Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Tenure-Track - Arcadia University

Job Description: Arcadia University's College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professorship in Computer Science starting September 2025. Consideration of applications will begin on November 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Information about Arcadia University's Department of Computer Science and Mathematics is available at https://www.arcadia.edu/academics/college-arts-sciences/computer-science-mathematics

Location: Glenside

Responsibilities:

• Faculty are expected to be able to perform as excellent teachers and researchers, provide service to the University and the community, and to achieve these goals with the highest professional and ethical standards.
  
• Develop curriculum, advise students, and publish in peer-reviewed publications.
  
• Contribute through their teaching, research, service, and/or lived experiences to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
  
• Demonstrate commitment to helping students succeed through engagement in and out of the classroom.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in any area of Computer Science is preferred; promising ABDs will also be considered.
  
• Evidence of excellence in and commitment to teaching, and ability to teach a wide range of computer science courses.
  
• An ongoing research program; candidate open to including undergraduates in their research is preferred.
  
• Experience in Human-Computer Interaction or Data Science is a plus.
  
• A commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment is expected.
  
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and knowledge about diversity, equity, and inclusion and embrace opportunities for continued growth in cultural competence is expected.
  
• The college serves racially and ethnically-diverse students from different socio-economic backgrounds, first-generation college students, and a significant international student population. Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence inside and outside of the classroom is particularly welcome and the Arcadia University Center for Teaching, Learning, and Mentoring is available to support this work

Application Instructions:

• Applications must be submitted online through Arcadia's Human Resources portal to receive full consideration. Please do not email application materials to the hiring manager. Due to the volume of applications received, communication will generally be limited to candidates selected for additional consideration.

• Interested candidates should apply online at https://arcadia.isolvedhire.com/jobs/ where they will submit:
  
  • Cover Letter
    
  • Curriculum vita
    
  • Statement of Teaching Philosophy
    
  • Statement of Current Research
    
  • The candidate should also initiate three letters of recommendation to be submitted to cs@arcadia.edu; questions can also be directed to that email address.

• Application review will begin immediately. Posting will be removed from the website once we've established a sufficient talent pool for consideration.

Arcadia University is a top-ranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a values-based educational experience by placing students at the center. The Institute of International Education has ranked Arcadia first nationally in study abroad for 10 of the last 13 years, and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the "Best in the Northeast" for eight consecutive years. The University's Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs are nationally ranked in their respective categories by U.S. News & World Report, which cites Arcadia for being among the top study abroad programs and among the "most innovative," and "best value" colleges. Arcadia promises a distinctively global, integrative, and personal learning experience that prepares students to contribute and lead in a diverse and dynamic world. Through its community of practice and commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) and to combating anti-Black Racism, Arcadia has made facilitating a safe and welcoming environment a priority. Learn more about our vibrant community at www.arcadia.edu.

Our belief and experience is that there is strength in diversity and we are committed to building a welcoming and inclusive environment for students and employees alike. We are a community built on varied experiences and perspectives that beneï¬ts from open-minded discussion and cultural humility. Guided by our University's values, we are committed to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and we are working towards dismantling anti-Black racism/white supremacy and other forms of interpersonal and systemic discrimination and oppression.

We welcome candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, service, and/or lived experiences to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. The successful candidate will include a statement of interest demonstrating examples of ways they will incorporate our values in their teaching and scholarly work through application, methodology, content, and/or inclusion of students from diverse backgrounds pursuing research/creative work.

Position Code: FF114A