What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor-Computer Science position at Wheaton College?
Job Description
Wheaton College invites applications for a one-year Visiting Professor in Computer Science for the 2025-2026 academic year. Members of groups traditionally underrepresented in computer science are strongly encouraged to apply.
We seek a colleague dedicated to undergraduate instruction in a liberal arts setting. The position entails a twelve-hour teaching load (equivalent to three courses) per semester. We are principally interested in applicants who will teach the introductory programming course for computer science majors (using Java) and introductory programming courses for non-majors (using Python). The specific teaching assignment may be adjusted based on an applicant's specialty. In addition to these teaching duties, we seek a colleague who will contribute to the community of the computer science program and bring a fresh perspective to our curriculum.
The ideal applicant would hold a Ph.D. in computer science or a related field. Applicants with master's degrees will be considered provided that they have demonstrable experience in teaching computer science. Moreover, applicants with degrees in other scientific disciplines will be considered provided that they have significant experience in computer programming and computational science.
For more information about the position and the computer science program at Wheaton college, see https : / / cs.wheaton.edu / ~tvandrun / position.html.
Applicants must be committed to deepening intercultural competence on Wheaton College's campus by engaging in culturally responsive pedagogy that challenges and supports every member of the college's diverse student body.
Wheaton College is an evangelical Protestant Christian liberal arts college whose faculty and staff affirm a Statement of Faith and adhere to the lifestyle expectations of the Wheaton College Community Covenant. Wheaton is an equal-opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce and student body. We encourage the expression of multiple perspectives within a Christian worldview, inside and outside the classroom. For more information about Wheaton College, visit www.wheaton.edu.
Additionally, Wheaton College aspires to provide a physically safe environment for students, staff, and faculty to learn and work. In support of this objective, the College requires background checks for final applicants, after an employment offer is extended. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Interested individuals should submit a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest, which should articulate the applicant's qualifications in terms of teaching and describe the applicant's interest in mentoring students in the integration of Christian faith and learning by drawing from their Christian faith background. For full consideration, applications should be received by Friday, February 21, 2025. Additional application materials will be requested from promising applicants.
