Monday, March 21, 2016

George Washington University - Department of Computer Science - Department Chair

INSTITUTION:George Washington University
DEPARTMENT:Computer Science
POSITION:Department Chair
LINK: https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/30486
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George Washington University
Department of Computer Science
Department Chair
 
The George Washington University invites applications for Chair of the Department of Computer Science to begin as early as the summer of 2016. The applicants should qualify for the position of tenured full professor in the department. The chair will hold an endowed professorship. This is an opportunity for a person with outstanding qualifications to lead and to expand an established and growing department.

George Washington (GW) is the largest university in the nation’s capital with close access to many federal funding agencies and research laboratories. The University offers comprehensive programs in undergraduate and graduate liberal arts studies, as well as, degrees in engineering, law, medicine, public health, education, business and international affairs. In support of its emphasis on research in science and technology, the University has constructed a new 500,000 square foot Science and Engineering Hall in the heart of campus; this includes state-of-the-art research and instructional laboratories, clean rooms, imaging facilities, and other modern facilities. The School of Engineering and Applied Science, including the Computer Science Department, moved into the building in the spring of 2015.

The Department of Computer Science offers B.S., B.A., M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs in Computer Science, and an M.S. degree program in Cybersecurity. Its education and research programs span core, as well as, cutting-edge areas, with funding from NSF, NIH, DOD, NASA and other sources. Additionally, the University is a federally-designated Center of Academic Excellence in Research on security. Due to the high demand of Computer Science in the Washington area, the new chair will oversee a rapid expansion of the faculty.

The new Chairperson will be expected to lead the Department, to supervise all of its resources, and to promote and support excellence in teaching and research. Equally, the new Chairperson, will lead an effective recruiting of talented faculty and students; he or she will vigorously catalyze and further develop the Department’s collaborations and relationships across the University and with Government and industry. The new Chairperson will be an active promoter of diversity, an enthusiastic proponent of creativity, innovation and outreach, and an effective advocate and spokesperson for the Department, both within and beyond the University.

Applicants must have:
  • a doctorate in Computer Science or a closely related field
  • evidence of outstanding research and academic achievements with a strong reputation in the research and professional community
  • a demonstrated ability to teach effectively at both graduate and undergraduate levels

Inquiries will be accorded the utmost discretion. To inquire, please email: Roger Lang, Interim Chair of the Computer Science Department (cschsearch@gwu.edu). To apply, complete the online faculty application, at http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/30469 and upload a detailed CV or resume, full contact information for five professional references and a cover letter that describes your research and teaching accomplishments and your views of growth opportunities in computer science. References will be expected to address research and teaching skills necessary for appointment at the full professor rank, as well as, skills for the chair position including leadership, interpersonal, administrative, and mentoring abilities. Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin on January 4, 2016 and continue until the position is filled. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Friday, February 26, 2016

Ohio University - Industrial and Systems Engineering - Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

INSTITUTION:Ohio University
DEPARTMENT: Industrial and Systems Engineering
POSITION:Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
LINK: https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/17753
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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position
Industrial and Systems Engineering

The Russ College of Engineering and Technology at Ohio University invites applications for a
full-time, benefits-eligible,tenure track assistant professor position in Industrial and Systems
Engineering to join us as we create for good. The selected applicant will be expected to perform
excellent research, teaching, and service. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in industrial
engineering, or a related discipline. Candidates are expected to have strong research potential for
publishing their work and attracting funding, as well as an interest in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates must have research interests in either information systems or analytics.

Departmental support will include initial reduced teaching loads, competitive salary, and generous
start-up funds. Research and other activities in the Russ College are supported in part by a recent
record-setting $124M estate gift from benefactors Fritz and Dolores Russ. Ohio University, a rural
campus located in the picturesque Hocking Hills of Southeast Ohio, enrolls about 22,000 students.
The position will remain open until filled; for full consideration please apply by April 15, 2016 at
www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/17753

Monday, February 22, 2016

Seattle University - Electrical and Computer Engineering - Lecturer

INSTITUTION:Seattle University
DEPARTMENT: Electrical and Computer Engineering
POSITION: Full-Time Non-Tenure Track Lecturer
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Lecturer in Computer Engineering

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Seattle University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Lecturer position to begin in September 2016. The appointment will be for one academic year. Primary teaching responsibilities will include a variety of undergraduate computer engineering courses such as Programmable Devices, Microprocessors, DSP Laboratory, and MATLAB. Teaching responsibilities will also include advising a three-quarter long, industrially sponsored senior design project.

