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Colorado College One-year Visiting Assistant Professor Of Mathematics And Com in Colorado Springs, Colorado
One-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Job Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Position Status: One-Year Visitor
Academic Rank: Visiting Assistant Professor
Department: Mathematics & Computer Science
Campus Location: Main Campus
Job Summary
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Colorado College invites applications for a one-year visiting position at the Assistant Professor level to begin in August of 2025. We encourage candidates from all areas of computer science to apply. We seek a computer scientist with broad teaching interests who can teach introductory as well as advanced computer science courses to a diverse community of undergraduate students and mentor computer science majors who are completing a capstone experience. All candidates should be able to teach introductory CS courses in Python and Java and will have the opportunity to teach an elective in their primary field of study.
Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts college with about 2,000 students. The city of Colorado Springs offers many cultural and recreational activities in the foothills of the Rocky Mountain Region. The college actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work. Strong candidates should share the college's and department's deep commitment to antiracism (please see https://www.coloradocollege.edu/other/antiracism-commitment/) and be committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in all facets of life at the college.
The department fosters a supportive, inclusive, and equitable learning community of faculty and students who share a passion for computer science. It is our goal to provide a nurturing learning environment that stimulates growth and intellectual exploration. The department values depth and breadth in computer science; potential for implementing innovative, inclusive and equitable teaching methods in a liberal arts setting; and mentored undergraduate research. One distinguishing feature of Colorado College is its Block Plan, in which professors teach, and students take, one course at a time. Professors teach five of eight blocks in an academic year and devote one block to supervising capstone projects. Each block is three and a half week
Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field is strongly preferred, but ABD or Master's candidates will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in Computer Science
Application Instructions
Continuous Recruitment - for full consideration, apply by: 03-01-2025 References will be contacted to upload a letter of recommendation for all candidates (letters will be requested upon application submission)
Required Documents
Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Teaching Statement Anti-Racism Statement Unofficial Graduate Transcript
Optional Documents
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:
Refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/humanresources/employee-com pensation/index.html
Visa Sponsorship Information:
Eligible for J-1 Exchange Visitor Sponsorship
What We Offer:
As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:
-Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance -Retirement plan (403b) where CC contributes 10%, with a mandated 5% employee contribution -Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year) -Tuition assistance benefits for employee and their eligible dependents -Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program -Wellness benefits including free access to the fitness center, swimming pool, wellness center, and financial consultants
Accommodation Statement:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Colorado College's policies, if you have