—from concept through onsite production. Manage vendors, campus liaisons, budgets, registration, event communications, and logistics. Support peak-season programs, ensure high-quality attendee experiences, and perform physical setup tasks; evenings and weekends required.

Conduct prospect research and analysis to produce written profiles, ratings, and data lists. Track findings in the CRM, support development officers with data-informed recommendations, help manage officer portfolios and prospect plans, assist with events and end-of-year fundraising, and support division-wide data management and segmentation efforts.

Lead planning and execution of a diverse portfolio of in-person collegiate events from concept to completion. Manage budgets, campus and vendor partnerships, event communications, online registrations and Blackbaud data integrity. Provide leadership during high-pressure event cycles and support affinity and athletics-related programming, travel for alumni events, and VIP hospitality.

Serve as primary HR contact managing full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, benefits support, employee relations, compliance, HRIS recordkeeping, reporting, and process improvements to boost engagement and retention.

Tenure-track assistant professor in Comparative Politics focused on Africa, South Asia, or Southeast Asia. Teach introductory and regional courses (five/year), maintain active scholarship, advise students, incorporate undergraduates into research, and contribute to interdisciplinary programs. Ph.D. holders and advanced ABDs considered.

Manage one-time acquisitions from identification through invoicing and shelf-ready processing; perform basic cataloging and metadata description; communicate with vendors, faculty, and students; oversee fiscal tracking and invoices; supervise student staff; support collection development, inventory, and policy/workflow improvements to increase equitable access.

Lead the full lifecycle of high-touch, in-person events (Reunion Weekend, lectures, board meetings), manage budgets, vendor and campus partnerships, oversee event communications and registration in Blackbaud, and supervise the Assistant Director while working flexible hours and handling physical event tasks.

Support Olympic sport coaches with ordering, embellishment, inventory, distribution, laundering, maintenance, and cleaning of athletic equipment and apparel. Assist Baker Sports Equipment Room operations, receiving, issuing, packing, transporting, and setup at home and away sites while ensuring OSHA and NCAA compliance.

Prepare and coordinate college-wide federal, state, and local tax filings (990, 1042-S, 1099s, sales/use tax), manage international withholding and treaty exemptions, maintain tax policies, respond to audits/inquiries, and support campus departments on tax compliance.

Serve as the primary academic-technology liaison to faculty and students, lead LMS strategy and adoption, design outreach and onboarding programs, evaluate emerging technologies (including AI), and collaborate across Library, CTL, and Academic Affairs to align platforms with teaching and learning goals.