Visiting Assistant Professor, Mathematics & Computer SCience

Colorado College announces one or more one-year, non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor positions in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.  The position begins in August 2022, contingent upon final approval of funding. Visiting appointments may be renewed annually, depending on performance and staffing needs, resulting in a maximum possible term at the college of four years. A PhD in mathematics, statistics, or related field is required before August 2022. We encourage candidates from all areas of mathematics and statistics to apply.   

Colorado College promotes an inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work.  Candidates should share the college’s commitment to antiracism (Antiracism at CC ) and be committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in all facets of life at the college. 

Colorado College is a leading national liberal arts college with a distinctive academic calendar called the Block Plan, in which students take one course at a time. The teaching load for this position will consist of five regular courses per year, plus mentoring of undergraduate research projects or senior theses. The college supports active scholarship via travel to conferences and internal grant opportunities. 

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related field.  Individuals who are ABD and who will complete their Ph.D. before August 2022 are invited to apply. 

Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the minimum qualifications, we seek applicants with a track record of excellence in teaching mathematics or statistics, a productive research program, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Applicants should provide a cover letter describing their interest in teaching mathematics or statistics in a liberal arts environment.  Applications should also contain: a teaching statement including a discussion of your potential to incorporate active learning strategies; a research statement discussing your research interests and potential for including undergraduate students in your work; an antiracism statement detailing your potential to contribute to antiracism and DEI at Colorado College through your teaching, research, and/or service; graduate school transcripts; and three confidential letters of recommendation (which the recommenders should submit separately). At least one letter should comment on teaching experience and potential and at least one other letter should focus on research. Applicants may provide additional evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available. 

The department plans to conduct initial interviews at the Joint Meetings in Seattle during January, or remotely during that time frame.  Applicants should indicate in their cover letter whether they plan to attend the Joint Meetings.  The department will invite one or more top candidates for an on-campus interview in February or March 2022.

Salary Range: $60-62K

Our online application process can be initiated at https://employment.coloradocollege.edu/postings/5573

  Review of applications will begin on December 22, 2021, and applications should be submitted by that date to ensure full consideration.

Colorado College is an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing the diversity of its community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, gender identity or expression, disability, or sexual orientation in our educational programs and activities or our employment practices.