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TENURE TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

Employer
Centre College
Location
Kentucky, United States
Salary
Salary Commensurate with experience
Date posted
Jul 23, 2021

Centre College invites applications for a tenure track position in Computer Science beginning August 2022. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching in a student-centered environment. Special consideration will be given to candidates committed to using/developing inclusive pedagogies, mentoring student research, and supporting students beyond the classroom. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree by the start of their appointment. This is an expansion position in a growing program that offers majors and minors in both Computer Science and Data Science. Candidates with all specializations are encouraged to apply. More information about the Computer Science program can be found here: https://www.centre.edu/majors-minors/computer-science/

To apply, please go to http://apply.interfolio.com/91004.  A completed application will include: 1) letter of application, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy, experience, and effectiveness, 4) a diversity statement explaining how the candidate would contribute to and/or address the issues of diversity and inclusion at Centre, 5) transcripts, and 6) three confidential letters of reference from individuals able to share insight into the candidate’s professional expertise and future potential. Review of applications will begin October 10, 2021, and continue until the position is filled.

Established in 1819, Centre College has long been ranked among the top fifty National Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News and World Report and is proud to host one of the nation’s premiere study abroad programs. The Centre Commitment guarantees that all students can study abroad, have an internship or research opportunity, and graduate in four years. With 1,400 students and an exceptional faculty of teacher-scholars, classes are small and academic standards are high, and Centre graduates enjoy extraordinary success in top graduate and professional schools, prestigious fellowships, and rewarding careers.

Centre College is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. As noted in the Statement of Community, Centre strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated, governance is shared, ideas are freely and respectfully exchanged, and all members of the community benefit from the richness of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Therefore, the Computer Science program strongly encourages applications from candidates who further diversify our faculty, who celebrate the rich diversity of our student body, and who utilize inclusive and engaging pedagogical practices. A number of resources support faculty success, including a robust Center for Teaching and Learning, peer mentoring, membership in the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity, and endowed funding for professional development.

Centre is located in Danville, Kentucky, a city of 18,000 recognized for its high quality of life, historic downtown, friendly people, beautiful landscapes, and easy access to Lexington, Louisville, and Cincinnati. For more information about Centre College, visit our website at www.centre.edu.

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