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GRINNELL COLLEGE. The Department of Computer Science invites applications for two tenure-track appointments beginning Fall 2025. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible. We are eager to consider candidates who conduct research in any area of Computer Science. For one of the positions, the department will prioritize candidates interested in teaching courses in systems or software design and development. Candidates with degrees in closely related fields will also be considered. Candidates are expected to describe the ways they can support and engage with students and colleagues from historically underrepresented or marginalized groups.

Grinnell College is a highly selective, undergraduate liberal arts college with a strong tradition of social responsibility. In letters of application, candidates should discuss their potential to contribute to a college community that maintains a diversity of people and perspectives as one of its core values. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by October 11, 2024. Please visit our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu and the Department website at https://www.cs.grinnell.edu to find more details about the job and submit applications online. Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (copies are acceptable), a research statement, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement describing how the candidate can support diversity in the department, College, and discipline. Candidates must also provide email addresses for three references. Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Peter-Michael Osera, at CSSearch@grinnell.edu or 641-269-4010.

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed, or any other protected class.

An offer for this position will be contingent on successful completion of a background check. 

Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (copies are acceptable), a research statement, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement describing how the candidate can support diversity in the department, College, and discipline. Candidates must also provide email addresses for three references. 

About Grinnell College

Since its founding in 1846, Grinnell has become one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges, enrolling 1,700 students from all 50 states and from as many international countries. Grinnell's rigorous academic program emphasizes excellence in education for students in the liberal arts; the college offers the B.A. degree in a range of departments across the humanities, arts, sciences, and social studies. Grinnell has a strong tradition of social responsibility and action, and self-governance and personal responsibility are key components of campus life. More information about Grinnell College is available at www.grinnell.edu.

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