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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
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
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 Skidmore’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.
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 college’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.
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
- Cover letter that addresses why you are interested in an academic career at Skidmore.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Teaching statement that describes your pedagogical approaches and plans, including how you will engage a diverse population of undergraduate students.
- Research statement that describes your research program, including a plan for involving undergraduate students.
- The names, affiliations, and contact information of three professional references who can provide letters of support in a timely fashion.
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 Skidmore’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.
Salary : $103,000 - $110,000