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January 2003 Vol. 15/No. 1 NIBIB at NIH Promotes Collaboration in Research By Donna J. Dean Overview As the Institute continues to Biomedical Implant Science (BMIS) expand and prosper, areas of Coordinating Committee. The establishment of the National considerable interest include The development of a new Institute of Biomedical Imaging and biomaterials, nanoscience, platform generation of research scientists is Bioengineering (NIBIB) clearly is development, surgery, bioinformatics, also critical to the successful future of having a positive impact on the other multimodality imaging, imaging trans-disciplinary research. Therefore, institutes and centers that comprise devices and agents, computer model- the NIBIB has taken a lead role in the National Institutes of Health. As ing, image-guided therapies and the development of methods for it enters its third year, the NIBIB’s interventions, imaging reconstruc- training researchers who are techni- unique status as an institute dedi- tion, and the physics and mathemat- cally competent in the field, inde- Donna J. Dean cated to emerging biomedical tech- ics of biomedical imaging. Areas of pendent thinkers, successful will be paramount to fully under- nologies is leading to innovative and interest in the technology arena communicators, team players, and standing the mechanisms of all eye collaborative science that crosscuts include sensors, nanotechnology, visionaries in transcending discipli- diseases and disorders. all biological processes, organ sys- microtechnology, micro and macro nary boundaries. Professor Enrico Gratton, a tems, and diseases. materials, computer applications, and NIBIB-supported researcher from the The NIBIB supports and conducts biomedical imaging. Current Research Department of Physics at the interdisciplinary research and train- An important component of the Significant results from a wide University of Illinois, Urbana, has ing in biomedical imaging and bio- NIBIB’s mission is to promote collab- array of research projects in NIBIB’s developed a new, non-invasive sensor engineering, and supports the orations that integrate multiple scien- extramural grant portfolio have technology that significantly development and translation of tech- tific disciplines. These collaborations already been demonstrated. increases a clinician’s ability to nologies that enable fundamental dis- cut across NIH institutes and centers, A new, high-frequency ultrasound resolve high-resolution images of covery and facilitate early disease other Federal agencies, and academia scanning system has been developed brain function. This technology holds detection and management. An out- and industry. Key to the collaborative by Dr. Katherine Ferrara, professor the potential to provide a wealth of standing extramural research program efforts of the Institute are several and chair of the Department of new knowledge about the progres- has been established, and in fiscal trans-NIH and inter-agency organiza- Biomedical Engineering at the sion, detection, and treatment of a year 2002 the Institute supported 289 tions administered by NIBIB: the University of California, Davis. This wide range of neurological disorders, extramural research grants in the Bioengineering Consortium new scanning system will provide an including Parkinson’s and amount of $100,003,000. (BECON), the NIH Inter-Institute unprecedented opportunity to image Alzheimer’s diseases. Imaging Group, and the NIH blood flow in the anterior segment of Another significant project sup- the eye, and holds promise for other ported by NIBIB is that of a digital opaque tissues. The ability to monitor Inside CRN the physiology of the eye will help NIH Institute NIBIB combat major causes of blindness and Continued on Page 8 Expanding the Pipeline ...... 2 NSF Column...... 6 Undergraduate Award Winners...... 3 Federal Budget Cycle...... 7 Taulbee Preliminary Salary Data...... 4 Professional Opportunities ...... 11 PAID U.S. POSTAGE PERMIT NO. 993 NONPROFIT ORG. Sun Microsystems Laboratories: License to DC WASHINGTON, Innovate By Greg Papadopoulos

In technology, success comes cepts currently being developed at from equal parts innovation and Sun Labs is a new method of commu- pragmatism. nications tunneling. Jim Mitchell, the director of Sun We call it Supernetworking. What Microsystems Laboratories, puts it it does is add a new layer of abstrac- this way: “This is not university tion to a layered model of computer research. We are here to make things networking, making it easy to encrypt that will someday make money.” both the transmission and storage Creating useful technologies— of data. marketable technologies—is what Communications tunneling is keeps us going. already used in today’s virtual private We’re idealistic enough to want to Greg Papadopoulos networks, but mainly on a network- make a difference in peoples lives to-network basis. Other uses are pos- and practical enough to realize that uses of the network that ultimately sible, but remain costly and selling useful products enables us to create more demand. complicated. The beauty of keep doing what we love. As the network expands, the fun- Supernetworking lies in how easy it is Since Sun Labs was founded in damental questions that drive our to manage. 