Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Rhodes College

Memphis, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Teaching, Research, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Inclusivity, Curriculum Development, Student Engagement, Community Service

Industry

Description

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Computer Science Department: Computer Science Job Description: Rhodes College will be closed for Winter Break December 20, 2025-January 4, 2026. The Department of Computer Science and the Data Analytics Program at Rhodes College invite applications for a tenure-track position in Computer Science and/or Data Analytics, to begin in August 2026. We welcome applications from all specializations with preference given to individuals whose research interests complement those of the existing faculty. We are interested in candidates with a primary background in either computer science or data analytics who are also prepared to teach in the other area. We recognize that few candidates will have expertise across the entirety of both fields; successful applicants will contribute to a subset of courses in each area aligned with their training and interests. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research program and teach a 3-2 load. We also seek candidates who are passionate about encouraging underrepresented groups to pursue computer science and data analytics as well as contributing to our culture of inclusivity. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in computer science, data analytics/science, or a closely related discipline by August 2026. Rhodes is a nationally ranked residential college committed to the liberal arts and sciences. Our highest priorities are intellectual engagement, community excellence, service to others, and honor among ourselves. Our students live and learn on one of the country’s most beautiful campuses, located in the heart of Memphis, an economic, medical, and culturally diverse center, making Rhodes one of a handful of prominent liberal arts colleges in a major metropolitan area. Rhodes College prides itself on providing a welcoming environment for employees of all backgrounds, viewpoints, and life experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected characteristics. A complete application will include 1) a cover letter that addresses the strengths the candidate will bring as a teacher and scholar to a liberal arts college environment; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a separate statement that addresses how the candidate will foster an inclusive learning environment where students from a wide variety of perspectives, beliefs, and backgrounds learn how to engage in civil and respectful dialogue. Also, you must include the following under Additional Documents: 4) a statement of teaching philosophy. 5) a statement of research intent. Review of completed applications will begin October 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Letters of recommendation will only be solicited for short-listed applicants, at which time you will be prompted for the names and contact information for three (3) references. Background checks are required before candidates can be brought to campus for interviews. #LI-MH1 #HEJ Rhodes College is an international, four-year, private, co-educational, residential college committed to the liberal arts and sciences, located in Memphis, Tennessee. We aspire to graduate students with a lifelong passion for learning, a compassion for others, and the ability to translate academic study and personal concern into effective leadership in their communities and the world. We encourage applications from qualified individuals interested in helping us achieve this vision. Rhodes is profiled in The Princeton Review’s popular college guide, The Best 384 Colleges: 2019 Edition, and ranks No. 10 for Most Accessible Professors and No. 16 for Most Engaged in Community Service. Rhodes is also one of fifty colleges included in both editions of The Princeton Review’s list of “Colleges That Create Futures” and continues to be included in each new edition of Colleges That Pay You Back: The 200 Schools That Give You the Best Bang for Your Buck. For two years in a row, Rhodes was named America’s #1 Service-Oriented College by Newsweek magazine.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research program and teach a 3-2 load. They will also contribute to fostering an inclusive learning environment.