Franklin & Marshall College

Mathematics & Computer Science Department

Tenure-Track Position

Franklin & Marshall College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Computer Science, beginning Fall 2008.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, evidence of scholarly achievement, and demonstrated interest in collaborating with colleagues from other disciplines. We will consider outstanding candidates at the rank of either Assistant Professor or Associate Professor.

While initial appointment will be in the Department of Mathematics, the College is committed to forming a new department of Computer Science. The successful candidate will be expected to help design and implement a new computer science major.

Our teaching load is 3/2 and includes participation in the College’s general education requirement, “Foundations,” and/or our First-Year Seminar program. Salary will be competitive with computer science salaries at other liberal arts institutions.

Candidates should submit the following:

-letter of application,
-curriculum vitae,
-teaching and research statements,
-a graduate transcript, and
-three letters of recommendation, including at least one that addresses the applicant’s teaching ability to:

Barbara Nimershiem, Chair
Computer Science Search Committee
Franklin & Marshall College
P.O. Box 3003
Lancaster PA 17604-3003

We will not accept electronic versions of application materials. Completed applications received by December 3, 2007 are guaranteed full consideration, although review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Direct any questions to Barbara Nimershiem at barbara.nimershiem@fandm.edu or 717-291-3932.

Franklin & Marshall College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, about one and one half hours from both Philadelphia and Baltimore. For more information about the College, see our web site at www.fandm.edu. Franklin & Marshall College has a demonstrated commitment to cultural pluralism through the hiring of women and minorities. EOE