Visiting Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Computer Science (Two Positions)

Description

The Amherst College Department of Computer Science invites applications for two full-time open-rank visiting positions, beginning July 1, 2025.  These are one-year appointments with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon the needs of the department and positive reviews of teaching and other responsibilities.  The teaching responsibility is two courses per semester.  There is also the possibility of advising student honors theses.  Candidates with expertise in any area of computer science are invited to apply. 

 Both research and teaching are strongly supported by the college, which is situated within a vibrant intellectual community (including the University of Massachusetts Amherst, an R1 university with a highly ranked CS department).  The department has nine tenure-line faculty with research programs in areas including performance modeling, natural language processing, data science, machine learning, algorithms, complexity, and systems. A number of faculty are supported by NSF research grants. The department is housed in a recently constructed science center that contains top-notch research and teaching facilities. The teaching load is two courses per semester.  

 Amherst College is one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country. The college is committed to providing financial aid that meets 100 percent of every student’s demonstrated need, and nearly 60 percent of Amherst students receive financial aid.  Our expectation is that the successful candidates will excel at teaching and mentoring a broad range of students.  The college is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff and works to support all members of its community. Amherst College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of all genders, persons of color, and persons with disabilities to apply. 

 Each successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in computer science or have fulfilled all requirements for the degree by the start of the appointment.  Candidates are asked to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and three confidential letters of recommendation electronically to http://apply.interfolio.com/162999.   Applications received by March 1, 2025, will be assured of full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

 Statement of Nondiscrimination
Amherst College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs and activities on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Amherst College complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Inquiries should be addressed to the chief equity and inclusion officer, Amherst College, P.O. Box 5000, Amherst, MA 01002-5000.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Amherst College shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Amherst College requires the successful completion of all required reference and background checks.