Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Science

ROLE TITLE:  Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Science (AI)

POSITION REPORTS TO: Provost and Dean of the Faculty

Summary of Position

This is a tenure-track faculty position at the academic rank of Assistant Professor in the Computer and Information Science department. Primary responsibilities include teaching, scholarship, and service. This position reports to the Chair of Computer and Information Science. Primary responsibilities are teaching in computer and information science with a full-time course load which, given load calculations, equates to four courses, including labs, each year.  Ideal candidates will have experience and success teaching computational courses at the undergraduate college level and an active research agenda in computer and information science. Preference will be given to candidates whose research is in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Security, or a related field. Candidates are expected to have a terminal degree at the time of appointment. 

The faculty member will maintain professional effectiveness, including high-quality scholarship, intellectual integrity, professional currency, and cooperation in all phases of the academic program.

Key Responsibilities

● Teach a full-time faculty load, which includes teaching college-wide general education courses

● Provide high-quality instruction in all courses, identifying and developing creative, challenging, and evidence-based learning opportunities for students

● Assess student learning in all classes and implement changes to demonstrate continuous improvement and student mastery of course learning outcomes

● Be an exemplary professional role model for students inside and outside of the classroom and as a colleague

● Design new courses and curricula, as necessary, including some courses that may be taught online or using hyflex methods.

● Collaborate with other members of the faculty to develop/refine the curriculum, teaching, and evaluation methods needed for effective delivery of the curriculum, including creating, developing, and evaluating innovative teaching methods that prepare students for careers and lives of civic engagement

● Participate in faculty governance, including attending meetings—full faculty, college, department, and committee—and fulfilling attendant responsibilities

●  Meet assigned classes regularly, beginning and ending class sessions as scheduled

●  Serve as an academic advisor

● Work in a professional and team-oriented manner with faculty, staff, and administrators

●  Develop a robust scholarly agenda to maintain contemporary expertise in the field

●  Provide service to the department, the institution and/or the field.

● Maintain compliance with the academic calendar, the weekly schedules, and with policies and procedures in the Faculty Handbook, the Employee Handbook, and the student Honor Code

Secondary Job functions

●   Directing and attending non-class activities, as necessary

●   Developing course syllabi and teaching plans

●   Supporting students’ personal and professional development

●   Maintaining office hours, as appropriate

●   Participating in the development, assessment, and revision of program and curricula as required

●   Assisting programmatic assessment and accreditation reports as needed, including any external accreditation reporting required by the program

●   Recruiting future computer and information science students

●   Executing limited administrative responsibilities as assigned

●   Complying with accreditation and federal mandates that govern educational policies

Education and Credentials (Required)

●   Earned doctorate or another terminal degree (e.g., MEng) in computing or a related field, at the time of the appointment

●   Knowledge and experience sufficient to enable the candidate to effectively teach courses as assigned in computer and information science; preferential consideration may be given to candidates with prior college teaching experience

●   A commitment to fostering an environment of inclusion and excellence among students, faculty, and staff

Skills and Abilities

● Ability to deliver course content and to assist students in understanding course content

● Ability to evaluate student writing and to provide effective feedback

● Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with students, faculty, staff, and administrators

● Ability to adapt to changing teaching and learning environments and content-delivery methods

● Effective presentation skills

● Effective organizational and administrative skills

● Ability to work cooperatively with faculty colleagues, in the best interests of the students

● Ability to prioritize responsibilities, meet deadlines, and respond to students’ legitimate needs in a timely manner

● Ability and willingness to work with students of all skill levels and academic backgrounds

● Ability and willingness to perform clerical work for oneself, as necessary

● Basic leadership, budgetary and supervisory skills

● Proficient in spoken and written English

● Computer proficiency in word processing, Google tools, e-mail and internet use and in using the institution’s LMS (Canvas)

● Commitment to continuous professional growth and fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment

Teaching Responsibilities

As part of the full-time load, teaching responsibilities may include: Teaching introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses in computer and information science.

Work Schedule 

This is a full-time, exempt position. Most classes, meetings and office hours are scheduled during the typical workday; however, there may be some evenings and weekends.

Application

A complete application includes the following:

●  Letter of application that describes your teaching experience and areas of scholarship/creative activity

●  CV

●  One page statement of teaching philosophy

●  One page statement about your research agenda

●  One-to-two-page personal statement discussing your commitment to inclusive excellence

●  Three references with names and contact information 

Applicants who advance to the next stage may be asked for graduate school transcripts.

Review of applications begins on October 20 and continues until the position is filled.

YOUR COMPENSATION 

Starting salary will be competitive, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Allegheny College, founded in 1815, is one of the nation’s most historic and innovative four-year colleges with the distinct requirement of completing a major and minor in different academic areas.  This multidisciplinary learning celebrates students’ unusual combinations of interests and provides creative, independent thinkers with a path for educational depth and intellectual growth, preparing them for a successful launch after graduation and even for careers that may not yet exist.  Located in western Pennsylvania, 1.5 hours equidistant from Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Buffalo, Allegheny College is one of 40 colleges featured in Loren Pope’s “Colleges That Change Lives” and recently ranked #4 by The Princeton Review in its Top 20 Best Private Schools for Making an Impact. In its 2025 rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognized Allegheny College as one of the country’s top 100 national liberal arts colleges, with special distinctions including one of the top 10 best for senior capstone experience and one of the top 25 best for undergraduate research and creative activities.

Allegheny’s undergraduate residential education prepares students for successful, meaningful lives by promoting students’ intellectual, moral, and social development and encouraging personal and civic responsibility. Allegheny’s faculty and staff combine high academic standards and a commitment to the exchange of knowledge with a supportive approach to learning. Graduates are equipped to think critically and creatively, write clearly, speak persuasively, and meet challenges in a diverse, interconnected world. Allegheny College is deeply committed to creating an inclusive community that actively challenges racism, sexism, heterosexism, religious bigotry, and other forms of bias (see Allegheny College Statement of Community).

Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Allegheny does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, or national origin.

Allegheny College is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Director of Human Resources.

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