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/* == Jobs: Multiple Visiting Assistant Professors ==
VASSAR COLLEGE
Department of Computer Science
Multiple Visiting Assistant Professors Starting Fall 2017
The Department of Computer Science at Vassar College invites applications for
multiple one- and two-year positions at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor
beginning Fall semester 2017.
Vassar College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer with a
strong commitment to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the
curriculum and promoting an environment of equality, inclusion and respect for
difference. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify
their strengths and experiences in this area. Applicants who have demonstrated
commitment to diversity and inclusion are particularly encouraged to apply.
A commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and research is
expected. The Ph.D. in Computer Science required. Strong candidates in all
areas of Computer Science are encouraged to apply. Teaching responsibilities
will include introductory, intermediate, and upper level courses. The expected
teaching load will be one lab course and one non-lab course per semester.
Vassar faculty members are committed teacher/scholars who bring research and
creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, and in individually
mentored projects. Vassar College has a strong undergraduate program in
Computer Science, with a history stretching back to 1963. The department
recently moved into newly renovated quarters within Vassar’s Integrated Science
Commons. Introductory courses are taught using Scheme and Java. The
department maintains Linux laboratories for introductory and advanced
instruction. Each faculty member is provided with a Linux workstation and a
laptop. For more information see http://computerscience.vassar.edu/
Vassar is a highly selective, coeducational liberal arts college of about 2450
undergraduates (no graduate students) located in the beautiful and historic
Hudson Valley seventy-five miles north of New York City. The city of
Poughkeepsie benefits from rich cultural diversity and from convenient commuter
rail access to New York City.
Candidates are asked to submit a letter of application, C.V., graduate school
transcript (unofficial copies accepted for initial application), three letters of
recommendation, and a statement of teaching experience and philosophy. To
apply, please visit
https://employment.vassar.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52169
Review of applications will begin on February 1st and will continue until all
positions are filled. Please direct any questions about the position to Marc Smith,
Chair of the Computer Science Department (mlsmith@vassar.edu). */