1990, a number of our rule-changing thinking include: “What will the I won’t go into the technical innovations have made it into the impact be on the infrastructure?” and details; suffice it to say, the Supernet mainstream—from platform-inde- “What pieces of the network infra- layer sits directly above the network pendent Java technologies to our structure are missing?” layer and includes its own addressing ground-breaking Sun Ray and Sun structure and security services. This Cluster products. A very important Secrets of the Supernet Certainly one of the critical pieces Sun Microsystems Laboratories

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Expanding the Pipeline Computing Research Grace Hopper Celebration of Women 2002 Association By Valerie Taylor, Amy Pearl, and Telle Whitney Board Officers James Foley Co-founded by Dr. Anita Borg on “Ad Hoc Networks,” and a panel was created to fulfill the complemen- Chair Georgia Institute of Technology and Dr. Telle Whitney in 1994 and on “Career Transitions and Choices.” tary needs of undergraduates desiring Janice Cuny inspired by the legacy of Admiral The program also included three real-world skills and community Vice Chair Grace Murray Hopper, the Institute invited technical talks—“Living and organizations that increasingly rely University of Oregon for Women and Technology’s Working with Ubiquitous Com- on technology, but often lack the Kathleen McKeown Grace Hopper Celebration of puting: Technical and Societal expertise and budget. As Jamieson Secretary Women in Computing Conference Challenges” by Dr. Jean Scholtz of described the program, snapshots of Columbia University (www.gracehopper.org) is designed to NIST, “Simultaneous Multithreaded the different EPICS project were John Stankovic Treasurer bring the research and career inter- Processors” by Dr. Susan Eggers of continuously being displayed on the University of Virginia ests of women in computing to the the University of Washington, and side, providing true passion to her Board Members forefront. It is the largest technical “Compiler Technology: Trends and spoken words. Philip Bernstein conference for women in computing Challenges” by Dr. Mary Lou Soffa, Again, the conference included Microsoft Research and results in collaborative proposals, University of Pittsburgh. very interesting parallel sessions Randal Bryant networking and mentoring for Thursday featured the Mentor following the keynote talk, such as Carnegie Mellon University junior women, and increased visi- Match program, a volunteer-based technical papers on “Networks, Doris Carver bility for the contributions of women program that grouped senior women Protocols and Proxies,” a talk on the Louisiana State University in computing. with young professionals and gradu- “CRA Grand Research Challenges Lori Clarke The fourth Grace Hopper ate students. During luncheon, Conference on Systems: A Status University of Massachusetts Conference was held at the Hyatt mentees were grouped with mentors Report,” and a technology innova- Timothy Finin Regency in Vancouver, British at reserved tables to get to know tion forum on “Bridging the Digital University of Maryland Baltimore County Columbia, on October 9-12, 2002 each other and to identify other Divide: Ubiquity Without Boun- with more than 600 attendees. Of times during the conference to net- daries and Borders.” The invited Ambuj Goyal IBM T.J. Watson Research Center particular interest was the large num- work. More than 20 mentors and 150 technical talks included “An Open Barbara Grosz ber of students who attended—366, mentees signed up for this program. Web Services Architecture” by Stans Harvard University of which 160 received scholarships. For the first time the conference also Kleijnen of Sun Microsystems, Inc.; James Horning The Grace Hopper Conference was included poster presentations, which “Common Security Exposures” by NAI Labs truly an international conference provided an opportunity for Dr. Dorren Galli, author and former Mary Jane Irwin with women attending from researchers to present their latest IBM executive; and “Machine Pennsylvania State University Bangladesh, Ghana, Holland, Japan, research results. Learning Meets the Real World: Leah H. Jamieson Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Norway, Thursday evening’s banquet began Successes and New Research Purdue University Pakistan, South Africa, Sweden, with the presentation