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Bowdoin College

Location: BrunswickME 04011 Document ID: AA493-06NX Posted on: 2017-02-2002/20/2017 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2017-03-22
 

Assistant Professor of Computer Science



Title
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Posting Number
F00066JP
Department
Computer Science
Position Summary

The Department of Computer Science at Bowdoin College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor to begin July, 2017. We seek applications from all areas of computer science, including interdisciplinary fields that intersect computer science such as any of the computational sciences, computational social sciences or digital humanities. Areas that complement department members' current research, such as Human Computer Interaction and Computer Science education, are encouraged along with research that crosses disciplinary boundaries.

The Computer Science Department welcomes applications from candidates committed to the instruction and support of a diverse student population and those who will enrich and contribute to the ethnic, gender, cultural, and socio-economic diversity of the Department and College. We value a community in which students of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed; if you have experience working with a particular group of students in a computer science context, please address this in your cover letter.

The teaching load is two courses per semester. The successful candidate will share with all members of the department responsibility for teaching introductory and intermediate-level courses, and will teach advanced courses in their area of specialization. Department faculty are committed to providing research opportunities for undergraduate students and the successful candidate will be expected to mentor independent projects and to actively encourage student involvement in their research.

A Ph.D. in computer science is expected by the time of appointment. Bowdoin College accepts only electronic submissions. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research plans, statement describing teaching philosophy/experience, statement describing commitments to enriching diversity, and the names and contact information for three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation upon request. Review of applications begins January 1st, 2017.

Bowdoin College values a commitment to research and a promise of successful scholarly engagement, as well as a dedication to teaching excellence in a liberal arts environment. Visit http://www.bowdoin.edu for more information about the College, the Computer Science Department, and the emerging Digital and Computational Studies Initiative, which draws upon faculty from the across the College to work together to incorporate new technologies, methodologies, and forms of knowledge production into our curriculum and our scholarship.

We recognize that recruiting and retaining faculty may involve consideration of spouses and domestic partners. To that end, Bowdoin College will attempt to respond creatively to accommodate the needs of a spouse or partner of the successful candidate.

A highly selective liberal arts college on the Maine coast with a diverse student body made up of 31% students of color, 5% international students and approximately 15% first generation college students, Bowdoin College is committed to equality and is an equal opportunity employer. Bowdoin College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability status in employment, or in our education programs.

Posting Date
12/05/2016
Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants

At the time of application, you will be required to include information for a minimum of three references, including name, title, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.
Once you have provided the required reference information and submitted your application, the reference providers will receive an email which is generated automatically from the application system. The email will provide them a link within which to upload a confidential reference letter on your behalf.
You will not be able to view the reference letters but will be able to see how many have been submitted on your behalf.

Employment Category
Full Time Year Round
Job Start Date
07/01/2017
Job End Date

Job Type
Faculty
Background Check Package Requirements
Faculty/Administrative



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Bowdoin College is committed to diversity, inclusion and equality, and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our College. Bowdoin College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability status in employment, or in our education programs.