Jobs at Sweet Briar College

Leads all human resources functions for the college, including recruiting, retention, onboarding, compensation, benefits, payroll, employee relations, training, compliance, policy development, performance management, succession planning, and HR reporting. Serves as a strategic partner to campus leadership, supervises HR staff, supports faculty and staff relations, oversees Title IX responsibilities, and ensures compliance with employment laws and regulatory reporting requirements.

Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Political Science specializing in International Relations. Responsibilities include teaching introductory and advanced courses, developing innovative curriculum, mentoring undergraduate research, advising students, contributing to the Women's Leadership Core Curriculum, and participating in departmental and college service. Candidates should demonstrate teaching excellence, an active research and publication agenda, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strong communication skills.

Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Studio Art specializing in printmaking. Responsibilities include teaching introductory and advanced printmaking, managing studios and safety protocols, mentoring students, contributing to curriculum and exhibitions, maintaining an active creative and scholarly practice, and participating in college service and interdisciplinary programming.

Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Theatre teaching acting, directing, script analysis, and dramatic literature; directing mainstage productions; advising senior projects; coordinating performance schedules; contributing to interdisciplinary teaching, college service, recruitment, and women’s leadership curriculum; and maintaining an ongoing research, publication, or performance program.

Tenure-track Assistant Professor teaching mechanical engineering courses and laboratories, with emphasis on thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, transport phenomena, and thermal and fluids systems. The role includes curriculum development, undergraduate research, interdisciplinary collaboration, service, student mentoring, and contributions to women’s leadership education and engineering recruitment.

Supports the Dean of the College by resolving student academic concerns, advising on graduation pathways, supporting retention initiatives, coordinating with campus offices, assisting admissions, serving on committees, and potentially teaching Leadership Core Curriculum courses. The role requires strong communication, conflict resolution, collaboration, and knowledge of undergraduate academic policies and student success practices.

Provide daily care for horses at the college riding center: feed, water, turnout, blanketing, basic first aid, stall cleaning, recordkeeping, laundry, facility upkeep, and assist in supervising student workers.

Provide career advising and workshops for students, oversee and expand the internship program, coordinate career events and employer visits, manage employer databases and communications, support assessment and reporting, supervise student workers, handle office administration, and assist with student transportation to off‑campus career events.