of the confer- Directions” by Dr. Andrea Danyluk Michael Jones Uganda, United Kingdom, and ence’s first Young Investigator of Williams College. The conference Microsoft Research Zimbabwe, as well as the United awards. Designed to reward and rec- also included a short papers session Edward Lazowska University of Washington States and Canada. ognize emerging stars in computing, that featured two papers from devel- The Senior Women’s Summit was the recipient of Best Technical Paper oping countries, Bangladesh and Nancy Leveson Massachusetts Institute of held at the same hotel a day prior to Award was Z. Morley Mao, Kenya, on the state of computer Technology the Hopper Conference, and was University of California at Berkeley, technology in those countries. The David Patterson attended by more than 60 senior for her paper entitled “Framework for second evening was open for atten- University of California, Berkeley women from industry, academia, Universal Service Access Using dees to enjoy the Vancouver area. Guylaine M. Pollock and government. The theme was Device Ensemble”; the recipient of On the last day of the conference, Sandia National Laboratories “Women Leading Technology in a the Best Technical Poster Award was there were two keynote panels Daniel Reed Time of Change,” which was exem- Kathleen McCandless, Lawrence organized by Katherine Tobin, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign plified in four breakout sessions on Livermore National Laboratory, for Senior Research Director at Catalyst. policy, ethics, education, and leader- her poster entitled “Taming Kull the Tobin started the panel with a pres- Robert Schnabel University of Colorado at Boulder ship. The results of the Summit were Conqueror: Innovative CS entation outlining the results from Lawrence Snyder presented at the Grace Hopper Development in a 3D, Parallel various Catalyst roundtable sessions University of Washington Conference and can be found at Multi-Physics Application.” about what it takes to become a Mary Lou Soffa www.iwt.org. At the conference banquet, Dr. leader in the high-technology fields. University of Pittsburgh The Conference kicked off with a Francine Berman, Director of the This presentation was followed by Eugene Spafford reception on Wednesday, October 9, San Diego Supercomputer Center the first panel on “Leadership Purdue University 2002, hosted by IBM’s Women in (SDSC) and Director of the Careers in High Tech: What It Takes Frank Tompa Technology Programs in honor of National Partnership for Advanced To Be Successful.” The panelists University of Waterloo Dr. Fran Allen’s significant contribu- Computational Infrastructure included Kathleen Holmgren, Senior Moshe Vardi tions to the field of computing. The (NPACI), gave a very “tasteful” Vice President of Network Storage Rice University Conference opened on Thursday keynote talk, “A Tale of Two Marketing at Sun Microsystems; Jill Jeffrey Vitter with a keynote talk, “The Future of Positions: Transitioning Through the Huchital, Director of Engineering, Duke University the Internet,” by Ms. Judy Estrin, Glass Ceiling.” In particular, Berman TiVo, Inc.; and Rebecca Norlander, David Waltz NEC Research Institute CEO of Packet Design and former discussed her experiences and lessons Group Program Manager, Microsoft, CTO of Cisco. Estrin began by learned transitioning from the full- Inc. All three panelists discussed Richard Waters Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs describing her journey of co-found- time teaching and research activities very important issues, including time Elaine Weyuker ing three technology companies with of a senior-level computer science management and gaining the needed AT&T Labs - Research her husband, Bill Carrico, or, as she professor to the more “CEO-like” knowledge for a position. Bryant York described it, “building houses with- position of director of SDSC and The second panel focused on Portland State University out ceilings.” This was followed by a NPACI. Berman used a banquet for- “What Women Bring to the Table in Stuart Zweben presentation about the future of mat for her presentation, serving up the 21st Century”; the panelists Ohio State University Internet Technology, focusing on her sequence of experiences as an included Margaret Asihida, Director Executive Director what is needed with the Internet “appetizer,” followed by the “main of University Relations at IBM; Andrew Bernat Protocol to make it easier to use and course,” and wrapping up with Naseen Bhatti, Director of the manage as well as more secure. Estrin “dessert.” Computer Training Center in Affiliate Societies concluded by focusing on how The second day of the conference, Islamabad, Pakistan; and Carol women can uniquely take advantage Friday, opened with a very informa- Muller, CEO and President of of the Internet’s ubiquity. tive keynote talk by