Assistant Professor of Computer Science (Tenure Track)
Richmond, VA - USA
Job Summary
Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located in Richmond IN a small city thats just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including Dayton Cincinnati Indianapolis and Chicago.
Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through research studies internships and volunteering Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and service as Richmond offers our students the chance to gain valuable real-world experience. Our community assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and practices which include respect for persons integrity a commitment to peace and justice simplicity and consensus-based community decision-making. Earlham is committed to and proud of being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our student body: 20% of our student body are international coming from 60 nations in 2022 and 24% are domestic students of color. Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity to the College; many have lived and worked outside the United States and they make a point of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with students. Additionally Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ communities and has a four-star rating on the Campus Pride Index. Our community is characterized by respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity and inclusion are central to Earlhams institutional priorities and our leadership is committed to widening the path to an Earlham education.
Computer Science at Earlham is a dynamic program with an orientation towards combining experiential education and collaboration with other departments as key components of our approach. We are committed to building an inclusive program that is welcoming to a wide variety of students and faculty. Our students are engaged in a very high level of undergraduate research application development and system support activity with faculty and the departments computational systems manager.
- Typical course load: three courses per semester. Upper-division classes generally have no more than 20 students.
- Interest in being involved in undergraduate research as is an interest in multidisciplinary collaborations.
- Interest in leading student Applied Groups is highly desirable.
Required Qualifications
The successful candidate will:
- Candidates in all areas of specialization are welcome.
- Hold a Ph.D. in computer science or a closely related discipline by the start date. It is possible that candidates who are ABD or in exceptional circumstances have equivalent experience will also be considered.
- Teach courses across the computer science curriculum such as CS 1 Algorithms Data Structures Senior Capstone Project etc.
- Conduct computer science research involving undergraduate students at Earlham.
- Demonstrate experience with and a passion for innovative teaching.
- Demonstrate ability to contribute to the advancement of Earlhams Mission and Principles & Practices
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will:
- Be passionate about the intersection between computer science and the liberal arts.
- Embrace collaboration with fellow Earlham faculty.
- Have experience working with others outside their field.
- Have experience in building diverse and inclusive communities.
- Have teaching/research experience in the area of systems administration cybersecurity or artificial intelligence.
Cover Letter
Teaching Statement (maximum of 2 pages)
Research Statement (maximum of 2 pages)
In addition to teaching and research statements the search committee will request that each candidate provide a 300-500 word statement that describes their ability to contribute to the advancement of EarlhamsMission and Principles & Practices
Position is open until filled but applications received by August 31 2026 are guaranteed full consideration.
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance*
- Company paid Long-Term Disability after 1 year of full-time service*
- Basic and Voluntary Life insurance*
- Employee Assistance Program*
- Campus Store Discount
- Free ticket vouchers for Richmond Symphony Orchestra
- Wellness Center Free Membership or Discount for eligible employees
- Athletic Games-Free entry to all home games
- Free entry into most Theatre/Music shows
- Tuition Benefits for Immediate Family for eligible employees*
- 403(b) Retirement* For eligible employees Earlham will contribute a non-elective contribution equal to 5% of gross pay after 2 years of service. After 3 years of service this non-elective contribution increases to 8%. Vesting credit is available for new employees with previous service in the education sector with required documentation.
- Many Wayne County Chamber of Commerce member businesses offer discounts to anyone with an Earlham ID
*All employee benefit offerings are subject to employee eligibility per plan documents.
Earlham College is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any individual based onrace colornational origin gendersexsexual orientationgender identitygender expressionagedisabilityveteran statusgenetic informationreligionor other protected classifications under applicable laws. The College is committed to building a diverse community that reflects the makeup of society and particularly welcomes and supports individuals from historically marginalized groups. As an institution with a Quaker identity Earlham also encourages applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
Earlham College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state law. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position or to participate in the hiring process please contact the Earlham College Office of Human Resources.
Earlhams Work Authorization Policy
Earlham utilizesE-Verifyto confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees within the United States.
Monday Friday 8:00am 5:00pm
Full-time Faculty 40 hours per week
Required Experience:
Junior IC