Requirements: Ph.D. in computer or electrical engineering or closely related field.

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is housed within the College of Science and Engineering. The undergraduate electrical engineering program is ABET-accredited and supports the University’s mission of educating the whole person, professional formation, and empowering leaders for a just and humane world. Seattle University places particular emphasis on quality teaching. For more information about the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Seattle University, visit our website at http://www.seattleu.edu/scieng/ece/.

Seattle University, founded in 1891, is a Jesuit Catholic university located on 48 acres on Seattle’s Capitol Hill. More than 7,700 students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within eight schools. U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Colleges 2016” ranks Seattle University among the top 10 universities in the West that offer a full range of masters and undergraduate programs. Seattle University is an equal opportunity employer.

In support of its pursuit of academic and scholarly excellence, Seattle University is committed to creating a diverse community of students, faculty and staff that is dedicated to the fundamental principles of equal opportunity and treatment in education and employment regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, national origin, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The university encourages applications from, and nominations of, individuals whose differing backgrounds, beliefs, ideas and life experiences will further enrich the diversity of its educational community.

Submit applications through https://jobs.seattleu.edu, including a cover letter summarizing qualifications and potential contributions to Seattle University; curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references. Letters of reference will be solicited upon completion of application. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by March 25, 2016. Inquiries regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Agnieszka Miguel at amiguel@seattleu.edu.

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Sabanci University - Advanced Manufacturing - Faculty Position (All Ranks)

INSTITUTION:Sabanci University
DEPARTMENT: Advanced Manufacturing (Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences)
POSITION: Full-Time Faculty Position (all ranks)
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Full-Time Faculty Position in Advanced Manufacturing at Sabanci University

The Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences (FENS) at Sabanci University invites applications for a full-time faculty position at all-ranks in the area of Advanced Manufacturing for Fall 2016. The candidates must have earned a doctorate degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate an excellence in research, teaching and graduate/undergraduate student supervision.  Candidates with interdisciplinary research interests in across all areas of advanced manufacturing and materials processing especially in additive manufacturing, micro-nano, high performance/precision manufacturing, hybrid manufacturing, metrology and non-traditional processes are particularly encouraged to apply. 

The Sabanci University expanding its research in the area of Advanced Manufacturing and Composite Processing Technologies. A new Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Research Center (IMC) is currently being established and expected to be operative by the end of Summer 2016.  industrial-scale research and technology development facility and to be operative in June 2016. The IMC provides facilities for component design, manufacture, assembly, product development, process prototyping, fundamental and applied research, incubation services and commercialization opportunities in integrated manufacturing and composite materials technologies. The successful candidate will also be affiliated with the IMC.

Sabanci is University, a privately funded premier academic institution, started instruction in the 1999-2000 academic year in its new state-of-the-art campus located in suburban Istanbul. The University offers 12 undergraduate programs and 23 graduate programs in three faculties (Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, School of Management). The University aims at establishing a high standard of academic excellence and a research-oriented atmosphere both for its faculty and for its students, while nurturing productive relationships particularly with the industries in the region which constitute the industrial heartland of Turkey. The medium of instruction is English.

The Sabanci University was ranked as the best University according to the "University Innovation and Entrepreneurship Index" compiled by the Turkish Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology in 2015 and 2012, and ranked 2nd in 2013 and 2014. It is also the first Turkish private university to be included in the top 200 (182nd place) of the Times Higher Education (THE) 2014 Rankings and is ranked 13th among the universities under 50 years old worldwide.

Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by June 1, 2016 will be given full consideration. The interested candidates should apply online through the online application system at http://fens.sabanciuniv.edu/en/academic-job-applications. Applicants should include their full curriculum vitae, concise research and teaching vision statements, and the names of three references. In the research statement, the candidates should discuss their research plans and possible funding sources.  Any questions regarding this position should be emailed to the Search Committee Member, Prof. Bahattin Koc at bahattinkoc@sabanciuniv.edu