BATES COLLEGE

Department of Mathematics
LEWISTON, MAINE 04240

The Mathematics Department of Bates College invites computer scientists to apply for a tenure-track position. A Ph.D. in computer science is required, along with a strong commitment to undergraduate education and promise of continuing research. The position is at the assistant professor level and commences with the 1997-98 academic year.

Bates is a private, highly-selective and nationally-recognized liberal arts college located in central Maine. It enrolls approximately 1650 students and has a faculty of about 150.

The Department of Mathematics has eight faculty positions. In addition to a major in mathematics, we offer a Computer Science curriculum that supports a minor program in computer studies. The annual teaching load is five semester courses, plus a short-term unit. The largest class size is usually around 30 students.

We are particularly interested in candidates who will take a leading role in maintaining and improving our computer science curriculum. Since ability and interest in working with faculty trained in other mathematical fields are essential, we prefer applicants with strong mathematical backgrounds. We also encourage applications from candidates with professional interests in interacting with other disciplines.

Please send letters of application, including curriculum vitae, statements on teaching and research, undergraduate and graduate transcripts. and three letters of reference to:

Professor John A. Rhodes, Chair
Department of Mathematics
c/o Secretarial Services
2 Andrews Road, 7 Lane Hall
Bates College
Lewiston, Maine 04240

LETTERS OF REFERENCE SHOULD ADDRESS BOTH RESEARCH POTENTIAL AND TEACHING ABILITIES. APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 30, 1997.

Bates College values a diverse college community and seeks to assure equal opportunity through a continuing and effective affirmative action program.