Air Force Institute of Technology--Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

INSTITUTION: Air Force Institute of Technology
DEPARTMENT: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
POSITION: Tenure-Track Professorship in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
LINK: www.afit.edu/EN/eng/index.cfm
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Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) in Dayton, Ohio is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position in computer science or computer engineering. The high caliber of our students, the quality of our research facilities, and level of faculty support provide outstanding opportunities for new faculty to develop highly successful research programs.

Position Description
Applicants are sought for a position in computer science or computer engineering. The position is at the Assistant Professor level although qualified candidates will be considered at all academic ranks. The areas of specialization of particular need include:
• Formal methods (with emphasis on cryptography)
• Computer networks and security

Applicant Qualifications
Applicants must have an earned doctorate in computer science, computer engineering, or closely related discipline. They must be committed to excellence in graduate-level education, to include teaching and research mentorship. They must be able to establish sponsored research projects or, as a research team member, expand upon existing projects within the department. Candidates for the rank of Assistant Professor should have a strong potential for both teaching and research. Candidates for senior positions should possess distinguished records in research and a strong interest in educational programs at the graduate level. Applicants must be United States citizens and currently hold or be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.

About the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is one of six departments in the Graduate School of Engineering and Management. It offers M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs in electrical and computer engineering and computer science. In addition, it also has M.S. degree programs in cyber operations and cyber warfare. The degree programs are accredited by both the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Electrical and Computer Engineering Programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://ww.abet.org.

The department has a strong record of publication and externally funded research with particular emphasis on defense-related issues. As a result of strong equipment funding from the USAF, our teaching and research laboratories are extremely well equipped and state-of-the-art. All military students attend AFIT fully funded by their respective service branches. Faculty salaries are very competitive and are paid on 10-month academic year contracts with the potential for full-year funding based on obtaining summer research support. Annual research expenditures for the department exceed $5M. The faculty participates extensively in professional activities at all levels. The department has 40 full-time faculty members and over 175 M.S. and Ph.D. students.


We invite you to visit http://www.afit.edu/EN/eng/index.cfm/ for more details on our department, our academic programs, and our research specialties. Annual research reports and summaries for the department and the graduate school as a whole can be reviewed from the following link http://www.afit.edu/en/enr/index.cfm.

How to Apply
Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, copies of your college transcripts, the names and contact information for three references, teaching philosophy and research interest to: Office Manager, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, AFIT/ENG, 2950 Hobson Way, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433. Please do not submit your application via email.

The Application Process
Applications will be screened by a faculty hiring committee. Applicants exceeding the qualification criteria will be evaluated based on the extent to which their experience and education relate to the requirements of the position and on the promise of significant contribution to the mission and operation of the Air Force Institute of Technology. A personal interview and presentation to the faculty and students may be required of the top applicants. Individuals selected to fill any of these positions will be required to submit official copies of their college transcripts.

Contact
Office Manager
Phone: (937) 255-3636, ext 7216
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.