Assumption University

Position ID: 3033-COMPSCIE [#20734]
Position Title: Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Tenure-Track
Position Type: Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location: Worcester, Massachusetts 01609, United States
Subject Area: Computer Science
Application Deadline: finished (2022/09/20, finished 2023/03/10)
Position Description:    

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Job Description:

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Assumption University invites applications for a tenure track position as Assistant Professor in Computer Science to begin August 2023. The teaching load is seven classes per academic year and the successful applicant should be able to teach a broad range of Computer Science courses.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field, preferred; • Master’s Degree and significant teaching or industry experience are also encouraged to apply; • The instruction modality for this position will be on-campus, in-person. We seek a candidate committed to high quality teaching, undergraduate mentoring and advising, with an interest in participating in student-faculty research; • We also seek a candidate with an interest in course and program development; • Must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University, including its commitment to diversity and inclusion as well as showing respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity; • Vaccinated and boostered for COVID-19, required.

Additional Information:

Assumption University is set in a picturesque section of Worcester, Massachusetts, the second largest city in New England. Worcester is a livable mid-size city, home to eight colleges and universities, a vibrant restaurant scene, and high-quality art museums. Worcester also offers easy access to mountains for hiking and skiing, beaches and shoreline, historical sites, and Boston, with its restaurants, performing arts, sports teams, and art museums. New York City is just over a three-hour drive away.

Application Instructions: Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line by uploading (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy, (4) statement of research plans and (5) a statement outlining the applicant’s vision for furthering the development of the Computer Science program, and (6) the names and contact information for three references who can attest to the applicant's teaching experience and qualifications at www.assumption.edu/hr. In the cover letter, we invite candidates to describe their experiences working with a diverse student body.

Assumption University, a Catholic institution sponsored by the Augustinians of the Assumption and rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, strives to form graduates known for critical intelligence, thoughtful citizenship and compassionate service. We pursue these ambitious goals through a curriculum grounded in the liberal arts and extending to the domain of professional studies. Enlivened by the Catholic affirmation of the harmony of faith and reason, we aim, by the pursuit of the truth, to transform the minds and hearts of students. The university is dedicated to being an inclusive institution and continues to become more diverse. An Equal Opportunity Employer and member of the Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts, Assumption favors diversity, ecumenically welcomes all who share its goals, and strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented racial minorities to apply.


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Contact: Dr. Jessica McCready
Email: email address
Postal Mail:
Assumption University Dept. of Math. & Computer Science, 500 Salisbury Street, Worcester MA 01609
Web Page: https://www.assumption.edu/undergraduate/mathematics