Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Description

The Department of Computer Science at Swarthmore College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall semester 2025. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, or expected by Fall 2025. The position is open to all areas of computer science, including interdisciplinary research in the humanities, arts, and social sciences. The ideal candidate will complement current offerings in core areas, particularly in the area of systems.

 

Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college, located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. The Department of Computer Science currently has eleven tenure-track faculty and five visiting faculty. Faculty teach both introductory courses in the department’s core curriculum and advanced courses in their research areas. Typical teaching loads are two courses and three lab sections supporting the two courses over the course of the year. We are currently one of the most popular majors at the College with over 90 Computer Science majors graduating in 2024.

 

Located in the suburbs of Philadelphia and near Wilmington DE, Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to diversity, and actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information on Faculty Diversity and Excellence at Swarthmore, see http://www.swarthmore.edu/faculty-diversity-excellence/information-candidates-new-faculty

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, or expected by Fall 2025. The strongest candidates will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to creative teaching and an active research program that speaks to and motivates undergraduates from diverse backgrounds. 

Application Instructions

Applicants should include:

• A cover letter describing your interest in teaching at a liberal arts college including your prior teaching experience.  

• A curriculum vitae.

• A research statement describing any research interests and activity that could involve Swarthmore undergraduates.

• A teaching statement that describes your teaching experience and philosophy, including which courses you can offer.

• Candidates should discuss in their cover letter, teaching statement, and research statement what experience and plans they have for creating a more inclusive environment for students.

• Three letters of recommendation, including at least one letter specifically commenting on teaching.

 

Applications will not be considered until letters of recommendation have been submitted.   Applications should be submitted at: apply.interfolio.com/151923. Please address any questions you may have to Jana Daly at jdaly1@swarthmore.edu.

All applications received by October 15, 2024 will receive full consideration, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Swarthmore College actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.