The Computer Science Department at Harvey Mudd College (HMC) invites applications for one-year Adjunct Clinical Professor positions for the 2024-25 academic year. The primary objective of this role is to serve as a faculty advisor for student-led, externally-sponsored
. The role of the faculty advisor is to provide the team with robust mentoring on project management and professional practice.
Candidates with expertise in all areas of computer science are invited to apply. Successful candidates should demonstrate a commitment to inclusive educational/training practices and have completed either a Ph.D. in a CS-related field or a relevant Master’s degree with industry experience in computing. The anticipated 9-month salary for this position is $11,600 - $23,200. The salary will be dependent upon the number of teams advised.
Harvey Mudd College is a highly selective liberal arts college of science, engineering, and mathematics. It is located in Claremont, CA, approximately 35 miles east of Los Angeles, at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains. The college enrolls about 900 students, nearly all living on campus. It is a member of the Claremont Colleges, which comprises five undergraduate colleges, the Claremont Graduate University and the Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences.
The mission at Harvey Mudd College is clear: educating students well-versed in many areas to assume leadership with a clear understanding of the impact of their work on society. A cornerstone of our curriculum for more than 60 years, the
HMC Clinic Program pioneered collaboration between education and industry to help fulfill this mission.
The primary goals of the Computer Science Clinic at Harvey Mudd College are:
- to give advanced students the opportunity to solve real-world problems in computer science, and
- to provide value to the sponsoring corporation or organization in return for funding the project.
Working as a team, five to six advanced students, overseen by a qualified faculty advisor, investigate a problem or set of related problems posed by the client. The work is done over the span of one academic year, with formal presentations and reporting procedures for disseminating the results. A company-designated liaison acts on behalf of the client to provide regular feedback and to monitor the work effort. The liaison also often functions as a source of domain expertise on the specific problem addressed.
Harvey Mudd College is committed to broadening participation in STEM fields. Therefore, among the criteria for appointment are experience with individuals from diverse backgrounds and/or the ability to guide and teach those individuals effectively.
Your cover letter should cover the following topics:
- Why are you interested in teaching undergraduates at Harvey Mudd College?
- What experiences and qualifications make you a good fit for the position?
- What principles, practices, or experiences inform how you educate/train?
- What is your prior experience with project management, team leadership, or CS education, and how did you approach supporting a group with diverse backgrounds or needs?
Questions about this position can be addressed to chair@cs.hmc.edu.
Harvey Mudd College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct.
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