Assistant Professor of Computer Science

WARTBURG COLLEGE

Title of Position - Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Wartburg College is dedicated to challenging and nurturing students for lives of leadership and service as a spirited expression of their faith and learning. Founded in 1852, Wartburg College is a selective liberal arts college internationally recognized for its community engagement and academic excellence. As indicated in the vision statement, "Wartburg College is called to be the leading institution in education of the whole person.

Together, we create an inclusive community combining diverse curricular and co-curricular experiences to prepare students to be resilient leaders of positive change through service in a complex world."

Located in northeast Iowa, Waverly is an extraordinary "gigabit" community of more than 10,000 residents in the Cedar Valley metro near Waterloo and Cedar Falls, with an abundance of cultural, musical, and recreational opportunities. Major Midwest metropolitan areas within driving distance include Des Moines, Iowa (2.5 hours);
Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. (3 hours);
Madison, Wis. (3.5 hours);
Rochester, Minn. (2 hours);
Chicago (5 hours); and Omaha, Neb. (4 hours).

DATE ANNOUNCED: 2025

DEPARTMENT:
Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics Department

POSITION:
Assistant Professor of Computer Science

STARTING DATE:
Fall 2026

DEADLINE:
Screening of applicants begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach seven undergraduate courses (usually three in Fall Term, three in Winter Term, and one in May Term); advise departmental majors; consult with students and faculty in areas of expertise; teach in the general education program; perform scholarship and service appropriate to a college with a liberal arts emphasis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

M.S. in Computer Science; qualifications and interest in teaching a variety of introductory and intermediate classes in Computer Science; successful teaching experience and evidence of potential for teaching excellence; interest in interdisciplinary approaches to learning and general education; willingness to support the mission of the college.

CONTRACT:

Nine-month contract; tenure track

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Please upload the following by selecting the "Apply for this Position" below:

1) curriculum vita

2) a letter of application describing your teaching, scholarship and service experience/interests and how these will support the mission of Wartburg College

3) unofficial graduate transcripts

4) contact information for three references

See (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for further information about the college and the city of Waverly.

WARTBURG COLLEGE is a selective liberal arts college of the ELCA, nationally recognized for community engagement.