Assistant Professor Computer Science

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science invites applications for a tenure-track position in Computer Science at the assistant professor level beginning Fall 2027. Candidates from all CS-related specialties are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to our Computer Science, Data Science, and Mathematics majors. We seek candidates with a strong commitment to teaching the Computer Science curriculum to a wide range of students, enthusiasm for teaching all levels of undergraduate students, and a research program that can involve undergraduate researchers. This position involves teaching three courses a semester. To support your research agenda, the college offers a paid semester-long research leave in the 4th or 5th year of service after a successful Third-Year Review.

The majority of our STEM pool is female and also includes a significant number of first generation and traditionally underrepresented students. At Lake Forest College, the quality of a faculty member’s teaching is the most important. We are particularly interested in candidates committed to teaching a diverse student body. 

Required Qualifications

• The position requires a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a computationally intensive field (to be completed no later than August 2027). 
• The candidate must be able to teach a wide range of undergraduate Computer Science courses.
• The candidate must be willing to teach a course in the College's first-year studies program
• The candidate must be able to advise Computer Science students and supervise research projects with undergraduates in Computer Science.
• The candidate must be able to maintain an active program of scholarly research. 

Application Process 

All completed applications received by November 22, 2026, will receive full consideration. A completed application includes the following documents:

• A current CV that includes documentation of teaching experience.
• A cover letter that describes your motivation for applying to Lake Forest College.
• Teaching Philosophy Statement: Include a statement about teaching practices in diverse and inclusive environments.
• A research plan that also details your strategy for involving undergraduates in your work.
• Three reference letters.

All documents except for the reference letters should be uploaded through the Lake Forest College Career Center portal: Lake Forest College Career Center website or sent electronically to Professor Enrique Treviño, cssearch@lakeforest.edu. Reference letters should be sent directly by email to cssearch@lakeforest.edu.

Review of applications will begin promptly on November 22, 2026.

About Lake Forest College

Lake Forest College offers comprehensive and competitive pay and benefits to attract and retain talented individuals to further our mission. The salary range for this position is $77,000 - $82,000 and information on our benefits can be found at www.lakeforest.edu/offices-and-departments/human-resources/employee-benefits.

A selective liberal arts college located on Chicago’s North Shore, Lake Forest College enrolls approximately 1,800 students from more than 40 states and from more than 100 countries. Lake Forest is one of the most diverse small colleges in the Midwest with nearly 50% of our student body comprised of domestic students of color and international students. If you are interested in learning more about employment at Lake Forest College, please visit Working at Lake Forest | Lake Forest College