Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics & Computer Science
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Colorado College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin in August of 2022. We encourage candidates from all areas of computer science to apply. We seek a computer scientist with broad teaching interests who can teach introductory as well as advanced computer science courses to a diverse community of undergraduate students and mentor computer science majors who are completing a capstone experience. All candidates should be able to teach our introductory sequence, currently taught in Java, and a variety of advanced computer science courses including a CS elective in their primary field of study. The successful candidate should also be able to develop and maintain a rigorous research program that can engage undergraduate students. Mentoring and advising students interested in computer science both at the introductory and more senior level is expected. Finally, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the department and the college through service.
Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts college with about 2,000 students. The city of Colorado Springs offers many cultural and recreational activities in the foothills of the Rocky Mountain Region. The college actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work. Strong candidates should share the college's and department's deep commitment to antiracism (Antiracism at CC) and be committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in all facets of life at the college.
The department fosters a supportive, inclusive, and equitable learning community of faculty and students who share a passion for computer science. It is our goal to provide a nurturing learning environment that stimulates growth and intellectual exploration. The department values depth and breadth in computer science; potential for implementing innovative, inclusive and equitable teaching methods in a liberal arts setting; and mentored undergraduate research. One distinguishing feature of Colorado College is its Block Plan, in which professors teach, and students take, one course at a time. Professors teach five of eight blocks in an academic year and devote one block to supervising capstone projects. Each block is three and a half weeks long.
Applicants should describe their interest in teaching computer science in a liberal arts environment in their cover letter. Applications should also contain: a teaching statement including a discussion of your potential to incorporate active learning strategies; a research statement discussing your research interests and potential for including undergraduate students in your work; an antiracism statement detailing your potential to contribute to antiracism and DEI at Colorado College through your teaching, research, and/or service; graduate school transcripts, and three confidential letters of recommendation (request that writers submit separately). At least one letter should comment on teaching experience and potential and at least one other letter should focus on research. A Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field is required. Applicants should provide evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available. Applications from candidates who have reached ABD status will be considered.
Salary range: $82,000 to $84,500
Applications received by October 25, 2021, will receive full consideration.
Colorado College is an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing the diversity of its community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, gender identity or expression, disability, or sexual orientation in our educational programs and activities or our employment practices.
Requirements:
A Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field is required. Applicants should provide evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available. Applications from candidates who have reached ABD status will be considered.