Michigan Technological Unviersity Department of Computer Science Tenure-Track Faculty Position(s)

Applications are invited for one or more tenure-track faculty positions beginning August 2009. Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in computer science or a closely related field and to demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and research. Candidates with interest in all areas of computer science will be considered. Of particular interest are candidates who are likely to participate in interdisciplinary research collaborations. Individual with ongoing research support may be considered for research faculty positions.

The Department has 350 undergraduates in three degree programs (Computer Science, Computer Systems Science and Software Engineering) and approximately 40 M.S. and Ph.D. students. Faculty research interest include artificial intelligence, computer architecture, computer science education, compilers , distributed systems, graphics, human computer interaction, networks, parallel computing, security software engineering, and visualization. In addition, the Department has a central role in the interdisciplinary Computational Science and Engingeering Ph.D. program which fosters research and teaching in the application of computer science to engineering and scientific problems.

In January 2005 the department moved into the new Rekhi Computer Science Hall which includes space for graduate student and faculty offices, research and instructional labs, and classrooms. The facility also houses the Computational Science and Engineering Research Institute, providing access to high performance computing platforms. Internet 2 access is available.

Michigan Technological University is a research university with approximately 7,000 students and 400 faculty with educational and research programs in computing, engineering, physical, life-and social sciences, foresty, humanities and business. Michigan Tech is located in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula and is surrounded by Lake Superior and nearby forests. The community offers year-round recreational and cultural opportunities. This environment, combined with a competitive compensation package and a low cost of living, results in an excellent quality of life.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Women and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants should send a resume, e-mail address, and a list of at least three references to:

Linda M. Ott, Chair
Department of Computer Science
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, Michigan 49931
linda@mtu.edu
(906) 487-2209

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

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