Wellesley College

Computer Science Department

Norma Wilentz Hess Visiting Assistant Professor

Wellesley College invites applications for a two-year Norma Wilentz Hess Fellowship in the Department of Computer Science.  Funded at the Visiting Assistant Professor level, this fellowship will help Wellesley maintain a flexible Computer Science curriculum that explores interdisciplinary learning and new directions of special promise. With a teaching load of one course per semester, the Hess Fellow will have ample opportunity for innovative course development and collaborative teaching and research projects with Wellesley faculty and students. The fellowship also includes support for travel, research, equipment, conference attendance, and other academic activities. For more information about the department and the college, please visit http://cs.wellesley.edu.

Applicants should have a Ph.D (or be close to completion) in Computer Science or a related discipline. Strong candidates in any area of specialty will be considered.  We especially encourage applicants in interdisciplinary fields such as artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, human/computer interaction, and ethical, educational, social, and legal aspects of computing.

Interested applicants are requested to submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names and email addresses of three references through our on-line application system at https://career.wellesley.edu.  Include a statement discussing teaching philosophy and ideas for course development and research projects. Applications will be reviewed starting January 11, 2010.  If circumstances make it impossible to submit any materials electronically, you may email working@wellesley.edu for assistance.  Questions concerning the position should be directed by email to Randy Shull at rshull@wellesley.edu.

Wellesley College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.