Visiting Assistant Professor of Digital and Computational Studies

Visiting Assistant Professor of Digital and Computational Studies Bowdoin College Posting Number:

F00296JP

Department:

Digital and Computational Studies Position Summary:

Bowdoin College's Digital and Computational Studies (DCS) Program invites applications for a full-time benefits-eligible visiting assistant professor. The appointment begins July 1, 2026 and is for two years, with the possibility of reappointment for a third year, contingent on curricular needs and successful review of teaching. The teaching load is two courses per semester including the introductory course in DCS. Topics for the other courses may include introductory computational methods, statistical methods, text analysis, network analysis, spatial analysis, societal impact of AI, digital media, art and technology, social media, or other undergraduate courses in the candidate's area of specialization that align with the DCS curriculum. A PhD or MFA is expected by the date of appointment. For more information about DCS, please visit our program website: https://www.bowdoin.edu/digital-and-computational-studies/ Bowdoin College accepts only electronic submissions.

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: 1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a 2-page statement that describes your teaching approaches and how your teaching, scholarship, and mentorship supports our commitment to equity and inclusion; 4) a 2-page description of your research plans and/or areas of scholarly interest; and 5) the names and contact information of three references. Reference letters will be requested at a later stage of the review process for candidates invited to phone interviews. Review of applications will begin on March 7, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Bowdoin College offers opportunities for professional development including robust programming and resources for establishing and enhancing mentoring networks. The College also offers support for teaching, scholarship, publication, artificial intelligence initiatives, computing software, conference travel, and community partnerships in courses. We regret that Bowdoin is unable to provide visa sponsorship for visiting faculty positions. At Bowdoin, we are committed to inclusive excellence, an ongoing collective practice that honors our institutional commitment to provide an outstanding liberal arts education and serve the common good. The College is home to talented students, faculty, and staff and we encourage applications from candidates committed to the inclusive instruction and support of a diverse student population, and those who will enrich and contribute to the College's multifaceted diversity. Accessibility during the application and interview stages, as well as once employed, is a priority of the

College:

https://www.bowdoin.edu/accessibility/index.html . Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin's reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine. Bowdoin's campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston. Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses. For further information about the College and our department, please visit our website: http://www.bowdoin.edu .

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Open Until Filled:

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At the time of application, you will be required to include information for three references, including name, title, email address, phone number and how you know the reference. Reference providers will receive an automatically-generated email from the application system if the application reaches a certain stage during the review process. The email will provide them a link to upload a confidential reference letter on your behalf. You will not be able to view the reference letters but will be able to see how many have been submitted on your behalf. To apply, please visit: https://careers.bowdoin.edu/postings/17455 Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-86cd1780b6b79a4e80c2a54ca422353f