Asst Prof of Mathematics + Computer Science

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Ohio Wesleyan University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Computer Science beginning August 2026. We seek an outstanding teacher-scholar committed to engaging undergraduates in both the classroom and the laboratory. We seek candidates who can teach generally across the breadth of Computer Sciences but are especially interested in candidates who can also develop and teach courses in applied areas such as software development machine learning or similar subjects. The successful candidate will establish a dynamic research program that welcomes students at all levels of preparation fostering student success.

New faculty at OWU benefit from strong institutional support including the opportunity to apply for start-up funding a pre-tenure sabbatical and extensive opportunities for student-faculty collaboration through the Summer Scholarship Research Program and our signature experience The OWU Connection. The department is part of a vibrant interdisciplinary community with wide-ranging teaching and research interests supported by faculty development and mentoring from the Center for Teaching Learning and Innovation.

This position is part of a faculty cluster hire designed to expand our curriculum and strengthen our community of teacher-scholars. Faculty in this cohort will join a college deeply committed to flexibility interdisciplinarity and inclusivity. New faculty have opportunities for mentoring professional development and collaboration across the Ohio Five and GLCA consortia.

Responsibilities:

• Teach the standard teaching load of six courses per academic year (3 per semester) which includes lecture and laboratory sections where appropriate across a wide variety of Computer Science courses at all levels and ranging across many topics and areas.
• Develop new courses for the Computer Science major as appropriate for the candidates abilities and interests.
• Advise students in their academic career.
• Engage in a consistent and focused line of research.
• Provide service to the department university and profession.
• Assist in curriculum development revision and evaluation.

Qualifications:

• PhD or ABD in Computer Science or a related discipline by August 2026.
• Evidence of teaching potential in undergraduate computer science.
• Evidence of research potential in computer science including the ability to work well with undergraduates on mentored research projects.

Application Requirements:

Applicants should submit the following:

• Cover Letter: Please address your reasons for applying to OWU specifically.
• Curriculum vita (CV)
• Teaching and Student Engagement Statement:Please provide a statement that articulates your teaching your response address your ability to teach a broad range of courses and to employ pedagogical approaches that support students with varied perspectives and experiences leading to their success. Describe how you connect students with opportunities resources and networks that expand their access to your field of study. Include examples of outreach advising or program activities that have supported students whose pathways into the discipline may not follow a traditional trajectory.
• Research statement: a statement outlining the central aims of the research program you would like to develop and how it will thrive at Ohio Wesleyan. Please also address ideas for incorporating undergraduate mentorship into your research program.
• Three (3) letters of recommendation: At least one letter should primarily address your teaching effectiveness.
• Graduate transcripts: Unofficial transcripts are adequate for initial rounds of review.

Please submit all materials via where you will find additional information about order to be considered for the initial round of review you must submit your cover letter CV research statement teaching and student engagement statement and (unofficial) graduate transcripts. Letters of recommendation and official transcripts will be required before being considered for an on-campus interview.

Review of applications will begin on Oct 20 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

About Ohio Wesleyan

Located in the Columbus Ohio metropolitan area Ohio Wesleyan is a selectiveresidential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1600 students from across the nation and around the world. The colleges signature program The OWU Connection empowers students to complete research community service careers and study abroad teaching students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings. Ohio Wesleyan is featured in the book Colleges That Change Lives and was recently listed as the No. 1 liberal arts college in Ohio for social mobility by U.S. News and World Report. OWU is located in Delaware OH a lively college town just 30 minutes from Columbus the 14th most populous city in the United States and part of the fastest growing most economically vibrant areas of the Midwest. Columbus known increasingly as the Silicon Midwest was named by LinkedIn as one of the top 10 U.S. cities in which to launch your career.

To achieve our mission we continually strive to foster a campus community where every individual is respected supported and able to flourish. We affirm the worth of all persons and welcome people of all backgrounds perspectives and experiences. Ohio Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity institution and seeks applications from individuals who will contribute to and help strengthen our commitment to academic excellence mutual respect and the shared pursuit of knowledge.