Professor of Digital and Computational Studies
Open-rank tenure-track faculty position in interdisciplinary computing at a liberal arts college.
Best for:Best for experienced computer science educators with interdisciplinary research interests and a passion for teaching diverse undergraduate cohorts in a liberal arts setting.
Overview
Bates College’s Digital and Computational Studies (DCS) program seeks two tenure-track professors to advance computer science education in a liberal arts context. The role emphasizes teaching excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and mentorship of undergraduates with diverse backgrounds in computing. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in areas like HCI, AI/ML, or computational education while fostering inclusive, evidence-based pedagogy. The position involves designing courses for an interdisciplinary program, advising theses, and contributing to general education initiatives. Successful applicants will collaborate to build a vibrant computing program aligned with liberal arts values.
What you'll do
- Teach introductory computer science sequences in Python, including foundational courses like data structures and computational insight.
- Develop and instruct upper-level computing courses aligned with interdisciplinary themes in arts, humanities, and social sciences.
- Lead the DCS senior capstone course, guiding students in interdisciplinary computational projects.
- Contribute to the general education curriculum, including teaching college-wide First Year Seminars.
- Advise undergraduate senior theses and serve as an academic advisor for students with varied programming backgrounds.
- Collaborate with colleagues to build an inclusive, interdisciplinary computing program for liberal arts students.
- Maintain an active research program or creative work, mentoring undergraduate research alongside teaching.
- Participate in college governance, governance and engagement as outlined in the Bates College Faculty Handbook.
Requirements
Degree required: Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field, completed by July 1, 2027
Language: English proficiency (assumed for academic roles in the U.S.)
Instruction: English
- Proven excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentorship in a liberal arts environment
- Demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary computing education
- Experience teaching introductory computer science courses, particularly in Python
- Ability to design and deliver inclusive, evidence-based pedagogical approaches
- Commitment to supporting students with diverse prior programming experience, including none
- Experience collaborating with colleagues to build interdisciplinary academic programs
- Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field completed by July 1, 2027
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-15 (rolling until filled) · open until filled
Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing research and teaching vision for DCS at Bates, a CV, a teaching statement detailing approaches to introductory CS sequences and inclusive pedagogy, and a research statement outlining a five-year plan for research and undergraduate mentorship at a liberal arts college. Letters of recommendation are requested only for candidates advancing past the initial review. Employment is contingent on background check and degree verification.
- Cover letter addressing research and teaching vision
- Curriculum vitae
- Teaching statement (including inclusive pedagogy and course development)
- Research statement (five-year plan for research and mentorship)
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