Assistant Professor of Computer Science

St. Lawrence University invites applications for a tenure-track position in computer science, at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin in August 2013. We seek a colleague with a Ph.D. in computer science, an enthusiastic commitment to undergraduate teaching, and expertise in any research area. The department of Mathematics, Computer Science & Statistics has 14 faculty members, three of whom are computer scientists. All three of us teach courses throughout the undergraduate CS curriculum. Our classes are small, taught in labs dedicated to CS education, and emphasize active student participation. Faculty members typically teach three courses per semester, with an occasional reduction possible for advising senior research projects.

Located in Canton, N.Y., between the St. Lawrence River and the Adirondack Park, St. Lawrence University is a coeducational, private, independent liberal arts institution of about 2,300 students. The educational opportunities at St. Lawrence inspire students and prepare them to be critical and creative thinkers, to find a compass for their lives and careers, and to pursue knowledge and understanding for the benefit of themselves, humanity and the planet. Through its focus on active engagement with ideas in and beyond the classroom, a St. Lawrence education leads students to make connections that transform lives and communities, from the local to the global. For additional information about St. Lawrence, please visit SLU’s homepage at http://www.stlawu.edu. SLU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2012. Applications should include a CV, a letter of introduction, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Please arrange for three letters of reference, at least one of which should address teaching. Applications and letters may be sent via email to cssearch@stlawu.edu or via regular mail to: Computer Science Search Committee Department of Math, CS & Stats St. Lawrence University Canton NY 13617