Dr. Leah MentorNet. This panel focused on The remainder of the day offered Jamieson, Ransburg Professor of the unique perspectives that women very interesting parallel sessions that Electrical and Computer Engineering bring to technology. The two panels included panels, invited technical at Purdue University, on “Engi- resulted in attendees leaving the presentations, technical papers, and neering, Community, Passion, and conference feeling truly inspired to technology innovation forums. The Balance.” Jamieson presented the change the world of technology topics of the Thursday sessions Engineering Projects in Community and the way technology impacts included a panel on “Recruiting and Service (EPICS) program, which was the world! CACS/AIC Retaining Women,” technical papers truly inspiring. The EPICS program Grace Hopper Celebration Continued on Page 10 Page 2 January 2003 COMPUTING RESEARCH NEWS

Outstanding Undergraduate Award Winners Announced

The Computing Research problems. In Julie Thornton (Runner-Up) is a Association honors the recipients of addition to her senior at Kansas State University. Honorable Mention (Male) the CRA Outstanding Under- conceptual con- She will receive Bachelor’s degrees in Colin Bleckner, University of graduate Awards competition for tributions, Computer Science and in Washington 2003, sponsored this year by Bistra is the Mathematics in Christopher Cabanne, University of California, Irvine Microsoft Research. project’s May 2003. Jason Calhoun, James Madison Omar Khan, Cornell University, lead pro- Julie has University received the Outstanding Male grammer. A contributed to Andrew Catton, University of British Columbia Undergraduate award. Bistra Dilkina spin-off com- multiple fields Ryan Caudy, Johns Hopkins University from Simon Fraser University pany incorporating some of her in computer sci- Ping Chen, University of California, received the Outstanding Female research results has been formed by ence. She has Irvine Leonard Chung, University of California, Undergraduate award. Noah Simon Fraser University. The developed and Berkeley Snavely, University of Arizona, was research is being published at the implemented, Wesley Coelho, University of British named Runner-Up for the male Third International Workshop on and has worked on performance eval- Columbia Daniel Conti, College of the Holy Cross award. Julia Thornton, Kansas State Constraint Programming and Belief uation for, sampling algorithms for Michael DeRosa, Dartmouth College University, was the Runner-Up for Revision in Sydney, Australia. Bayesian networks. She has worked Mark Dredze, Northwestern University the female award. Bistra was awarded a research on computer-aided instruction, creat- Chris Feng, University of Toronto Thomas Finley, Duke University assistantship in Simon Fraser ing a critiquing module for a tutoring Brett Flegg, University of Waterloo About the Winners University’s Intelligent Systems system for college algebra. And she is Meena George, Columbia University Omar Khan is in his fourth year Lab. She has won numerous scholar- currently helping geology faculty by Robert Goretsky, University of Delaware Ronen Gradwohl, University of at Cornell University. He will receive ships and awards, including the working on using the Fourier trans- California, Berkeley his Bachelor’s degree in Computer International Shrum Scholar- form to rescale digital images to lower Benjamin Hosp, Roanoke College Science in May 2003. ship. Bistra is representing her uni- resolutions. In her work on designing Wojciech Jarosz, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Omar has versity in the ACM Programming and implementing sampling-based Sean Jellish, University of Virginia done significant Competition, and helped to prepare approximation algorithms for Adam Kirsch, Brown University research in data training materials for her team. Her Bayesian networks, she implemented Samson Kwong, University of Washington analysis tech- extensive record of public service a system, augmented the system with Joseph Lammersfeld, University of Notre niques. He has includes work for the St. James a new adaptive importance sampling Dame addressed a Community Service Society, which design, and instrumented a full suite Florent Launay, Florida Institute of Technology wide variety of provides help and shelter to people of experimental tools. She has co- Marius Leordeanu, Hunter College problems at with mental illness. authored two AAAI 2002 student Phillipe Loher, North Carolina State both the theo- Noah Snavely (Runner-Up) posters, a paper at the 2002 University Jonathan McCune, University of Virginia retical and implementation is a senior at the University of Genetic Evolutionary Computation Mahdi Mekic, Lamar University levels. Omar’s work involves attempt- Arizona. He Conference, and a journal article Edward Miller, Harvey Mudd College ing