Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
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Transylvania University () a toptier independent residential liberal arts college in Lexington Kentucky invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Computer Science. This is a tenuretrack position teaching inperson classes beginning August 29 2025. Transylvania University recognizes that a diverse and inclusive community is essential to the fulfillment of our mission as a liberal arts institution. To that end we seek to attract a diverse faculty skilled in the scholarship of teaching research and mentorship of students from a variety of backgrounds. Candidates are encouraged in their cover letter to identify their strengths and experiences in creating an inclusive academic community.
Job Responsibilities:
Applicants from any area of Computer Science are welcome; applicants with an interest in interdisciplinary elements of Computer Science are particularly encouragedTransylvania has several multidisciplinary programs which include Computer Science including Neuroscience Data Science and Digital Arts and Media. Responsibilities include teaching a range of courses in Computer Science that may include Computer Graphics DBMS Networking Discrete Structures and other courses based on the candidates expertise and training. We are looking for applicants who are passionate about attracting and serving historically underrepresented groups in Computer Science. Occasional contributions to FirstYear programing and service as an academic adviser are also expected. The teaching load consists of three courses per semester plus one shortterm course in May 331 that offers additional opportunities for travel courses teamtaught courses and other more experimental classroom endeavors. Other responsibilities include academic scholarship/ professional activity preferably involving undergraduate students and service to the university through various committee appointments. The university also has an excellent faculty development program that competitively funds faculty (and student) scholarly research and artistic projects.
Qualifications:
A terminal degree (PhD preferred) is required by the start will be given to candidates with undergraduate teaching experience particularly within the context of computer candidate must demonstrate a commitment to continuing their own professional work along with a commitment to teaching interdisciplinary dialogue and working collaboratively with other faculty and with students both within the Computer Science Program and across disciplines within a liberal arts environment.
To begin the application process submit one PDF that contains your curriculum vitae your unofficial graduate transcripts and statements of teaching and research philosophies. Candidates are encouraged in their cover letter to identify their strengths and experiences in creating an inclusive academic community. If you are selected to move forward in the application process you will be asked to provide official graduate transcripts and letters of recommendation at a later date. Send questions specific to this search to Dr. Kenneth Moorman search committee chair at . Review of applications will begin on April 15 2025 and will continue until an appointment is made.
Transylvania University is ranked in the top 15 percent of the nations fouryear colleges by the Princeton Review which cites its communitydriven personalized approach to a liberal arts education through 49 majors and 39 minors. Founded in 1780 it is the 16th oldest institution of higher learning in the country with approximately 1000 students.
Transylvania University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of the university community. In support of this goal we seek qualified candidates with a wide range of backgrounds perspectives and experiences. We embrace diversity and encourage all who are interested to apply.
Employment Type
Full-Time
