Kent State University - Tenure-Track Position in Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science, pending final budget approval, seeks candidates for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level beginning Fall 2006, in the areas of visualization or graphics to support a strong multidisciplinary collaboration between Computer Science and the physical and biological sciences. Applications from outstanding candidates in other related areas of Computer Science will also be considered. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or a related field. The position will include appropriate startup funds for the establishment of a laboratory. Successful candidates will be expected to develop a high-quality and externally-funded research program and exhibit a commitment to excellence in graduate and undergraduate education.
The Department of Computer Science offers the B.S., M.A., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees, and has 18 faculty, over 150 graduate students and approximately 450 undergraduate students. The Department has well-equipped research and teaching laboratories and access to resources including computational and visualization clusters, access grid nodes, stereo visualization facilities, and resources at the Ohio Supercomputer Center via a new high-bandwidth Ohio Third Frontier network.
The application should include: (i) a cover letter; (ii) a curriculum vitae; (iii) a summary of research experience and plans for future research; (iv) a statement of teaching experience, philosophy and interests; (v) and the names and addresses of at least three references. Applicants should also arrange for letters of recommendation to be sent. Application and letters of recommendation may be sent electronically, preferably in PDF or MS Word, to facsearch@cs.kent.edu or by mail to Faculty Search, Department of Computer Science, Kent State University, P.O. Box 5190, Kent, Ohio 44242-0001. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2006 and continue until the position is filled.
Kent State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All documents submitted to Kent State University for employment opportunities are public records and subject to disclosure under the Ohio Public Records Law.
