Assistant Professor in Computer Science

The Computer Science Department at Skidmore College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in Fall 2026.

Responsibilities:

• Teach 18 contact hours of undergraduate courses each year. This is typically three to four courses per year, with one or two of those courses including two to four hours of laboratory sessions each week. Of paramount importance is teaching courses within the discipline (introductory courses, upper-level courses required for the major, and electives that align with your research interests). This position will occasionally contribute to interdisciplinary offerings such as the First Year Experience and courses that meet the collegeâ™s general education requirements.


• Develop an ongoing research program that involves undergraduate students and regularly produces peer-reviewed publications.


• Advise and mentor a diverse population of undergraduate students.


• Participate in departmental, college, and professional service.

Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field is required at the time of appointment. Candidates who are ABD are expected to complete their degree by August 2026. With this appointment the department aims to widen or strengthen our areas of Computer Science expertise. Current areas of expertise in the department include artificial intelligence, the theory of computation, algorithms, databases, computer vision, networks, human-computer interaction, data science, and software engineering.

The hire will receive start-up funds, a reduced first-year teaching load, a pre-tenure research leave, and access to funds for travel to conferences/workshops. Skidmore has opportunities for modest internal research grants, support for external grant applications, and has post-tenure sabbaticals.

Salary range: $103,000 to $110,000

We offer a comprehensive benefits package. Our program provides choice and flexibility to support our employees' needs and those of their families. Benefits information can be located on our website at https://www.skidmore.edu/benefits/index.php 

Application Instructions:

Review of applications begins October 1, 2025 and continues until the position is filled.

Required Documents:

1. Cover letter that addresses why you are interested in an academic career at Skidmore.


2. Curriculum vitae.


3. Teaching statement that describes your pedagogical approaches and plans, including how you will engage a diverse population of undergraduate students.


4. Research statement that describes your research program, including a plan for involving undergraduate students.


5. The names, affiliations, and contact information of three professional references who can provide letters of support in a timely fashion.

About Skidmore College:

Skidmore College is a highly-selective, four-year private, nonsectarian, coeducational school with approximately 2,500 undergraduate students. 

The Computer Science department consists of 6 full-time faculty members and is located in Skidmoreâ™s Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences, a state-of-the-art teaching and learning space that fosters unique interdisciplinary connections across the sciences, arts, and humanities. While Skidmore maintains numerous computing labs on campus for academic use, the department has its own Linux network including a twenty-one-seat teaching laboratory as well as machines for student and faculty research. This Linux network is supported by a dedicated system administrator within the department.

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable post-offer background check result.

CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.

About Skidmore College

Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college with a reputation for its creative approaches to just about everything. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community. Skidmore is known for its faculty of teacher-scholars devoted to the instruction and mentoring of undergraduates; approximately 2,400 talented men and women from some 47 states and 46 countries.In the universe of selective, private liberal arts colleges, Skidmore's distinctiveness is expressed in the statement that "Creative Thought Matters". This idea reflects not only the historical strength of the College's programs in the fine and performing arts but also the understanding that creativity is required for achievement in any area of human endeavor.The city of Saratoga Springs is widely recognized as one of America's great communities. It is located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, within a three-to-four-hour drive from New York City, Boston or Montreal. Travel & Leisure calls Saratoga Springs one of "America's Greatest Main Streets" as well as "one of the best college towns in the nation," Money Magazine says it's one of the nation's top 100... places to live, and Princeton Review describes it as a "perfect college town." It's a community rich in history and tradition. Famed mineral waters, a Revolutionary War battlefield, and the nation's oldest thoroughbred racetrack represent portions of that history. Also, it's a community of arts and culture. The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is the summer home to the New York City Ballet, Philadelphia Orchestra, and a performing venue for top rock and jazz musicians.The Skidmore College community awaits your arrival, so if you welcome challenges and are interested in making a difference, come join us!

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