Computer Science
The Computer Science Department at Bowdoin College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2010. A Ph.D. in computer science is required (advanced ABD will be considered). Preference will be given to candidates whose research interests include software – especially systems – and complement the Department's current research areas of theory, algorithms, and artificial intelligence.
The successful candidate will be expected to share with all the members of the department in the teaching of introductory and mid-level courses, and to teach upper-level courses in their area of research. The regular teaching load is two courses per semester. Department members are strongly committed to providing research opportunities for undergraduate students and the successful candidate will be expected to guide independent projects and to actively encourage student involvement in their research.
The Computer Science Department shares a science building with the Mathematics and Physics Departments. Departmental lab facilities include an iMac lab for introductory courses, a lab with high-end Mac Pro machines for intermediate and advanced courses, and a robotics lab featuring 16 Sony Aibos, 4 Aldebaran Naos, and 2 Pioneer DXs. Further information about the college and the department is available at http://www.bowdoin.edu and questions can be e-mailed to Stephen Majercik, the chair of the department, at smajerci@bowdoin.edu.
Bowdoin is now accepting electronic submissions. Please visit https://careers.bowdoin.edu to submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research plans, a statement on teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references who will provide letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin is one of the oldest and finest coeducational, residential liberal arts colleges in the country. Bowdoin’s reputation rests on the excellence of its faculty and students, its intimate size, strong sense of community, genuine socioeconomic diversity, and treasured links with the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine. Bowdoin’s diverse student body comprises 29% students of color, 3% International students and approximately 15% first generation college students. With some 185 FTE faculty, Bowdoin has a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 69% of all Bowdoin classes have fewer than 20 students. This academic year Bowdoin enrolled slightly over 1,700 students from 49 states and 26 foreign countries. Bowdoin is located in Brunswick, a vibrant community on the Maine coast two hours from Boston.
Bowdoin College is committed to equality and diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural, socio-economic, and ethnic diversity of our college. Bowdoin College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability status in employment, or in our education programs.
Bowdoin College recognizes that recruiting and retaining faculty may involve considerations of spouses and domestic partners. To that end, where possible, the College will attempt to accommodate and respond creatively to the needs of spouses and partners of members of the faculty.