Assistant Teaching Professor of Computer Science

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• A Master’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related field, and a strong commitment to quality teaching of computer science courses at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or All But Dissertation (ABD) is preferred at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2026).

• Previous teaching experience and/or previous industry experience in a computer science-related position.

Applicants must apply online at https://go.wm.edu/VphZB3. All applications must consist of the following materials for full consideration:  

• Curriculum vitae;  

• Cover letter;  

• A statement of teaching interests that describes your approach to teaching and mentoring and that may also incorporate a discussion of how your past scholarly work informs your approach; 

• [Optional] evaluations of prior teaching effectiveness; and 

• [Optional] A reference page with the contact information (including names, email addresses, and phone numbers) for three references. 

Applicants are encouraged to reflect on teaching and mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and success of all learners/scholars in Computer Science in any of the aforementioned required documents.   

Candidates who reach the long-list (Zoom) interview stage will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference. 

For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date, December 1, 2025. All required supplemental application materials mentioned above must be clearly identified and included with your application for full consideration. Review of applications is ongoing. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.  

Located in the center of historic Williamsburg and known as a public Ivy, William & Mary is consistently ranked in the elite group of the Best National Universities-Doctoral by U.S. News and World Report and is committed to a multi-year effort to significantly strengthen and expand its computer science research program. Part of the new School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics, the department has seen a significant rise in national rankings of CS departments and has been the home of multiple NSF and DOE CAREER Awards. The department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs. Opportunities for collaboration exist across the university, with nearby NASA Langley, and DOE's Jefferson Lab in a variety of research areas.

More information about the department can be found at https://www.cs.wm.edu.

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William & Mary offers our full-time employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program). 

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EEO is the Law.  Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the "Know Your Rights" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal

Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check. 

Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.