michigan technological university Department of Computer Science Department Chair

Michigan Technological University invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair of the Department of Computer Science. The chair will be expected to build on a strong undergraduate degree program and continue the development of graduate education and research programs. Candidates are expected to have a professional record of accomplishments commensurate with the rank of full professor at Michigan Tech, including a record of high quality publications and external funding. Candidates must also have demonstrated administrative, supervisory, or leadership experience.

The Computer Science Department has 325
undergraduate majors in three BS degree
programs and 50 graduate students in MS and
PhD degree programs in Computer Science
and in the Computational Science and Engi-
neering PhD program. The research interests of the
17 faculty include both core areas of computer sci-
ence and interdisciplinary topics. The Department
has close ties to the Department of Electrical and
Computer Engineering and offers many courses re-
quired by the Computer Engineering, Bioinformat-
ics, and Cheminformatics BS degree programs.

The University has approximately 7,000 students and 400 faculty with educational and research programs that emphasize solving technological problems in all aspects of life. Michigan Tech is located in Michigan’s scenic Upper Peninsula and is bounded by Lake Superior and nearby forests. The community offers year-round recreational and cultural opportunities. This environment, combined with a competitive compensation package, provides an excellent quality of life.

In addition to the present search, strategic faculty hiring initiatives with up to ten new positions in “Next Generation Energy Systems” and “Health: Basic Sciences, Technologies, and Medical Informatics” are in their second year. Qualified candidates are encouraged to send a separate application, following the “How to Apply” guidelines at http://www.mtu.edu/sfhi.

Michigan Tech is an ADVANCE institution,
one of a limited number of universities in
receipt of NSF funds in support of our com-
mitment to increase diversity and the
participation and advancement of women in
STEM.

Applications must include a vita, list of references, and a cover letter that addresses the candidate’s professional qualifications and administrative philosophy. Applications received by November 15, 2010, are assured of full consideration. Applications must be submitted by email to [e-mail].

To learn more about this opportunity, please
visit: http://www.cs.mtu.edu/CSchairSearch.html
or contact:
Prof. Steven Seidel
[e-mail]
Department of Computer Science
Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931-1295

Michigan Technological University is an equal opportunity educational institution/equal opportunity employer.

montana state university Rightnow Technologies Professorships in Computer Science

The Montana State University Computer Science Department is searching for two faculty members at either the Assistant, Associate or Full level, based on experience. Candidates at the Associate or Full level must have established or rising prominence in their field. A three-year start-up package is being provided by RightNow Technologies. Montana State University is a Carnegie Foundation RU/VH research university with an enrollment of approximately 13,000. The website www.cs.montana.edu/faculty-vacancies has information on position requirements and application procedures. ADA/EO/AA/Veterans Preference.

new mexico state university

Assistant Professor

The Computer Science Department at New Mex-
ico State University invites applications for a ten-
ure-track position at the assistant professor level,
with appointment starting in the Fall 2011 semes-
ter. We are seeking strong candidates in any areas
of Computer Science, although applications with
expertise in computer architecture, operating
systems, compilers, and computer graphics/ani-
mation are particularly encouraged. Applications
from women and members of traditionally un-
der-represented groups are strongly encouraged.
For the complete announcement and applica-
tion procedure, please visit http://www.cs.nmsu.
edu/~epontell/ job.html. Apply URL: http://www/
cs/ nmsu.edu/~cssearch
New Mexico State University is an EEO/AA
Employer. All university positions are contingent
upon availability of funding. All offers of employ-
ment, oral and written, are contingent on the uni-
versity’s verification of credentials and other in-
formation required by federal law, state law, and
NMSU policies/procedures, and may include the
completion of a criminal history check.

new york university
Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences
Department of Computer Science
Faculty

The department expects to have several regular faculty positions beginning in September 2011 and invites candidates at all levels. We will consider outstanding candidates in any area of computer science, with systems and formal methods/ verification being high-priority areas.

Faculty members are expected to be outstanding scholars and to participate in teaching at all levels from undergraduate to doctoral. New appointees will be offered competitive salaries and startup packages, with affordable housing within a short walking distance of the department. New York University is located in Greenwich Village, one of the most attractive residential areas of Manhattan.

The department has 32 regular faculty mem-
bers and several clinical, research, adjunct, and
visiting faculty members. The department’s cur-
rent research interests include algorithms, cryp-
tography and theory; computational biology; dis-
tributed computing and networking; graphics,
vision and multimedia; machine learning; natu-
ral language processing; scientific computing;
and verification and programming languages.

north carolina state university Department of Computer Science Faculty Positions

The Department of Computer Science at NC State University (NCSU) seeks to fill multiple tenure track faculty positions starting August 16, 2011. Exceptional candidates in all areas of Computer Science will be considered, but of particular interest are candidates specializing in Computer and Network Security.

Successful candidates must have a strong commitment to academic and research excellence, and an outstanding research record commensurate with the expectations of a major research university. Required credentials include a doctorate in Computer Science or a related field. While the department expects to hire faculty primarily at the Assistant Professor level, candidates with exceptional research records are encouraged to apply for senior positions. The Department is one of the largest and oldest in the country. It is part of NCSU’s College of Engineering, which has recently received significant increases in private and public funding, faculty positions, and facilities that will assist the Department in achieving its goals. The department’s research expenditures and recognition are growing steadily. For example, we have one of the largest concentrations in the country of prestigious NSF Early Career Award winners (total of 20).

NCSU is located in Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina, which forms one vertex of the world-famous Research Triangle Park (RTP). R TP is an innovative environment, both as a metropolitan area with one of the most diverse industrial bases in the world, and as a center of excellence promoting technology and science. The Research Triangle area is routinely recognized in nationwide surveys as one of the best places to live in the U.S. We enjoy outstanding public schools, affordable housing, and great weather, all in the proximity to the mountains and the seashore.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The positions will remain open until suitable candidates are identified. Applicants are encouraged to apply by December 15, 2010. Applicants should submit the following materials online at http://jobs.ncsu.edu (reference position number 1091) cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and names and complete contact information of four references, including email addresses and phone numbers. Candidates can obtain information about