• Open Rank - Computer Science

    Bard College (Annandale On Hudson, NY)


    Bard CollegeOpen Rank - Computer ScienceApply Here:https://apply.interfolio.com/173483

     

    The Bard College Computational Sciences programinvites applications for an open rank Computer Science faculty position, to begin Fall 2026. A Ph.D. in computer science or a related field is required. The innovative and interdisciplinary Computational Sciences program offers a B.A. in computer science, leads a minor in Data Analytics, and collaborated with several programs across the college including Environmental Studies, Experimental Humanities, and Mind, Brain, Behavior. Successful applicants will add to the set of recent hires within the expanding Computational Sciences program. Join our growing program and help shape new curricular offerings and research opportunities!

     

    Successful candidates will be committed to innovative undergraduate teaching at a liberal arts college with a diverse student body; maintaining an active research program; contributing to the general education curriculum; and engaging with the life of the College. Responsibilities include five courses (or equivalent curricular load) per academic year, senior project advising, and student advising.

    Qualifications

    We seek candidates who can contribute to the teaching and ongoing curricular development in our Computer Sciences major. The current faculty specializations are in computational biology, computer science education, artificial intelligence, natural language, spoken human/computer interfaces, human-robot interaction, data science, and algebraic and symbolic computation. While all fields will be considered, we particularly encourage applications from candidates who work in systems, graphics, cybersecurity, and networks. Candidates should also be excited about interdisciplinary connections and interested in contributing to existing interdisciplinary activities on campus and helping to establish new ones.

     

    Please note that no AI tools will be used in any aspect of applicant evaluation.

    Application Instructions

    To apply, send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and teaching and research statements. The research statement must include discussion of ways in which you would incorporate undergraduates into your research activities. All statements should include discussion of working with a diverse student population. Please provide three letters of recommendation (at least one addressing teaching) through Interfolio athttps://apply.interfolio.com/173483.

     

    Completed applications received byOctober 15, 2025, will receive full consideration, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

     

    For more information on the Computational Science Program at Bard, visithttp://cs.bard.edu, or contact Valerie Barr at[email protected].

    Compensation: $97,000-$103,500

    This salary range reflects the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

    Benefits Overview

    We are pleased to offer our full-time employees an excellent benefit package which includes; multiple health insurance options; TIAA retirement plans (https://www.bard.edu/humanresources/retirement/) ; generous vacation, sick, and personal time; and more. To learn more about employee benefits and eligibility at Bard College, please visit https://www.bard.edu/humanresources/benefits/.

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

    Bard is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information.

     

    Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.

    AA/EOE