Visiting Assistant Professor of Computer Science - (2 year appointment)

The Computer Science Department at Oberlin College invites applications for two full-time, non-continuing faculty positions in the College of Arts and Sciences. Appointment to these positions will be for a term of two years, beginning Fall semester of 2023 and will carry the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor.

Founded in 1833, Oberlin is a private, four-year, highly selective national liberal arts college near Cleveland, Ohio and is also home to an outstanding Conservatory of Music. Together, the two divisions enroll approximately 2900 students. Oberlin College was the first college in the US to make interracial education and co-education central to its mission. The College continues to view a diverse, equitable and inclusive educational environment as essential to the excellence of its academic program. Among liberal arts colleges, Oberlin is a national leader in successfully placing graduates into PhD programs.

The Computer Science department has 8 faculty positions (including this position) with research interests spanning the areas of machine learning, computer vision, privacy, security, human-computer interaction, theory, and computer science education. Our majors are enthusiastic and actively engaged in their education. Many of our majors go on to earn advanced degrees from leading CS graduate programs.

The incumbent will teach 5 courses per year, with labs counting towards this total, at all levels of undergraduate Computer Science. There will be opportunities for the incumbent to teach in the incumbent’s area of specialization. This position will include team teaching and working closely with other members of the CS Department on courses, and includes the opportunity for significant mentoring in active learning pedagogies throughout our curriculum.

Among the qualifications required for appointment is the Ph.D. degree (in hand or expected by first semester of academic year 2023-24). Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. Successful teaching experience at the college level is desirable. Oberlin College is committed to student and faculty diversity, equity and inclusion. The incumbent will bring understanding of or experience working with underrepresented and diverse academic populations. Oberlin is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the excellence and diversity of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service. Oberlin recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran’s status, and/or other protected status as required by applicable law.

A complete application will be comprised of 1) a Cover Letter describing your teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and service, detailing any connections to supporting an inclusive learning environment; 2) a Curriculum Vitae; 3) an unofficial Graduate Transcript; 4) a statement on your teaching philosophy and expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion; 5) Letters of Reference from three recommenders.*
 

*By providing three letters of reference, you agree that we may contact your letter writers.

Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by the March 1 deadline will be guaranteed full consideration.

Questions about the position can be addressed to: Cynthia Taylor, Chair of Computer Science, at email: ctaylor@oberlin.edu