Assistant or Associate Professor of Computer Science

Assistant or Associate Professor of Computer Science

Colchester, VT, United States Be the First to Apply

Job Description

The Department of Computer Science (CS) at Saint Michael's College is excited to announce and invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position starting in August of 2024.

Depending on qualifications and experience, the appointment could be at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level.

This individual will have a unique opportunity to shape the future of computer science education at Saint Michael’s College.

As a member of the Computer Science faculty, you will have the chance to inspire the next generation of computer scientists.

You will play a pivotal role in teaching our foundational programming courses, including Introduction to Computer Science 1, Introduction to Computer Science 2, and / or Data Structures.

Choosing from a wide array of exciting topics that match your skills, you will also have an opportunity to teach upper-level computer science courses depending on your expertise, including artificial intelligence and / or machine learning, programming languages, software engineering, operating systems, computer networks, databases, cryptography, and / or cybersecurity.

As a forward-thinking department, we also welcome your creative input in designing new courses. Your innovative ideas can shape the future of computer science education, giving our students even more opportunities to explore this dynamic field.

We seek candidates who are excited to contribute to our vibrant residential campus community. The college is committed to supporting diversity and inclusivity among students, faculty, and staff;

therefore, all members of the community are expected to contribute to fostering an inclusive and equitable learning and working environment.

Our lived experience impacts how we self-assess our skills, experience, and qualifications. In particular, data and statistics have shown that candidates who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, people from working-class backgrounds, people with disabilities, and others with minoritized and marginalized identities may not apply to jobs when they do not believe they meet 100% of the requirements and expected responsibilities listed in the job descriptions.

Some responsibilities and skills are teachable and can be learned on the job. If you can imagine yourself in this position, bringing value to our students and community and meeting most of what we are looking for, please apply.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, employer paid life and disability insurance, voluntary life, critical illness and accident insurance options, parental leave, flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care), 401(k), employee and dependent tuition benefits, employee assistance program, well-being programs and opportunities, discounted gym membership, paid volunteer time, use of the athletic facilities and the library, and countless opportunities to attend presentations, lectures, and other campus activities.

Required Qualifications :

• PhD degree in CS (or a related field) by August of 2024 is preferred. Doctoral candidates who will be close to completion on that date may be considered, as may those who hold a Master’s degree in CS (or related field) combined with significant industry experience.
• Prior teaching and / or industry experience preferred but not required; we are willing to mentor the right person

Application Instructions :

Please be prepared to attach the following documents after clicking on the Apply Now button :

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement of diversity, equity, and inclusion articulating how your teaching, research, or creative work, advising, or other activities can contribute to our goal of creating an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students
• Names and contact information for 3 references. Reference letters will be requested at a later stage.

An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Review of applications will begin on October 27, 2023 . The position remains open until filled.

About Us

Saint Michael's College delivers a world-class education in a beautiful Vermont setting. Our close community allows students to form strong and enduring relationships with one another and with accomplished faculty and staff, providing an ideal learning environment where they have the space and support to challenge themselves and their peers.

A fully residential college located minutes from Burlington, Saint Michael's offers an unparalleled mix of academic, spiritual, cultural, service, and wilderness experiences.

Saint Michael's is among the elite ranks of only 286 colleges and universities nationwide allowed to host a Phi Beta Kappa national honor society chapter on campus and is ranked 3rd in Best Colleges in Vermont by Niche, a popular college ranking website.

In 2022, Saint Michael’s was once again named by The Princeton Review as one of the Best 388 Colleges, one of the Best Green Colleges, and one of the Best Northeastern Colleges.

Situated next to Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains, nearby Burlington, Vermont, consistently ranks as one of the best places in America to live.

This includes America's 10 Great Places to Live (Kiplinger's), Top 10 Cities for Outdoor Recreation (Outside Magazine), Top 10 Small Cities for State of Well-Being (Gallup-Healthways), Top 10 Tech Hubs in the U.

S. (Forbes), Top 5 Healthiest Places for Women in America (Self Magazine), Top 10 Greenest Cities in America, and Top Public Square in America (USA Today).

It was also recently named a climate haven and ranked in the 10 Best Places in America to Live for Climate Resilience.

At the heart of our Edmundite Catholic mission is a belief that experiencing new perspectives, cultures, traditions, and ideas helps us become fuller, more compassionate people.

As a Catholic higher education institution with a social justice mission, we are called to be even more intentionally inclusive, celebrating the complexity and individuality that each person brings to our community.

Each of us at Saint Michael's carries an obligation to ensure all students, faculty, and staff encounter a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Building a culture of inclusion is an ongoing and evolving journey. We are continually striving to ensure our processes, policies, and behaviors support and encourage diversity, meeting the needs of all individuals, especially those from historically underrepresented and marginalized groups.

Saint Michael's College's vision of inclusion and diversity embraces not only racial and ethnic identities but also gender, age, religion, language, ability / disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, military service, geographic origin, and first-generation / multi-generation college experiences.

Saint Michael's College is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, in compliance with applicable provisions of state and federal law that prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or military service status, HIV-positive test result status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic, as such characteristics and prohibitions are defined by applicable law.

The College will not rely inappropriately on such characteristics, or upon related stereotypes or biases, in making employment-related decisions.

Also, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship or otherwise would not be required by applicable law, the College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, as well as any employee who is limited in their ability to perform the functions of their job because of pregnancy, childbirth or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth.

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Job Info

• Job Identification1243
• Job CategoryFaculty
• Posting Date10 / 02 / 2023, 11 : 53 AM
• Degree LevelMaster's Degree
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Locations One Winooski Park , Colchester, VT, 05439, US

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