Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Overview

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 CS Department works closely with the Vagelos Computational Science Center, with the Columbia CS Department, and with other Barnard faculty. The department aims to enhance the experience of Barnard CS majors, serve all Barnard students by expanding computation and data analysis across disciplines, and advance CS through research, curriculum, pedagogical development, and outreach to diversify computing.

Faculty are expected to teach, engage in research, contribute to curriculum and program development, advise undergraduates, and mentor undergraduate researchers. There are opportunities to collaborate with faculty and students across Barnard and Columbia. We encourage candidates who work in Artificial Intelligence (including Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Computer Vision), Theoretical Computer Science (Algorithms, Algorithmic Fairness, Game Theory, Learning Theory), Systems and Networking (Databases, Mobile Applications), and Data Science, with a broad approach to computing and connections to other disciplines.

Responsibilities include teaching, research, curriculum and program development, undergraduate advising, and mentoring undergraduate research. There are opportunities to collaborate with Barnard College and Columbia colleagues and students. Candidates are encouraged to pursue a broad computing approach and research connections to other disciplines.

Candidates must have a PhD in Computer Science or a related discipline, along with a promising research agenda and a record of scholarship, and a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching, mentoring, and increasing participation in computer science.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday and should include the following:

• Curriculum Vitae (maximum file size: 5 MB)
• A single PDF file (maximum file size: 30 MB) containing:
  • Cover Letter
  • Research statement highlighting past accomplishments and future plans
  • Teaching and mentoring statement describing teaching and mentoring philosophy, experiences, and interests
• Contact information of three professional references in Workday

Questions about the position can be directed to Rebecca Wright, Computer Science department chair, at chair-cs.

Applications received by October 8, 2025 will receive full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.

Salary: $125,000 – $150,000.

Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis, to the extent permitted by law. Qualified candidates from diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The 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 above hiring range is Barnard’s good faith estimate at the time of posting.

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