Colorado College, Dept. of Mathematics and Computer Science
Position ID:
3682-VAP [#27852]
Position Title:
Visiting Assistant Professor
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903, United States of America
Appl Deadline:
2026/01/16 11:59PM
(posted 2025/12/11, listed until 2026/06/30)
Position Description:
Position Description
Job SummaryThe Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Colorado College invites applications for a visiting position at the Assistant Professor level to begin in August of 2026. Pending final approval of funding, we seek a mathematician or statistician who can teach a range of introductory through advanced courses within their discipline. The teaching load is six courses per year. Visiting positions at Colorado College are renewable up to three times, for up to a total of four years, depending on departmental staffing needs.
The department offers a major and minor in mathematics, with the option of emphasis in statistics, as well as a major in computer science and a new minor in data science. The department fosters a supportive, inclusive, and equitable learning community of faculty and students. We provide a nurturing learning environment that stimulates growth and intellectual exploration. The department values faculty with broad interests in mathematics or statistics; potential for implementing innovative, inclusive, and equitable teaching methods in a liberal arts setting; and mentored undergraduate research.
Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts and sciences college enrolling approximately 2,100 students from across the US and around the world. The College is located in Colorado Springs, a city which offers many cultural and recreational activities in the foothills of the Rocky Mountain Region. Colorado College is distinguished by its immersive learning and pedagogy made possible by the Block Plan, in which professors teach, and students take, one course at a time. Each block is three and a half weeks long, allowing for unique teaching and learning strategies. Colorado College actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work. Read more about our the College’s commitment in our Institutional Equity & Belonging web page and the strategic plan “The Strategy for a More Just CC.”
Letters of Recommendation - As part of the application process, all candidates must provide three letters of reference, at least one of which must address the applicant’s teaching.
Minimum Qualifications
A PhD in mathematics or statistics (ABD candidates who will complete their PhD before August 2026 will be considered), and relevant teaching experience as instructor of record or extensive experience as a teaching assistant.
Preferred Qualifications
Broad teaching experience in mathematics or statistics; demonstrated success teaching using innovative, inclusive, and equitable teaching methods.
Application Instructions
• Applications completed by January 16, 2026 will receive full consideration.
• References will be contacted to upload a letter of recommendation for all candidates (letters will be requested upon application submission)
• For more information, contact Luis Garcia Puente at lgarciapuente@coloradocollege.edu,
Co-Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit 1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a teaching statement; 4) a research statement; 5) three letters of recommendation; and 6) undergraduate and 7) graduate transcripts (unofficial copies and screenshots are suitable for applications; the successful candidate will be required to send official transcripts). The teaching statement should articulate the candidate’s philosophy, interest and future development goals as well as involvement in and commitment to inclusive pedagogy.
Applications completed by January 16, 2026 will receive full consideration.
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- Contact: Luis Garcia Puente
- Email:
- Postal Mail:
- 14 E. Cache La Poudre St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- 14 E. Cache La Poudre St.
- Web Page: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/academics/dept/mathcs/