Description
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Computer Science Program at the College of the Holy Cross invites applications for two full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to begin in August 2026. All research specialties will be considered. Priority will be given to candidates whose research expertise and teaching interests are in computer systems, consider ethical or social issues in computing and technology, or any other area that complements the research expertise of the current computer science faculty. Candidates whose research area considers ethical or social issues in computing and technology will be considered for the Barrett Assistant Professorship in Computer Science.
This position carries a 3-2 teaching load with a research leave prior to tenure review of either a full year at 80% salary or a semester at full salary, and generous sabbatical and fellowship leaves for tenured faculty. To enable a smooth transition to Holy Cross, new full-time tenure-track Assistant Professors receive start-up funding to support their research and professional development and have a one-course reduction in their first year of teaching (i.e., 2-2). This position offers full benefits and a starting salary in the range of $122,250 to $124,650. Faculty at the College cultivate a richly diverse academic community, pursue innovative teaching, and create high-impact scholarship. To learn more about faculty life at the College and in the Worcester area, candidates are encouraged to see the Resources for Prospective Faculty on our Faculty Openings page.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must demonstrate excellence in scholarship and undergraduate teaching as well as a commitment to inclusive pedagogies. A Ph.D. in computer science or closely related field is required by the beginning of the appointment.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit
- a cover letter addressing the position requirements listed above as well as the ways you might contribute to and further the College’s mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college and its core commitment to creating a community where every individual feels empowered to contribute their talents and perspectives.
- a current curriculum vitae;
- unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts;
- a statement of your teaching philosophy and interests;
- a statement on research; and
- three confidential letters of recommendation.
The College of the Holy Cross uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Please submit all application materials to https://apply.interfolio.com/171639.
For full consideration, please apply by October 7, 2025. Initial interviews of selected applicants via Zoom will take place shortly after, and campus visits for selected applicants will take place in the first half of November. Questions about this search may be directed to Professor Farhad Mohsin at [email protected].
COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS
College of the Holy Cross is a highly selective Catholic liberal arts college in the Jesuit tradition. It enrolls about 3,200 students and is located in Worcester, Massachusetts—New England’s second-largest city.
The College seeks faculty members who demonstrate an enduring commitment to academic excellence and inclusive excellence and who embrace the educational benefits of a richly diverse community. Holy Cross aspires to meet the needs of dual-career couples, in part through its membership in the New England Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. To learn more about faculty life at the College, applicants are encouraged to visit our Office of the Provost page.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT
The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action in the workplace.
