Founded in 1852, Wartburg College is a selective four-year liberal arts college of the Lutheran Church (ELCA), nationally recognized for community engagement. The college offers more than 50 academic majors and pre-professional and certificate programs leading to the bachelor’s degree. The college is located in Waverly, Iowa, a growing community of more than 10,000 residents. As part of the Cedar Valley metro area (near Waterloo and Cedar Falls), Waverly has an abundance of cultural, musical, and recreational opportunities. Major Midwest metropolitan areas within driving distance include Des Moines, Iowa (2.5 hours); Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. (3 hours); Madison, Wis. (3.5 hours); Rochester, Minn. (2 hours); Chicago (5 hours); and Omaha, Neb. (4 hours). The Wartburg Community is committed to creating and maintaining a mutually respectful environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity among all students, faculty, and staff. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution, Wartburg College actively seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups.
POSITION: Assistant Professor of Computer Science
TITLE: Assistant Professor, Tenure Track
START DATE: August 2025
TIMELINE: Applications received by January 15 will receive full consideration
QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful candidates will provide evidence of the following qualifications:
Required:
M.S. in Computer Science (Ph. D. preferred)
Qualifications and interest in teaching a variety of introductory and intermediate classes in Computer Science
Successful teaching experience and evidence of potential for teaching excellence
Interest in interdisciplinary approaches to learning and general education
Willingness to support the mission of the college
Preferred:
Ph.D. in Computer Science
Background in theoretical computer science or artificial intelligence, and/or willingness to develop in that direction
Successful candidates will also have a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment and must be willing to support the College’s mission and contribute to the strategic plan.
DUTIES:
The successful candidate will fulfill the duties of tenure track faculty to include:
Teach seven undergraduate courses (usually three in Fall Term, three in Winter Term, and one in May Term)
Advise departmental majors
Consult with students and faculty in areas of expertise
Teach in the general education program; perform scholarship and service appropriate to a college with a liberal arts emphasis
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Send resume/curriculum vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts, contact information for three current references, and a letter of application describing your teaching, scholarship, and service experience/interests and how these will support the distinctive mission and institutional learning outcomes of Wartburg College. In the application letter, please also address any experiences you have working with diverse groups of students. This information should be submitted electronically by selecting "Apply for this Position" on our website. For specific inquiries contact Dr. Terry Letsche at terry.letsche@wartburg.edu. For further information about the college and the city of Waverly, see http://www.wartburg.edu. Information about the Computer Science Department may be found at https://www.wartburg.edu/computer-science/.
Wartburg College requires a criminal background check for position finalists.
WARTBURG COLLEGE is a selective liberal arts college of the ELCA, nationally recognized for leadership for public purpose. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution, Wartburg College actively seeks applications from members of underrepresented ethnic and minority groups.
Founded in 1852, Wartburg College is a selective four-year liberal arts college of the Lutheran Church (ELCA), nationally recognized for community engagement. The college offers more than 50 academic majors and pre-professional and certificate programs leading to the bachelor’s degree. The Wartburg Community is committed to creating and maintaining a mutually respectful environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity among all students, faculty, and staff. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution, Wartburg College actively seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups.