Union College in Schenectady, New York, invites applications for a three-year faculty position in Computer Science at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor, beginning September 2025. The area of expertise is open.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about teaching, supervising undergraduate research, sustaining an independent research program, and providing service to the department. We welcome applicants from all areas of expertise, including those that can further strengthen connections between computer science and the liberal arts. A Ph.D. in computer science or a related area, either completed or close to completed, is required.

This visiting position involves teaching the equivalent of two courses in each of three trimesters and serving as an academic advisor. Advising senior projects counts towards this teaching load. The successful candidate can expect to teach core CS classes along with courses in their area(s) of expertise. Preference will be given to candidates able to contribute to our data analytics program or otherwise interested in teaching courses at the interface of CS and other fields, such as the natural sciences, mathematics, or the humanities.

We welcome applications from members of groups traditionally underrepresented in the field. Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated ability to contribute to the inclusion of groups that are underrepresented in computer science through teaching, research, and/or service.

About the Department

Our department offers a B.S. in computer science and supports both the computational track of the Neuroscience major and an ABET accredited B.S. in computer engineering with the Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering Department. We also participate in several computational minors including digital media, music technology, digital studies, and data analytics. Faculty research areas include robotics, HCI, NLP, formal methods, computational complexity, and software design.

Creating and maintaining a welcoming and diverse environment is important to our department, and we share a commitment to improving the diversity, equity, inclusion, and sense of belonging within the department and across campus. Many of our department faculty have participated in the Cultural Competency in Computing (3C) Fellowship program, and have developed course content that emphasizes inclusion and equity in CS. You are encouraged to detail your interest, understanding, and commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in your cover letter. Further information about the department is available at https://cs.union.edu/jobs/.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should review the information at https://cs.union.edu/jobs/. Please submit all application materials as a single pdf file. Only the materials listed below will be considered.

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vita

• Statement of teaching philosophy

• Statement of current research interests

We will begin reviewing applications starting February 28, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position may be sent to the chair of the search committee, Prof. Chris Fernandes, at cs-jobs@union.edu. As part of the initial screening process, applicants may receive a request for the contact information for three professional references who can speak to their abilities in Computer Science.

Compensation:

The annual salary range for this position is $83,000-$86,000. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Location: Schenectady, NY

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)

• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs

• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development

• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability

• Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

The Department of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering at Union College invites applications for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering, beginning September 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Excellent candidates in all areas of Computer Engineering will be considered. Preference will be given to candidates with backgrounds or research interests in cybersecurity, computer networks, and communications. A Ph.D. in Computer Engineering or a closely related field is required. We welcome applications from candidates traditionally underrepresented in Computer Engineering. Candidates close to completing their doctoral thesis at the start of employment are also welcome to apply.

Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in computer networks and digital communications, technical electives in the candidate’s areas of expertise, and supervision of senior capstone projects. Applicants with a strong background in collaborative undergraduate teaching and/or with interdisciplinary research interests that intersect with arts and humanities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will have a deep commitment to undergraduate education while establishing and maintaining a high quality research program that involves undergraduate students. Union College recognizes the rich possibilities of interdisciplinary studies by offering many opportunities for both faculty and students to engage with multiple disciplines - and each other - in collaborative classroom settings and research initiatives. We are especially interested in applicants who can make connections with our existing interdisciplinary programs or other departments (https://www.union.edu/academic/majors-minors) such as data analytics, computer science, music technology, neuroscience, visual arts, digital media or others.

In 1845, Union College became the first liberal arts institution in the nation to offer a degree in engineering. We currently offer ABET-accredited degree programs in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, and new programs in Civil and Environmental engineering that will seek ABET accreditation. Our programs emphasize close student-faculty interaction with opportunities to study abroad, perform hands-on undergraduate research, and minor in disciplines ranging from theater and dance to history and economics.

Application instructions:

Please submit all application materials as a single pdf file. Only the materials listed below will be considered.

• Cover letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Separate statements of teaching and research interests that, where applicable, include a description of experiences working with diverse learning communities

• Copies of up to two peer-reviewed publications or other evidence of scholarship

• List of required instrumentation and equipment.

Please send questions and other inquiries to search chair Professor Cherrice Traver at traverc@union.edu. As part of the initial screening process, applicants may receive a request for the contact information for three professional references who can speak to their abilities in Computer Engineering.

Compensation:

The annual salary range for this position is $93,000-$96,000. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Location: Schenectady, NY

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)

• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs

• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development

• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability

• Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).