Career Opportunities

University of Illinois at

Springfield (UIS)

Computer Science Department

The Computer Science Department at the University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) invites applications for a beginning assistant professor, tenure track position to begin August 2008. Please note that a Ph.D. in Computer Science or closely related field is required at the time of hire. The position involves graduate and undergraduate teaching, supervising student research, and continuing your research. Many of our classes are taught online. All areas of expertise will be considered. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2007 and continue until the position is filled or the search is terminated. Please send your vita and contact information for three references to Chair Computer Science Search Committee; One University Plaza; UHB 3100; Springfield, IL 62703-5407.

Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) is one of three campuses of the University of Illinois. The UIS campus serves over 4,000 students in 19 graduate and 20 undergraduate programs. The academic curriculum of the campus emphasizes a strong liberal arts core, an array of professional programs, extensive opportunities in experiential education, and a broad engagement in public affairs issues of the day. The campus offers many small classes, substantial student-faculty interaction, and a technology enhanced learning environment. Its diverse student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and international students. UIS faculty are committed teachers, active scholars, and professionals in service to society. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu and the department’s page at http://csc.uis.edu . UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

University of Iowa
Computer Science Department
Faculty Position
Fall 2008
The Computer Science Department seeks appli-
cations for one tenure-track assistant professor po-
sition commencing August 2008. Applications
from all areas of computer science and informat-
ics are invited. We also welcome applicants do-
ing research at the frontiers of computing in con-
nection with other disciplines. The Department
offers BA, BS, and PhD degrees in Computer Sci-
ence, and in Fall 2007 added BA and BS degrees
in Informatics (see http:// www.cs.uiowa.edu/In-
formatics. Candidates must hold a PhD in com-
puter science, informatics, or a closely related dis-

cipline. Applications received by January 15, 2008, are assured of full consideration. Applications should contain a CV, research, and teaching statements. Please have three letters of recommendation sent directly to us (pdf email preferred). Apply: Via the Web at http://www.cs. uiowa.edu/hiring/Or by email to cs_hiring@ cs.uiowa.edu Or by U.S. mail to: Faculty Search Committee Computer Science Department University of Iowa 14 MacLean Hall Iowa City, IA 52242-1419 The University of Iowa is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The Department and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are strongly committed to diversity and maintain ties to programs on campus that provide a supportive environment for women and minorities, such as the Women in Science and Engineering program. The strategic plans of the University, College, and Department reflect this commitment to diversity.

 

University of Kansas
Faculty Position in
Bioinformatics/Computational Biology
The Center for Bioinformatics ( www.bioinfor
matics.ku.edu) and the Department of Electri-
cal Engineering and Computer Science (http://
www.eecs.ku.edu) at The University of Kansas
invite applications for a tenure-track assistant
professor position expected to begin August 18,
2008. The Bioinformatics initiative is part of a
major expansion in Life Sciences and comple-
ments existing strengths in information tech-
nology, structural biology, computational chem-
istry, biophysics, proteomics, developmental and
molecular genetics, and drug design. Duties: to
establish and maintain an externally-funded re-
search program, to participate in teaching, and
to provide service. Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in a discipline related to Bioinformatics
or Computer Science expected by start date of
appointment; potential for excellence in research
in Bioinformatics; and commitment to teaching
bioinformatics and computer science courses;
strong record of research accomplishments in at
least one of the following areas: biomolecular
networks modeling, bioinformatics databases,
and computational modeling of biomolecular
systems. For the full position announcement,
refer to: http://www2.ku.edu/~clas/employ-
ment/ FY09_Index.htm and click the Bioinfor-
matics/EECS download button. E-mail applica-
tion as a single file, including CV, letter of ap-
plication, statement of past and future research
and teaching interests and philosophy to:
[e-mail]. Have at least three letters of
reference sent separately to: Dr. Robert F.
Weaver, Professor and Associate Dean, College
of Liberal Arts and Sciences, c/o Anne Sawyer,
The University of Kansas, 1450 Jayhawk Blvd,
200 Strong Hall, Lawrence, KS 66045-7535.
Initial review of applications begins January 15,

2008 and will continue until the position is filled. EO/AA Employer.

University of Kentucky

Department of Computer Science

Assistant Professor

The University of Kentucky Computer Science Department invites applications for a tenure-track position beginning August 15, 2008 at the assistant professor level. Candidates should have a PhD in Computer Science. Review of credentials will begin on January 15, 2008, and will continue until a suitably qualified candidate is found.

We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in computer vision, image recognition, visualization, multimedia, 3-D reconstruction of environments, computer graphics, and the intersection of databases/ data mining with visualization. A successful candidate will have an opportunity to be a member of The Center for Visualization & Virtual Environments, which was established in 2003 with funding from the Kentucky Office of the New Economy and has grown to include 15 associated faculty, with upwards of $17 million in grants and contracts to date.

The University of Kentucky Department of Computer Science awards B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. The Department has 23 faculty members committed to excellence in education, research and service. It has about 200 undergraduate and 150 graduate students.

The Department has strong research programs in distributed computing, computer networks, computer vision and graphics, artificial intelligence, scientific computing, cryptography, and information-based complexity.

To apply, a UK Academic Profile must be submitted at www.uky.edu/ukjobs using job #SP519818. Questions should be directed to HR/Employment (phone [phone] press 2 or email [e-mail]), or Diane Mier ( [e-mail]) in the Computer Science Department.

We are accepting applications now. The application deadline is March 1, 2008, but may be extended as needed. Upon offer of employment, successful applicants must undergo a national background check as required by University of Kentucky Human Resources.

The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from minorities and women.

 

University of Louisiana at
Lafayette
Computer Science Department
http://www.louisiana.edu/Academic/
Sciences/CMPS
Applications and nominations are invited for a
tenure track position at the assistant professor