Visiting Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Visiting Assistant Professor of Computer Science
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Job Description
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about teaching supervising undergraduate research sustaining an independent research program and providing service to the department. We welcome applicants from all areas of expertise including those that can further strengthen connections between computer science and the liberal arts. A Ph.D. in computer science or a related area either completed or close to completed is required.
This visiting position involves teaching the equivalent of two courses in each of three trimesters and serving as an academic advisor. Advising senior projects counts towards this teaching load. The successful candidate can expect to teach core CS classes along with courses in their area(s) of expertise. Preference will be given to candidates able to contribute to our data analytics program or otherwise interested in teaching courses at the interface of CS and other fields such as the natural sciences mathematics or the humanities.
We welcome applications from members of groups traditionally underrepresented in the field. Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated ability to contribute to the inclusion of groups that are underrepresented in computer science through teaching research and/or service.
About the Department
Our department offers a B.S. in computer science and supports both the computational track of the Neuroscience major and an ABET accredited B.S. in computer engineering with the Electrical Computer and Biomedical Engineering Department. We also participate in several computational minors including digital media music technology digital studies and data analytics. Faculty research areas include robotics HCI NLP formal methods computational complexity and software design.
Creating and maintaining a welcoming and diverse environment is important to our department and we share a commitment to improving the diversity equity inclusion and sense of belonging within the department and across campus. Many of our department faculty have participated in the Cultural Competency in Computing 3C) Fellowship program and have developed course content that emphasizes inclusion and equity in CS. You are encouraged to detail your interest understanding and commitment to advancing diversity equity inclusion and belonging in your cover letter. Further information about the department is available at Instructions:
Interested candidates should review the information at Please submit all application materials as a single pdf file. Only the materials listed below will be considered.
Cover letter
Curriculum vita
Statement of teaching philosophy
Statement of current research interests
We will begin reviewing applications starting February 28 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position may be sent to the chair of the search committee Prof. Chris Fernandes at As part of the initial screening process applicants may receive a request for the contact information for three professional references who can speak to their abilities in Computer Science.
Compensation:
The annual salary range for this position is $83000$86000. Except for roles with a set rate of pay the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors including but not limited to departmental budgets qualifications experience education licenses specialty and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the Colleges good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Location: Schenectady NY
We offer exceptional benefits including:
Healthcare Dental and Vision Insurance(Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
Free OnCampus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for OnCampus Wellness Programs
Employee Scholarships toward Certifications Seminars Training and Professional Development
Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
Tuition Assistance Program for Employee Spouse and/or Dependents
Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education employment and criminal convictions.
EVerify Participation:Union College participates in EVerify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about EVerify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).
Employment Type
Full-Time
