Wednesday, January 8, 2014

from Jeff Kinne: tenure-track position in Computer Science at Indiana State University

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Indiana State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Computer Science at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. in Computer Science and a strong interest in research and teaching. The individual holding this position is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, continue their research program, and contribute to the academic well-being of the department and university. The regular teaching/research load at Indiana State University is equivalent to twelve credit hours per semester. We encourage applicants with research from all areas of computer science, with a preference for research on the foundations of computing.

The Computer Science undergraduate and master's programs within the department continue to grow, with roughly 90 undergraduate majors and 50 master's students currently. With enrollment growing and potential retirements in the future, the one who fills this position stands to have a significant influence on the future directions of the department and computer science programs. Student activities currently supported by the department include paid summer research with faculty and participation in the ACM intercollegiate programming contest. In addition to our degrees in Computer Science, the Department also offers BS and BA degrees in Mathematics and Mathematics Education and MS and MA degrees in Mathematics.

Apply for the position at http://jobs.indstate.edu. Upload your vita and a letter of intent describing your research experience, teaching experience, vision for your research going forward, teaching philosophy, and teaching interests. Arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to Jeff Kinne, Search Committee Chairperson, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN 47809 or cssearch@cs.indstate.edu. Review of candidates begins January 14, 2014.

ISU is an AA/EO employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty, staff, and students. The College of Arts and Sciences welcomes all faculty, staff, and students, regardless of identity or affiliation. The College values the contribution of all individuals in the execution of its primary mission, which is to educate undergraduate and graduate students. To that end, we will strive to attract representative staff and faculty. The College will actively support endeavors that embrace and explore human differences and global awareness. The College's Diversity Plan is accessible from the College's website: http://www.indstate.edu/cas/diversityplan.htm

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