Assistant Professor of Computer Science & Mathematics

Description

Whittier College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Computer Science and Mathematics to begin in August 2025.

The successful candidate will lead our Interdisciplinary Computer Science program, and will be expected to teach upper-level computer science courses such as: Operating Systems, Computer Organization and Architecture, Data Structures and Algorithms, Senior Seminar; and introductory requirements for the ICS major, such as Computer Science I & II, Discrete Mathematics, and Calculus, and occasionally some service courses below the calculus level.

Candidates will be judged primarily on their teaching ability, their preparation/potential to teach upper-level computer science courses, and their dedication to close interaction and research with undergraduates. Student advising and committee work are also expected and valued. Interest in teaching interdisciplinary courses such as our campus wide First Year Seminar is also highly desirable. The department is seeking highly qualified candidates with a clear commitment to supporting equity and inclusion among the faculty, student population, and of the majors in Computer Science and Mathematics. We welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and equity. Individuals with a history of and commitment to mentoring students from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience in mentoring women and people of color in STEM fields is desired. Women and people of color are particularly encouraged to apply.

Whittier College is committed to attracting and retaining a high quality, diverse faculty with a shared passion for student-centered teaching and mentoring.  It is distinguished by its small class sizes, high-impact pedagogies, and innovative liberal arts curriculum blended with professional and pre-professional programs.  It is a nationally recognized model for diversity and has no racial majority among its student body.  With over 65% students of color, Whittier is designated as an HSI. Founded in 1887, it is an independent, four-year liberal arts college with about 850 undergraduates and is ideally located in the scenic hills 18 miles east of downtown Los Angeles.

Whittier College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, religion creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal Law.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a PhD in Computer Science or closely related field, such as Mathematics or Applied Mathematics  (ABD considered if PhD will be completed by Aug. 2025).

Application Instructions

To apply, please send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience (please address your preparation/potential to teach upper-level computer science courses), evidence of effective teaching (e.g. summary of teaching evaluations, classroom observations, peer observations, teaching awards, department letters), a list of at least three references (names and contact details) at least one of whom will address your teaching (please indicate whom), and unofficial graduate transcripts to Interfolio.

Finalists will be required to have three confidential letters of reference, at least one of which addresses your teaching, to be sent by their references. Finalists will also be asked to conduct a teaching demonstration.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled; applications received before Nov. 15, 2024 will receive full consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Whittier College shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.