Visiting Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Swarthmore College in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Visiting Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Location: Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
Open Date: Nov 13, 2024
DescriptionThe Department of Computer Science at Swarthmore College invites applications for multiple two-year Visiting Assistant Professor positions to begin fall semester 2025. Applicants must have or expect to have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field by the position's start date. All areas of computer science will be considered. The Department especially welcomes candidates who conduct interdisciplinary research in the humanities and social sciences.


The Computer Science Department currently has eleven tenure-track faculty and five visiting faculty. Faculty teach introductory courses as well as advanced courses in their research areas. Visiting faculty teach the same course load as tenure-track faculty, are provided mentoring and professional development opportunities, and are eligible for funds to support research, conference travel, and student summer research.


Our department has grown significantly in both faculty and students since 2019. Presently, we are one of the most popular majors at the College, with approximately 15-20% of the College's students earning a CS degree each year. Our majors and minors are much more diverse than the national averages in CS, including approximately 35% female majors.


Previous VAPs have moved on to tenure track positions at top liberal arts colleges (including Swarthmore) and teaching-focused roles at large universities.


Located in the suburbs of Philadelphia and near Wilmington DE, Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to diversity, and actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information on Faculty Diversity and Excellence at Swarthmore, see: http://www.swarthmore.edu/faculty-diversity-excellence/information-candidates-new-faculty Qualifications

Applicants must have completed or expect to complete a Ph.D. in Computer Science by fall 2025.  Strong applicants from any area of computer science will be considered. Candidates in adjacent fields with a track record of scholarship and teaching computer science will also be considered.

Application InstructionsApplicants should include:A cover letter describing your interest in this position and highlighting your qualifications.A curriculum vitae.A research statement that describes both research interests and also potential research activities that could involve Swarthmore undergraduates.A teaching statement that describes your teaching experience and philosophy, including which courses you can offer. Please indicate which of our current courses you would be able to teach, as well as any new courses you would like to introduce to our curriculum.Candidates should discuss in their cover letter, teaching statement, and research statement what experience and plans they have for creating a more inclusive environment for students.Three letters of recommendation, including at least one letter specifically commenting on teaching. 

Applications will not be considered until letters of recommendation have been submitted. Please address any questions you may have to Jana Daly, Computer Science Department at jdaly1@swarthmore.edu.

Applications received by January 15, 2025 will receive full consideration.  Apply via Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/159002.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.  Selected applicants will be invited for interviews.

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