Smith College
Assistant Professor in Computing and the Arts

Smith College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Computer Science, specializing in computing and the arts. Candidates will be expected to teach a range of courses in computer science, as well as courses conjoining computing technology with one or more of the arts (visual arts, music, dance, theater and performance, etc.) Cross-disciplinary collaboration with a wide range of disciplines and departments throughout the College will be a significant aspect of the position. Smith College, an undergraduate women's college consistently ranked as one of the nation's top liberal arts colleges, expects an exceptional record of research, scholarship and/or creative activity. Applicants must demonstrate a strong interest in teaching; prior experience is preferred. Candidates are required to have significant expertise in and demonstrated knowledge of computer science disciplines and of the visual and/or performing arts. A terminal degree in computer science or the arts is required (Ph.D., MFA, etc.).

Candidates should send a curriculum vitae, samples of creative and/or professional work (DVD, CD, electronic media, Web URLs, scholarly papers, etc.), a list of three references, and a personal career statement covering both teaching philosophy and ongoing professional scholarship and/or creative directions, to:

Joseph O'Rourke
Chair, Department of Computer Science
Smith College
Northampton, MA 01063
(413) 585-3673
orourke@cs.smith.edu

Review of applications will begin December 31, 2006, and continue until the position is filled. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer encouraging excellence through diversity.