Job Details

Visiting Open Rank Professor of Computer Science and Mathematics

Position Number: 6866617
Location: Sparkill, NY
Position Type: Science - Computer Science

Visiting Open Rank Professor of Computer Science and Mathematics

St. Thomas Aquinas College invites applications for a one-year, open-rank Visiting faculty position in Computer Science, to begin September 2026.

Situated in the School of STEM, this position will support undergraduate programs in Computer Science and Data Science, with the ability to teach selected Mathematics courses as needed. The primary teaching responsibility will be in Computer Science, including introductory and upper-level courses. Teaching assignments may also include applied or quantitative mathematics courses aligned with the candidate's background.

The College seeks a teacher-scholar committed to high-quality undergraduate instruction. A willingness to engage students in project-based learning, applied computing, or interdisciplinary coursework is strongly preferred. Experience teaching Computer Science or Mathematics to a diverse student population, as well as familiarity with outcomes assessment and General Education pedagogy, is a plus.

Faculty duties include a 24-credit teaching load per year, student advisement, participation in curriculum development, and service appropriate to a visiting appointment. St. Thomas Aquinas College values excellence in teaching and close faculty-student engagement, and applicants should clearly address their teaching experience and approach in their application materials.

The salary range for this visiting appointment is $60,000–$68,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position includes a competitive benefits package and modest professional development support to facilitate conference participation or pedagogical development.

A PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or a closely related field from an accredited institution is preferred. ABD candidates with evidence of dissertation progress, as well as candidates holding a relevant master's degree with significant teaching experience, will be considered.

Application process:

Applicants should submit the following materials:

A cover letter addressing qualifications and interest in the position

A statement of teaching philosophy

Curriculum vitae

A sample course outline or syllabus

Three letters of recommendation, at least one of which addresses teaching effectiveness

Application materials should be sent to stacstemsearch@stac.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

https://stac.edu/offices/human-resources/employment-opportunities/faculty-positions/