The Department of Mathematics and Computing at Columbia College is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position in computing at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 16, 2008. Columbia College is a liberal arts college and highly values the teacher/scholar model. Thus, candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence, a potential to sustain a program of productive scholarship, and a desire to work in a liberal arts environment with emphasis on leadership development. 

The department offers bachelor’s degrees (B. S. and B. A.) in Computer and Information Science (CIS) with concentrations in either Computer Science or Information Science.  It also offers bachelor’s degrees in mathematics with an option for teacher certification.  Some faculty members in the department teach both math and CIS.

 The successful candidate for this position must have a Ph. D. in a computing discipline or a combination of a Ph. D in a related field (such as mathematics) and a master’s degree in a computing field.  The candidate must be able to teach a wide range of courses from the introductory to upper level courses in computing.

All applicants must submit a letter of application describing their teaching interests and experiences, a statement of their teaching philosophy, copies of graduate transcripts, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference. Please send all application materials to

Dr. Nieves A. McNulty, Chair (nmcnulty@colacoll.edu)
Department of Mathematics and Computing
Columbia College
1301 Columbia College Drive
Columbia, SC 29203

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled.

Columbia College is a private liberal arts women's college with a legacy of developing women leaders with the courage, commitment, confidence and competence to build a better world. In addition to the Women’s College, coeducational evening and graduate programs are also offered. Enrollment is 1500 students from 23 states and 20 countries. Columbia College is also home to Leadership Institute and the Alliance for Women, a network of colleges, universities, government agencies, non-profit organizations, corporations, and individuals dedicated to working together to bring about positive changes that will improve the lives of all citizens of the State. For more information about Columbia College visit www.columbiacollegesc.edu.

Columbia College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.