Assistant Professor of Computer Science-Tenure Track

Description

Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located in Richmond, IN, a small city that's just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including Dayton, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago.

Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through research, studies, internships and volunteering, Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and service as Richmond offers our students the chance to gain valuable, real-world experience. Our community assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and practices, which include respect for persons, integrity, a commitment to peace and justice, simplicity, and consensus-based community decision-making. Earlham is committed to and proud of being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our student body: 20% of our student body are international, coming from 60 nations in 2022, and 24% are domestic students of color. Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity to the College; many have lived and worked outside the United States, and they make a point of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with students. Additionally, Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ communities and has a four-star rating on the Campus Pride Index. Our community is characterized by respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity and inclusion are central to Earlham's institutional priorities and our leadership is committed to widening the path to an Earlham education.

Earlham College is seeking an Assistant Professor of Computer Science to join our team.

Summary of position: 

Earlham College invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Computer Science at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in July 2024. Computer Science at Earlham is a growing, dynamic program, with an orientation towards combining rigorous foundations with experiential education and collaboration with other departments as key components of our approach. We are committed to building an inclusive program that is welcoming to a wide variety of students and faculty. Our students are engaged in a very high level of undergraduate research, application development and system support activity with faculty and the department’s computational systems manager.

Responsibilities:

            Typical course load is three courses per semester; upper-division classes usually have no more than 20 students. Candidates in all areas of specialization are welcome; interest in being involved in undergraduate research and/or one or more of the student Applied Science Groups is highly desirable, as is an interest in multidisciplinary collaborations. The department is currently expanding our focus in Cybersecurity, System Administration, Game Design, and Computing for Social Good, but applicants from all areas will be considered. An ideal candidate will have experience in building diverse and inclusive communities.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related discipline by the start date and be able to teach a broad spectrum of courses across the ACM/IEEE curriculum. It is possible that candidates who are ABD or, in exceptional circumstances, have equivalent experience, will also be considered.
• Be a positive example and resource to all Earlham Students

Benefits Working at Earlham:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
• Company paid Long-Term Disability after 1 year of full-time service*
• Basic and Voluntary Life insurance*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Campus Store Discount
• Free ticket vouchers for Richmond Symphony Orchestra
• Wellness Center Free Membership or Discount for eligible employees
• Athletic Games-Free entry to all home games
• Free entry into most Theatre/Music shows
• Tuition Benefits for Immediate Family for eligible employees*
• 403(b) Retirement* – For eligible employees, Earlham will contribute a non-elective contribution equal to 5% of gross pay after 2 years of service. After 3 years of service, this non-elective contribution increases to 8%. Vesting credit is available for new employees with previous service in the education sector with required documentation.
• Many Wayne County Chamber of Commerce member businesses offer discounts to anyone with an Earlham ID

*All employee benefit offerings are subject to employee eligibility per plan documents.

Please Note: This position will remain open until filled. 

Applications received by February 25, 2024 will receive full consideration. For additional information, contact Charlie Peck, Professor of Computer Science, at: charliep@earlham.edu.

To Apply:

• Please submit the following application materials through our Earlham Careers Portal:
• Curriculum Vitae
• Graduate Transcript
• Cover letter - Address your interest in the opening explaining your relevant work history as it pertains to this position.
• Statement of DEI – Submit your thoughts and experience with matters of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, as it relates and specifically pertains to this position, in a 300 – 1000 word statement.  (Examples of helpful topics include: your understanding of DEI principles, past experiences with DEI, and/or future plans to contribute to DEI at Earlham.)
• Statement of your Teaching Philosophy.
• Research statement addressing your research history, and your expected timeline and plans for establishing a research program at Earlham.
• List of Three Professional References with Contact Information
• Three letters of recommendation should be sent separately as PDFs by the recommenders.

Earlham College is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse community, one that reflects the makeup of society at large and that particularly welcomes and supports individuals from groups that have been historically marginalized because of factors such as race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, and physical ability. The College strongly encourages applications from women and people of color. As an institution with a Quaker identity, the College also solicits applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).

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