Vassar College

Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Department: Computer Science Department
Posting Removal Date:
Posting Number: F025P

For full consideration applicants should apply by: 10/18/2021

About Vassar College
Vassar is a highly selective, coeducational liberal arts college of about 2400 undergraduates (no graduate students) located in the beautiful and historic Hudson Valley seventy-five miles north of New York City. The city of Poughkeepsie benefits from rich cultural diversity and from convenient commuter rail access to New York City. Vassar faculty are committed teachers/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, and studios and in individually mentored projects. They teach broadly in the curricula of their departments, advise students, and serve on college-wide and departmental committees. The College maintains a generous leave policy, provides strong support for research, and encourages multidisciplinary approaches to teaching.

Position Introduction
The Department of Computer Science at Vassar College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting in the 2022-23 academic year.

AA Statement
Vassar College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum, and promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. Individuals from groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding are particularly encouraged to apply.

Position Description
We seek creative individuals who are able to teach undergraduate courses in the department, maintain an active research program, and engage undergraduates in their research. The ideal candidate would be able to develop our core courses in theory and algorithms, while also offering higher-level courses in their area of expertise. Candidates with expertise in Data Science are especially encouraged to apply. A PhD in Computer Science or related field is expected by the start of the Fall 2022 semester. A typical teaching load is one lab course and one non-lab course each semester.
Vassar College has built a strong undergraduate program in Computer Science, with a rich history stretching back to the 1960s. The department maintains Linux laboratories for introductory and advanced instruction. For more information see computerscience.vassar.edu/.

How to Apply
To apply, please visit the posting for this position at https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/2125. Candidates should submit a letter of application, C.V., a statement highlighting contributions to or future plans for promoting diversity and inclusion through teaching, research and other involvements (for information about writing a diversity statement https://offices.vassar.edu/dean-of-the-faculty/positions/candidate-diversity-statement/), graduate school transcript (unofficial copies accepted for initial application), statement of teaching experience and philosophy, research statement, and at least three letters of recommendation (at least one of which directly addresses teaching). For inquiries, email Luke Hunsberger, Chair, Computer Science Department, Vassar College, at hunsberger@vassar.edu.Complete applications received by October 18, 2021 will receive full consideration; there is no guarantee that applications received after this date will be considered.

Special Instructions to Applicants



To Apply
All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/2130.







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