Randolph College invites applicants with a Ph.D. or ABD with a completion date prior to July 2023 in computer science, or a closely related field for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor. Date of employment is July 2023; report date is mid-August. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in developing a small existing computer science program into a full major in computer science, be able to develop and teach a wide range of undergraduate computer science courses, and incorporate undergraduates into their research program. We are interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research, and service, and demonstrate evidence and commitment to student-centered and inclusive teaching practices.

Responsibilities include, engaging in scholarly activities, serving on college committees, participating in college service, and assisting in the academic advising and continued development of the computer science program. Tenure track faculty teach six courses per academic year, three per semester. The College’s innovative TAKE2 curriculum includes four seven-week sessions in an academic year allowing students to sharpen their focus with immersive learning, gain life balance with a more flexible schedule, and most importantly, thrive within a supportive student-centered environment.

Randolph College, founded as Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, is in Lynchburg VA at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Randolph College has a longstanding reputation for excellence in teaching and an appreciation for and commitment to diversity. Randolph was recognized as one of the nation’s “best and most interesting” institutions in the 2022 edition of the Fiske Guide to Colleges and was ranked 12th in the nation for “most accessible professors” by the Princeton Review.

Submit a letter of application, including statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, a diversity statement, curriculum vitae, and three reference letters to employment@randolphcollege.edu. At least one reference should address teaching effectiveness. This position is subject to pending budgetary approval. Applications received by January 3, 2023, will receive priority. Randolph is an EOE M/F/D/V employer and encourages applicants who enrich the diversity of the campus community.