Olin College of Engineering, located in the greater Boston area in
Needham, MA, seeks enthusiastic applicants for faculty positions at
all ranks in computer science, software engineering, computational
science and engineering, or related areas. Olin is committed to an
inclusive and diverse environment, and we strongly encourage
individuals from historically underrepresented communities and women to
apply.
Olin College is a highly selective, gender-balanced undergraduate
engineering college, which was founded in 1998 with goals to develop students
as exemplary engineers, to drive positive change in engineering education,
and to do good throughout the world. Towards these goals, we have developed
an innovative approach to engineering that erases boundaries between
disciplines, encourages students to take control of their learning,
and emphasizes human-centered design and entrepreneurship. We have forged
active partnerships with neighboring Babson and Wellesley Colleges and
have co-developed transformative educational experiences with collaborators
around the globe. We are thrilled to grow our faculty team as we continue
to innovate within and outside of Olin.
Computing plays a vital role at Olin. From the first semester course
on modeling and simulation to the year-long industry-sponsored senior
capstone project, from our active research communities in areas such
as robotics and assistive technologies to our deployed innovations in
the developing world, our students learn the tools and practices of computing
and apply them to real world problems.
We seek applicants who bring expertise in computer science, software
engineering, computational science and engineering, or related
disciplines. We are particularly excited about individuals who can
articulate a vision for innovating in our computing-focused course offerings,
for strengthening connections between computing and other parts of the
Olin curriculum, and for involving students in their externally-facing
professional work (e.g., research, entrepreneurship, consulting).
If you are passionate about integrating computing throughout the
curriculum and beyond, we would love to hear from you. We encourage
applicants to apply by December 5, 2016, and applications will be
considered as they are received. Applications for all ranks will be
considered, and we strongly encourage individuals from historically
underrepresented communities and women to apply. Olin is committed to
an inclusive and diverse environment, and we are an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
To apply please submit the following materials:
1. An Olin-specific cover letter.
Please tell us why you are excited to join Olin, an innovative college
whose mission is to prepare engineering innovators to do good in the
world and whose aspiration is to drive positive change in engineering
education. Also, please explain to us how your professional work
(e.g., research, consulting, entrepreneurship) might contribute to the
vibrancy of Olin’s community. Your cover letter should help us imagine
how you might collaborate with our faculty, students, and staff.
2. A description of your philosophy of student learning and
development.
One way we measure faculty success is by how our activities and
accomplishments contribute to students’ growth as scholars and
engineering innovators. Our classes are often team-taught, and we
regularly engage students in significant activities outside the
classroom. Please describe for us your philosophy of student learning
and development inside and outside the classroom.
3. A description of your professional work.
At Olin, faculty members engage in professional activities such as
disciplinary and cross-disciplinary research, technical consulting,
curriculum and educational consulting, authoring books and textbooks,
and creating art. Success of these activities is measured by their
impact in the external world, as well as their contributions to
student development. Describe some ways in which you hope to achieve
impact through your professional work.
4. A current CV.
5. Please arrange to have three letters of reference sent. We prefer
to receive these letters by December 5, 2016, and at least one letter
should focus on your teaching.
We look forward to hearing from you!