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university of Denver
Professor and Department Chair
The Department of Computer Science (CS) at the
University of Denver (DU) is seeking a dynamic
and visionary individual from business or academia to lead the department during this expansion phase of the School of Engineering and Computer Science. Through its strategic planning,
the faculty of our CS department have identified
Software Engineering, Game Development, and
Cyber Security as the key focus areas for the department. Our CS department benefits from a top
quality faculty, strong partnership with industry,
strong collaborations with other colleges within
DU and internationally. The CS department offers
degrees in both traditional and contemporary areas such as undergraduate degree in gaming, and
graduate degree in Computer Science Systems
Engineering. The primary focus of this new department chair will be on both educational and
research programs at graduate and undergraduate levels. DU is a private university with a strong
history of academic excellence, small classes, and
emphasis on student engagement at all levels. DU
is the oldest university in Colorado and its campus is located in the Denver metro area.
Individuals with a strong record of research,
scholarship and excellence in teaching are encouraged to apply by sending their resume, statement of interest, and a list of five references to
www.dujobs.org. PhD or PhD candidate in computer science or related areas and some level of
leadership experience are required. The University of Denver is an AA/EOE.
the university of michigan – Dearborn
Department of Computer and
Information Science
Assistant/Associate Professors
The Department of Computer and Information
Science (CIS) at the University of Michigan-Dearborn invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in any of the following areas: computer gaming, computer and data security, digital
forensics, information assurance, and multimedia. Rank and salary will be commensurate with
qualifications and experience. We offer competitive salaries and start-up packages.
Qualified candidates must have, or expect to
have, a Ph.D. in CS or a closely related discipline
by the time of appointment and will be expected
to do scholarly and sponsored research, as well as
teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The CIS Department offers several BS
and MS degrees, and participates in an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in information systems
engineering. The current research areas in the
department include computer graphics and geometric modeling, database systems, multimedia
systems and gaming, networking, real-time and
secure computing, and software engineering.
These areas of research are supported by several
labs, including the Database and Multimedia Systems Laboratory, the Games and Multimedia Environments Laboratory, the Vehicular Networking Systems Research Laboratory, and the Virtual
Engineering Laboratory.
The University of Michigan-Dearborn is located in the southeastern Michigan area and offers excellent opportunities for faculty collabora-
tion with many industries. We are one of three
campuses forming the University of Michigan
system and are a comprehensive university with
over 8500 students. One of university’s strategic
visions is to advance the future of manufacturing
in a global environment.
The University of Michigan-Dearborn is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally-diverse
and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching
and working in a multicultural environment, and
strongly encourages applications from minorities and women.
A cover letter, curriculum vitae including e-mail address, teaching statement, research statement, and three letters of reference should be
sent to
Dr. William Grosky, Chair
Department of Computer and Information
Science
University of Michigan-Dearborn
4901 Evergreen Road
Dearborn, MI 48128-1491
Email: wgrosky@umich.edu,
Internet: http://www.cis.umd.um
ich.edu
Phone: 313.583.6424, Fax: 313.593.4256
The University of Michigan-Dearborn is an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
university of nebraska – Lincoln
Department of Computer Science
and Engineering
Tenure-track or tenured faculty positions
We invite outstanding individuals with research
interests in Embedded Systems and Computer
Engineering for tenure-track or tenured faculty
positions in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. We are particularly seeking applications in the general area of embedded
systems that complement existing strengths in
embedded control systems, embedded software,
and real-time systems. Exceptional candidates
with research interest in Data Visualization and
Computational Science and Engineering are also
invited to apply.
Candidates are encouraged to collaborate
with faculty in appropriate related areas such as
robotics, biomedical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, materials science, or
mechanical engineering. The University seeks individuals with exceptional promise for, or proven
record of, research achievement who will excel
in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
and take a position of international leadership in
defining their field of study.
Candidates will hold a PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline. Applicants will
find many opportunities for research collaborations both within and outside the Computer
Science and Engineering Department. To apply,
go to http://employment.unl.edu and complete
the Faculty/Administrative application 080943.
The cover letter should include names of at least
three references and statement of teaching and
research. Review of applications will begin January 1, 2009, and will continue until the position
has been filled. The official advertisement can be
viewed at http://cse.unl.edu/search. The University of Nebraska has an active National Science
Foundation ADVANCE gender equity program,
and is committed to pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers.
university of north Carolina
at Charlotte
Department of Software and
Information Systems
DICyDER Center Director
The Department of Software and Information
Systems at UNC Charlotte seeks to hire a tenure-track faculty member at the associate level
to serve as Director of the recently established
Center for Digital Identity and Cyber Defense
Research (DICyDER), http://www.dicyder.uncc.
edu/. DICyDER’s mission is to add value to the
university, community, and society through innovative educational programs, research and
development in the areas of information integration, security, and privacy. The Director will
be responsible for leading a strong research program by communicating research vision, planning and implementing research strategy, facilitating contract acquisition and relationship
development, and providing project and group
management.
The Department of Software and Information
Systems is dedicated to research and education in
Software Engineering and Information Technology applications, with emphasis in the areas of Information Integration & Environments and Information Security & Assurance; it offers degrees at
the Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. levels. Current
faculty members have strong research programs
with substantial funding from both federal agencies and industrial partners.
Salary will be highly competitive. Applicants
must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a
related field, as well as a strong commitment to
research and education. For further details please
visit http://www.sis.uncc.edu/. Application review
will start in January 2009.
Applications must be submitted online at
https://jobs.uncc.edu/. To the application, attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement
of teaching interests, a statement of research
interests, copies of three representative scholarly publications, and a list of four references.
For questions or additional information, email
search-sis@uncc.edu.
Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. UNC Charlotte is
an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
university of north Carolina
at Charlotte
Department of Software and
Information Systems
Tenure-Track Faculty Positions
The Department of Software and Information
Systems at UNC Charlotte invites applicants for
multiple tenure-track faculty positions at both
the assistant and associate levels. The Department is dedicated to research and education in
Software Engineering and Information Technology applications, with emphasis in the areas of
Information Integration & Environments and
Information Security & Assurance; it offers de-
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