UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
Department of Computer Science
Applications are invited for a faculty position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level, for employment beginning Fall 2008. Applicants must have completed a PhD in computer science by the time of appointment. The position requires demonstrated research success, a significant potential for attracting external research funding, excellence in teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses, the ability to supervise student research, and excellent communication skills. Candidates for Associate Professor must have demonstrated productivity. The department is most interested in strengthening its focus in the following areas: Software Testing, Broadening Participation in Computing, Parallel and Distributed Systems, and Security.
USU offers competitive salaries and outstanding medical, retirement and professional benefits (see http://www.usu.edu/hr/ for details). The department currently has approximately 250 undergraduate majors, 70 MS students and 25 PhD students. There are 17 full time faculty. The BS degree is ABET accredited. Utah State University is a Carnegie Research Doctoral extensive University of over 20,000 students, nestled in a mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City, Utah. Opportunities for a wide range of outdoor activities are plentiful. Housing costs are at or below national averages, and the area provides a supportive environment for families and a balanced personal/professional life. Women, minority, veteran and candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply. USU is sensitive to the needs of dual-career couples. Utah State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, with a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Gender Equity program, committed to increasing diversity among students, faculty, and all participants in university life.
Applications must be submitted using USU’s online job-opportunity system. To access this job opportunity directly and begin the application process, visit https://jobs.usu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52583.
To be considered, an application must include a letter of interest, a current curriculum vitae (statements of research experience and interests, proposals written and funded, publications, and teaching experience), and the names of at least three references that the committee may contact. The review of the applications will begin on December 1, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. The salary will be competitive and depend on qualifications.
