Lecturer in Computer Science

Lecturer in Computer Science

Bowdoin College

Posting Number: F00314JP

Department: Computer Science

Position Summary: Bowdoin College's Department of Computer
Science invites applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible
lecturer-track position as Lecturer in Computer Science beginning
July 1, 2027. The initial appointment will be for four years, with
the potential for recurring multi-year reappointments and eventual
promotion to Senior Lecturer, contingent upon successful review and
reappointment. The teaching load is five courses per year and is
expected to include a regular suite of core introductory-level
courses (e.g. Intro to Computer Science, Data Structures)
as well as intermediate and advanced courses within the candidate's
area of expertise as opportunity and demand allow. As the primary
focus for lecturer-track faculty is on teaching and pedagogy, the
successful candidate will have a demonstrated history of
pedagogical innovation and a commitment to keep abreast of advances
in computer science pedagogy. An advanced degree (master's or
doctorate) in Computer Science or a related field is expected by
the date of appointment.

Bowdoin is particularly interested in candidates dedicated to
undergraduate teaching. The College offers opportunities for
professional development, including a path to promotion to senior
lecturer and eligibility for fully funded, one-semester senior
lecturer sabbatical leaves, as well as support for teaching,
grant-writing, artificial intelligence initiatives, computing
software, and community partnerships in courses. The College also
offers robust programming and resources for establishing and
enhancing mentoring networks.

At Bowdoin, we are committed to inclusive excellence, an ongoing
collective practice that honors our institutional commitment to
provide an outstanding liberal arts education and serve the common
good. The College is home to talented students, faculty, and staff
and we encourage applications from candidates committed to the
inclusive instruction and support of a diverse student population,
and those who will enrich and contribute to the College's
multifaceted diversity.

Accessibility during the application and interview stages, as well
as once employed, is a priority of the College: https://www.bowdoin.edu/accessibility/index.html.
In addition, visa sponsorships for faculty hires are
available.

Bowdoin College accepts only electronic submissions. Please submit:
1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a statement that
describes your teaching philosophy and practice, including how you
create learning environments that prepare students to interact
constructively with a diversity of people, spaces, situations, and
ideas; and 4) the names and contact information for three
references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation.
Letter writers will be automatically contacted upon submission of
your application.

Review of applications will begin January 19,
2027, and continue until the position is filled. The
anticipated hiring range for this appointment without prior
lecturer-track experience is $94,000 - $100,000 annually; the
salary offered will be commensurate with the successful candidate's
experience and with internal peer equity. All offers of employment
are contingent upon the successful completion of a satisfactory
background check.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the
liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin's reputation as a
preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its
faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of
community; and connections to the people, history, and natural
beauty of Maine. Bowdoin's campus is situated in a beautiful
natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of
approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine
coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and
state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment,
admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular
programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color,
ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital
status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or
against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities
on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected
statuses. For further information about the College and our
department, please visit our website: http://www.bowdoin.edu.

Applications Accepted Until:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: At the time of
application, you will be required to include information for three
references, including name, title, email address, phone number and
how you know the reference.

Reference providers will receive an automatically-generated
email from the application system. The email will provide them a
link to upload a confidential reference letter on your
behalf.

You will not be able to view the reference letters but will be
able to see how many have been submitted on your behalf.

To apply, please visit: https://careers.bowdoin.edu/postings/18298

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