Wesleyan University, Computer Science

Position ID:

Wesleyan-COMP-AP2024 [#28099]

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Middletown, Connecticut 06459, United States of America

Subject Area:

Computer Science / All areas

Appl Deadline:

2024/10/15 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2024/08/19, listed until 2025/05/31)

Position Description:

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Wesleyan University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in Computer Science to begin July 1, 2025. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field in hand by the time of appointment to be hired as an Assistant Professor; a successful candidate may be hired as an Instructor if the candidate does not have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment, but will complete the Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field within one year of hire. We encourage candidates in all areas of Computer Science to apply, including those who deepen or broaden our existing research strengths, and especially encourage candidates who can contribute to the diversity (broadly conceived) of the department. Theory, programming languages, algorithms, networking, privacy and security, and robotics are well-represented in the department. Duties include conducting an independent program of research, teaching, advising and mentoring students, and participating in faculty governance at the departmental and university level. Tenure track faculty in Computer Science at Wesleyan teach three courses per year. Wesleyan values both research and teaching very highly, has a strong, diverse student body, and offers a substantial startup package, a generous sabbatical program, and competitive salaries and benefits.

Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, and teaching statement. Applicants must also have at least three letters of recommendation, at least one of which discusses teaching, submitted by the recommenders at the AcademicJobsOnline.org website. In the cover letter, applicants should describe how they will embrace the college’s commitment to fostering an inclusive community, as well as their experience working with individuals from historically marginalized or underserved groups.

Applications must be submitted online at this website. We will begin reviewing applications on October 15, 2024, but will continue accepting applications until the position is filled. After October 15 please feel free to contact cssearch@wesleyan.edu to inquire about the status of the search.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious practice or creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and members of historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504, or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to: Vice President for Equity & Inclusion / Title IX Officer, 318 North College, 860.685.4771.

Other correspondence regarding this position may be sent to cssearch@wesleyan.edu.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Research statement
Teaching statement
Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

http://www.wesleyan.edu/mathcs/

Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Wesleyan University
Science Tower 655
265 Church Street
Middletown, CT 06459-0128