Assistant Professor of Computing – Tenure Track

TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF COMPUTING Franklin College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Computing at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2027. Located about 20 miles from downtown Indianapolis, Franklin College offers a strong, tailored liberal arts education through small class sizes and intentional faculty-student mentoring. The computer science and software engineering curricula emphasize career-connected learning through a variety of hands-on projects. The senior-year software development project, in which students develop full software solutions for real-world clients, is a hallmark of the computer science and software engineering majors.

The department’s recent initiatives include the creation of new majors in data science and cybersecurity, as well as a game development track for its software engineering major. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to engaged, student-centered teaching and learning as well as a sincere interest in working with undergraduates in a supportive liberal arts environment. This tenure-track position requires someone who can teach introductory computing courses as well as web development, database, and software engineering courses, including the senior software development project course. We seek a faculty member who is eager to pursue curricular innovation, including the thoughtful integration of AI into the software development process.

The standard teaching load is 24 credit hours per academic year, with additional participation in the College’s distinctive Immersive Term once every three years. In addition to teaching, faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly activity and actively contribute to the life of the College by advising students, supervising internships, serving on committees, and engaging in departmental and institutional initiatives. Applicants must possess a PhD in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field, or a master’s degree in one of these fields combined with at least five years of relevant professional experience. ABD candidates whose degree is expected by August 2027 will be considered.

Evidence of effective teaching, coaching, training, or formal classroom experience is preferred. Applicants who can demonstrate their interest in and aptitude for teaching software engineering and other computing courses to undergraduates in a small college liberal arts setting should submit a letter of application addressing the above qualifications, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and three current letters of reference via the application link: Franklin College Faculty Application. Official transcripts may be requested later in the application process. Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled.

To ensure full consideration, applicants should apply by October 15, 2026. Contact human resources for additional information: Franklin College Office of Human Resources 101 Branigin Blvd Franklin, IN 46131 [email protected] Franklin College is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and ensuring that educational and employment decisions are based on individuals’ abilities and qualifications. Consistent with these principles and applicable laws, it is, therefore, the College’s policy not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status as consistent with the Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment and Related Misconduct. No person, on the basis of protected status, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any College program or activity, including with respect to employment terms and conditions.

Such a policy ensures that only relevant factors are considered and that equitable and consistent standards of conduct and performance are applied.