Assistant Professor of Practice in Computer and Information Science

ROLE TITLE: Assistant Professor of Practice in Computer and Information Science

POSITION REPORTS TO: Computer and Information Science Department

Summary of Position

Allegheny College invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Practice position in Computer and Information Science, beginning in August 2025 for a two-year initial appointment with an opportunity for renewal. This position offers an exciting opportunity for professionals with substantial experience in computing or a closely related field to transition into a teaching-focused role. A bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or a related field is required, along with demonstrated excellence in teaching, mentoring, or community engagement. Candidates with non-traditional academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including those with expertise in areas such as developer relations, open-course community management, the design or delivery of digital computer science education platforms, digital rights advocacy, product design or management, or significant contributions to open-source software or hardware projects.

The primary responsibilities of the position include teaching in-person courses in computer and information science, advising students on career pathways, and supporting experiential learning opportunities such as internships. While this role does not require scholarly research, successful candidates are encouraged to contribute to the department's outreach activities, the development of industry partners, and the integration of these collaborations into curricular and student professional development.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collaborative community in Allegheny's Department of Computer and Information Science, which is preparing to move into the Phil St. Moritz '61 Center for Innovation at Reis Hall, a cutting-edge facility for innovation and learning designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration. This new space will feature Allegheny Lab for Innovation and Creativity (ALIC), underscoring the college's commitment to preparing students for careers at the intersection of technology and creativity.

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YOUR FUTURE TEAM

Our faculty are active scholars and exemplary teachers, who receive strong institutional support for ongoing professional development, travel, and research. Allegheny College is dedicated to a balanced teacher-scholar model that lies at the core of Liberal Arts colleges.

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THE HIRING PROCESS

Please submit the following in PDF form to the Office of Human Resources, Allegheny College, by email to employment@allegheny.edu : statement of interest, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy (a statement of teaching philosophy that addresses how you create a welcoming and inclusive environment in the classroom and academic community), and applicable transcripts. Additionally, candidates should arrange for three reference letters to be sent to: employment@allegheny.edu. Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

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ALLEGHENY COLLEGE

Allegheny College, founded in 1815, is one of the nation's most historic and innovative four-year colleges with the distinct requirement of completing a major and minor in different academic areas. This multidisciplinary learning celebrates students' unusual combinations of interests and provides creative, independent thinkers with a path for educational depth and intellectual growth, preparing them for a successful launch after graduation and even for careers that may not yet exist. Located in western Pennsylvania, 1.5 hours equidistant from Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Buffalo, Allegheny College is one of 40 colleges featured in Loren Pope's "Colleges That Change Lives" and recently ranked #4 by The Princeton Review in its Top 20 Best Private Schools for Making an Impact. In its 2025 rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognized Allegheny College as one of the country's top 100 national liberal arts colleges, with special distinctions including one of the top 10 best for senior capstone experience and one of the top 25 best for undergraduate research and creative activities.

Allegheny's undergraduate residential education prepares students for successful, meaningful lives by promoting students' intellectual, moral, and social development and encouraging personal and civic responsibility. Allegheny's faculty and staff combine high academic standards and a commitment to the exchange of knowledge with a supportive approach to learning. Graduates are equipped to think critically and creatively, write clearly, speak persuasively, and meet challenges in a diverse, interconnected world. Allegheny College is deeply committed to creating an inclusive community that actively challenges racism, sexism, hetero-sexism, religious bigotry, and other forms of bias (see Allegheny College Statement of Community).

Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. The College does not discriminate, and will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, creed, national/ethnic origin, ancestry, veterans, handicap or disability as those terms are defined under applicable law, or members of other underrepresented groups.

Allegheny College is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Director of Human Resources

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Reposted 2/13/2025