LaGrange College seeks to fill a tenure-track appointment for an assistant or associate professor of computer science and coordinator of our new bachelor’s- and master’s-level computer science programs beginning August 1, 2024.

LaGrange College seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. If you embrace our values of excellence, service, diversity, civility, and inclusion, and are committed to modeling those attributes in our community, we encourage you to submit your application for consideration.

An earned doctorate in computer science or related field is preferred, although individuals with a master’s degree in computer science with commensurate professional experience will be considered.

Prior experience in teaching is preferred, but not required. Applicants must show evidence of accomplishments or strong potential for success in teaching, development of new programs in computer science, and service to the institution and to the discipline.

The successful candidate will teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in computer science based on their area of expertise, supervise practicum students, advise undergraduate and graduate students in the program, and continue to develop our programs for success. They may be required to provide instruction in face-to-face, on-line, or hybrid modalities.

Interested candidates should visit https://lagrangecollege.applicantstack.com/x/openings to apply for the position and to view other positions available at the college. Required documents include:

· A letter of interest describing the alignment of the candidate’s qualifications with the position requirements

· Current curriculum vitae

· A statement of teaching philosophy

· A diversity statement describing the candidate’s experience with, and advocacy for, diversity, equity, and inclusion activities in the classroom and on campus

· Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (copies are fine at this point)

· Contact information (only) for three professional references

Applications received by April 15, 2024, will receive full consideration, although the review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check as a prerequisite for the position. Any questions about the position should be addressed to officeoftheVPAA@lagrange.edu. This position is subject to final budget approval.