Assistant Professor of Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science at Simpson College is accepting applications for a tenure-track position in Computer Science starting in August 2023. The Department of Computer Science supports four academic programs in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, and Interactive Media.

Simpson College encourages innovative teaching and seeks colleagues who will help its students of all ages develop critical intellectual skills, nurture values which foster personal worth, and individuality for the purpose of living lives of leadership within a creative, diverse and just community. Successful applicants must demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity and inclusive teaching practices that will contribute to a campus climate that supports equity and diversity.

The selected candidate will:

• Teach a 24-credit hour (six courses) load per year. Courses will be selected from the department’s offerings consistent with the candidate’s training and interest. The courses include but are not limited to Introduction to Programming, Introduction to Web Development, Advanced Web Development, 3D Graphics and Game Design, Information Assurance and other cybersecurity-related topics, and other computer science topics of interest.
• Contribute to student success and graduation.
• Help with recruitment of prospective students.
• Leverage partnerships with other faculty (both at Simpson and other institutions) as well as in industry.
• Advise students on class selection, internship, and job opportunities.
• Help prepare interested students for participation in programming contests.
• Conduct scholarly work in the form of research and/or service to the profession.
• Collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction, and annual assessments.
• May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and online instruction supporting the college’s Continuing, Graduate, and Online Education program.
• Be strongly committed to supporting an inclusive and equitable environment for teaching, research, and service to students and the institution

Required qualifications include:

• Doctorate or other terminal degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related field. ABD applicants should include a detailed update on their dissertation progress and have an expected degree completion date by August 2023.
• Experience in teaching college or university-level classes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop partnerships and collaborate with colleagues to facilitate experiential learning and research opportunities, internships, and potential full-time employment for students.
• Demonstrated participation in department activities and service, and ability to work with faculty, staff, and students in a collegial and cooperative manner.
• Simpson College is a small liberal arts college with a dedicated group of faculty, staff and students. Simpson’s main campus is in Indianola, Iowa, a part of the greater Des Moines metropolitan area. Additional facilities are located in West Des Moines. The Des Moines area has a population of over 600,000, and economic growth has outpaced the U.S. as a whole in recent years. In addition, the cost of living is well below the national average. To learn more about Simpson College, please visit: www.simpson.edu.

To apply please submit: 1) a letter of application, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a teaching statement, 4) graduate transcripts, 5) three professional references with contact information, 6) a diversity statement regarding teaching, scholarship, and/or service, and 7) teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All applications received by January 9, 2023, will receive full consideration.