Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Washington and Lee University • Lexington, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Computer Science at Washington and Lee University (cs.wlu.edu) invites applications for three tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor of Computer Science beginning July 1, 2026. We seek candidates who demonstrate potential to be excellent teacher/scholars, are dedicated to effective teaching, and can mentor and collaborate with undergraduates. This position carries a 5-course teaching load distributed over Fall and Winter terms (12 weeks each) and the university’s signature 4-week Spring Term. Candidates should be prepared to teach introductory courses--including for non-majors--as well as intermediate or advanced courses in computer science. Our introductory courses have an associated lab, which counts towards the teaching load. In addition to teaching courses, candidates should be able to sponsor student research in computer science. Washington and Lee University (W&L) is a highly selective, independent, co-educational, liberal arts college of approximately 1880 undergraduate and 370 law students. Located in Lexington, VA, in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, W&L offers an exceptional quality of life and a welcoming community. Faculty benefit from robust institutional support, including a faculty mentorship program and resources designed to foster both professional and personal success. The Department of Computer Science consists of 7 faculty members (including the advertised positions), and offers a collegial working environment, an excellent student body, and opportunities for professional development. Learn more about what makes Washington and Lee University a great place to work and live at jobs.wlu.edu . To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we strive to foster a welcoming campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons. Our department is committed to preparing our students for engaged citizenship by creating a positive learning and working environment for all through open and substantive dialogue. We welcome applications from candidates that would contribute to the University’s mission and Strategic Plan.

Requirements

• Candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. in computer science or a closely related field upon employment
• Be committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching
• Exhibit potential for maintaining a viable research program.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory courses--including for non-majors--as well as intermediate or advanced courses in computer science.
• Sponsor student research in computer science.

Benefits

• Faculty benefit from robust institutional support, including a faculty mentorship program and resources designed to foster both professional and personal success.
• collegial working environment
• excellent student body
• opportunities for professional development

What This Job Offers

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