What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor of Computer Science position at Inside Higher Ed?
Location: Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
Open Date: Nov 6, 2025
DescriptionThe Department of Computer Science at Swarthmore College invites applications for multiple two-year Visiting Assistant Professor positions to begin fall semester 2026. Applicants must have or expect to have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field by the position's start date. All areas of computer science will be considered.
The Computer Science Department currently has 12 tenure-track faculty and three visiting faculty. Faculty teach introductory courses as well as advanced courses in their research areas. Visiting faculty teach the same course load as tenure-track faculty, are provided mentoring and professional development opportunities, and are eligible for funds to support research, conference travel, and student summer research.
Our department has grown significantly in both faculty and students in the last five years and has recently moved into a new building. Presently, we are one of the most popular majors at the College, with approximately 10-20% of the College’s students earning a CS degree each year. Our majors and minors are much more diverse than the national averages in CS, including approximately 35% female majors. For more information of the CS at Swarthmore College, see: https://www.swarthmore.edu/computer-science
Located in the suburbs of Philadelphia and near Wilmington DE, Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity. We welcome applications from all candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable experience effectively supporting, teaching, and engaging a highly diverse student body. For more information available to all faculty at Swarthmore, see https://www.swarthmore.edu/provosts-office/welcome-to-provosts-office
Qualifications
Applicants must have or expect to have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field by the position's start date. All areas of computer science will be considered.
Application InstructionsApplicants Should Include
A cover letter describing your interest in teaching at a liberal arts college including your prior teaching experience.
A curriculum vitae.
A research statement describing any research interests and activity that could involve Swarthmore undergraduates.
A teaching statement that describes your teaching experience and philosophy, including which courses you can offer.
Candidates should discuss in their cover letter, teaching statement, and research statement what experience and plans they have for creating a more inclusive environment for students.
Three letters of recommendation, ideally including at least one letter specifically commenting on teaching.
Applications should be submitted at: apply.interfolio.com/177093. Applications will not be considered until letters of recommendation have been submitted. Complete applications will be reviewed beginning January 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.Please address any questions you may have to Jana Daly at jdaly1@swarthmore.edu.
Open Date: Nov 6, 2025
DescriptionThe Department of Computer Science at Swarthmore College invites applications for multiple two-year Visiting Assistant Professor positions to begin fall semester 2026. Applicants must have or expect to have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field by the position's start date. All areas of computer science will be considered.
The Computer Science Department currently has 12 tenure-track faculty and three visiting faculty. Faculty teach introductory courses as well as advanced courses in their research areas. Visiting faculty teach the same course load as tenure-track faculty, are provided mentoring and professional development opportunities, and are eligible for funds to support research, conference travel, and student summer research.
Our department has grown significantly in both faculty and students in the last five years and has recently moved into a new building. Presently, we are one of the most popular majors at the College, with approximately 10-20% of the College’s students earning a CS degree each year. Our majors and minors are much more diverse than the national averages in CS, including approximately 35% female majors. For more information of the CS at Swarthmore College, see: https://www.swarthmore.edu/computer-science
Located in the suburbs of Philadelphia and near Wilmington DE, Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity. We welcome applications from all candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable experience effectively supporting, teaching, and engaging a highly diverse student body. For more information available to all faculty at Swarthmore, see https://www.swarthmore.edu/provosts-office/welcome-to-provosts-office
Qualifications
Applicants must have or expect to have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field by the position's start date. All areas of computer science will be considered.
Application InstructionsApplicants Should Include
A cover letter describing your interest in teaching at a liberal arts college including your prior teaching experience.
A curriculum vitae.
A research statement describing any research interests and activity that could involve Swarthmore undergraduates.
A teaching statement that describes your teaching experience and philosophy, including which courses you can offer.
Candidates should discuss in their cover letter, teaching statement, and research statement what experience and plans they have for creating a more inclusive environment for students.
Three letters of recommendation, ideally including at least one letter specifically commenting on teaching.
Applications should be submitted at: apply.interfolio.com/177093. Applications will not be considered until letters of recommendation have been submitted. Complete applications will be reviewed beginning January 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.Please address any questions you may have to Jana Daly at jdaly1@swarthmore.edu.