Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Barnard College • New York, NY

110d • $125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Barnard seeks to hire two tenure-track assistant professors in Computer Science for the academic year beginning July 1, 2026. Barnard is a premier liberal arts undergraduate college for women in New York City affiliated with Columbia University. Barnard’s Computer Science (CS) Department works closely with the Vagelos Computational Science Center, with the Columbia CS Department, and with other Barnard faculty. The goals of the department are to enhance the experience of Barnard CS majors through activities that develop community, provide academic support, and connect to CS-related opportunities outside the classroom; to serve all Barnard students by expanding the use of computation and data analysis across disciplines, through both curricular offerings and other programming such as workshops or support for computational labs associated with courses in other departments; and to advance the state of the art in CS, through research, curricular and pedagogical advances in CS and its multidisciplinary applications, and new models for engaging students and enhancing diversity in computing. Barnard faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, curriculum and program development, undergraduate advising, and mentoring of undergraduate research. There are also opportunities to collaborate with faculty and students across Barnard College and at Columbia.

Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Promising research agenda and record of scholarship.
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring.
• Commitment to increasing participation in computer science.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Artificial Intelligence, including Machine Learning, Responsible AI, and Computer Vision.
• Knowledge in Theoretical Computer Science, including Algorithms, Algorithmic Fairness, Game Theory, and Learning Theory.
• Expertise in Systems and Networking, including Databases and Mobile Applications.
• Familiarity with Data Science.

Responsibilities

• Engage in teaching and research in Computer Science.
• Develop curriculum and programs for undergraduate students.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate research.
• Collaborate with faculty and students across Barnard College and Columbia University.
• Enhance the experience of Barnard CS majors through community activities and academic support.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $125,000 - $150,000.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Diverse college community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree