Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Computer Science

Description

The Department of Computer Science at Williams College invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions, one at the assistant professor level and one open-rank, beginning July 1, 2026. The Assistant Professor position is a tenure-track position. The rank and initial term of the open-rank position will be determined by the qualifications of the successful candidate.  We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and areas of computer science who can contribute to the vibrancy of our academic community through their research, teaching, and service for both positions.  

Successful candidates will join the department's twelve current faculty in supporting a thriving undergraduate computer science major at a top-tier liberal arts college. The teaching load typically consists of three semester-long courses per year, with associated labs, spread over the fall and spring semesters. 

The Department of Computer Science offers a congenial working environment, an excellent student body, and state-of-the-art facilities supporting both teaching and research. Many opportunities exist for collaboration both within computer science and across disciplines. For more information about the department and faculty, please visit http://www.cs.williams.edu. Williams offers faculty participation in the college’s professional development program First3 and in various programs offered by NCFDD, and support through the Rice Center for Teaching. Williams also welcomes candidates who plan to seek external research funding as part of their scholarly work. The College is prepared to support faculty applications to a range of federal and private funding sources.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a commitment to excellence in teaching and research, and should, by September 2026, possess a Ph.D. in computer science or a closely related discipline.

Application Instructions

Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and teaching and research statements. The application materials should also address how the candidate’s teaching, scholarship, mentorship and/or service activities would support a student population that is broadly diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. Candidates who advance in the pool will be asked to provide three letters of reference. Application materials must be submitted electronically through Interfolio. Materials may be addressed to Professor Jeannie Albrecht, Chair, Department of Computer Science.

Completed applications received by October 1, 2025, will receive full consideration, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The search committee plans to conduct video conference interviews with semi-finalists in October, followed by on-campus interviews with finalists in November. Please direct all correspondence to cshiring@williams.edu. All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background check as described here: https://faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Williams College is a liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams College website (http://www.williams.edu). Williams promotes equal opportunity and makes all employment decisions on a non-discriminatory basis. Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where individuals of all identities and backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.