Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Computer Science | Stonehill College - Military Veterans

Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1948, Stonehill is a private Catholic college located just 22 miles from downtown Boston on a beautiful 384-acre campus in Easton, Massachusetts. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1, the College engages its 2,500+ students in 80+ rigorous academic programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and pre-professional fields.

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The Department of Computer Science in the May School of Art and Sciences at Stonehill College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position, anticipated to begin in July 2025. While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, the department is especially interested in candidates who can teach upper-level core computer science courses such as Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Cybersecurity, Compiler Design, Databases, and Software Engineering.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The position involves teaching introductory and upper-level Computer Science courses. The applicants must show a strong interest in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students and enjoy working closely with students to establish academic and professional goals.

The appointee will be expected to pursue a scholarly agenda with publications, presentations at conferences, and participation in professional societies. A commitment to service to the Department, School, and College is also essential. The standard teaching load is three courses per semester (fall/spring) with the option to teach additional courses during summer and winter sessions. During each faculty members first year, a one-course reduction is provided in either the fall or spring semester. Opportunities to work with students on research projects will also be available to candidates interested in this prospect. This is an on-campus position, and the qualified candidate must teach on the Stonehill campus.

Education & Experience

Applicants must have earned a doctorate or a terminal degree in Computer Science or a related field. ABD candidates will be considered, as long as they can complete their degree requirements by summer 2025. Industry experience (private sector or public sector) or previous undergraduate teaching experience is also desirable.

Interested applicants should submit online a letter of application (cover letter), teaching statement curriculum vitae, contact information for 3 reference letters, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as summaries of student evaluations). We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching and research. The candidates DEI values and approaches should be explicitly integrated into the teaching statement. DEI values and approaches may be driven by many experiences, including coursework or workshops, professional service, focus or practice in scholarship, or classroom practices.

Applicants will be able to submit required documentation via the followingURLlink:

https://jobs.stonehill.edu/postings/25082

We will accept applications until the position is filled. Application review will begin immediately, and applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Please email inquiries regarding this position to Dr. Hassan Bajwa, Chair of the Computer Science Department, at hbajwa@stonehill.edu

Applicants who will enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply. Stonehill College is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.