to cluster all documents in the will receive a in preparation. Anton Morozov, Hunter College Blaine Nelson, University of South NEC CiteSeer collection and deter- Bachelor’s Julie has served as a lab instructor Carolina, Columbia mining how the clustering changes degree in at Kansas State, teaching classes and Jonathan Nilsson, University of with time. Omar posed fundamental Computer training instructors in college algebra, Maryland, Baltimore Co. Vijay Reddi, Santa Clara University questions about the nature of Science and intermediate algebra, and general Albert Robinson, University of Rochester structures found by clustering Mathematics in chemistry. She was awarded research Michael Rosulek, Iowa State University algorithms. He contributed to the spring 2003. assistantships in both the Depart- Samir Sapra, Carnegie Mellon University Jonathan Schmid, University of development and implementation of Noah is ment of Mathematics and the Rochester a sophisticated clustering technique interested in compiler Department of Computer Science at Ben Sigelman, Brown University that he then validated using several optimization. His work has focused Kansas State. Julie co-advised two Jerry Sun, University of Texas, Austin Richard Tichy, University of Western independent methods. His range of on post-linktime optimization for graduate-student project groups. She Ontario skills includes theoretical analysis, explicitly parallel instruction com- has received numerous academic GilmanTolle, Carnegie Mellon careful experimentation, and expla- puting (EPIC) architectures. He sin- honors and scholarships, including a University Adam White, University of New nation of results. Additionally, he gle-handedly ported optimizing 2002-03 CRA Collaborative Research Brunswick, Saint John obtained research results in stochastic software to work on the Intel/HP Experiences for Women (CREW) Jerome White, Rensselaer Polytechnic search and in sensor fusion. Omar Itanium architecture in record time, award. She has volunteered to help University Benjamin Wyser, Mississippi State and his advisors are now writing creating the Itanium Link-Time children in a number of programs. University papers that will disseminate his work. Optimizer. Over the last year, his David Xiao, Harvard University Finalists, Female Award Omar ranked first in his class of work has focused on improving the Joseph Zadeh, Northwestern University Erin Earl, University of Washington nearly 700 students at Cornell in his efficiency of the optimized code. He Honorable Mention (Female) Kylie Evans, Harvey Mudd College freshman and sophomore years. He developed a novel approach in which Karen Brennan, University of British has been a teaching assistant and a predication can be postponed to late Kristen Stubbs, University of Columbia Minnesota, Twin Cities Stacy Crochet, University of Louisiana, course consultant at Cornell. He has in the compilation process. He has Lafayette also been a research assistant at also developed new algorithms for Finalists, Male Award Breanne Duncan, University of New Cornell, a summer research intern at analyzing predicated code and has Mexico Chand John, University of Texas at Julie Farago, Harvard University McGill University, a summer evaluated their efficiency. He is the Austin Kimberly Ferguson, University of research intern at Xerox PARC, and lead author of a paper submitted to Colin McMillen, University of California, Irvine a student researcher and project the ACM/IEEE International Erica Findley, Mississippi State Minnesota, Twin Cities Leticia Fuentes, University of Texas, El leader at the Cornell Theory Symposium on Code Generation Alexander Sherstov, Hope College Paso Center. Omar has won national and Optimization. Yuli Ye, University of Waterloo Archana Ganapathi, University of recognition in mock trial competi- Noah has been an undergraduate California, Berkeley Emily Gibson, College of New Jersey tions. At Cornell University, he was research assistant in both the This year’s selection committee included Rachel Gockley, Carnegie Mellon awarded the 2002-03 Frank and Rosa Department of Mathematics and the David Novick, University of Texas at University Rhodes Scholarship and has been Department of Computer Science at Kristina Holst, Columbia University El Paso (Chair); Ran Libeskind-Hadas, Youngji Kim, University of Washington named to the Dean’s List in every the University of Arizona. He main- Harvey Mudd College; and Frank Tiziana Ligorio, Hunter College semester of his undergraduate tains a 4.00 grade point average, and Tompa, University of Waterloo. Mahshid Madani, University of New studies. He has participated in a vari- was awarded the Helen and John Brunswick, Saint John Mi Peng, University of Virginia ety of outreach activities with the Murphey Foundation Scholar- Hannah Rohde, Brown University Cornell Theory Center. ship. He is an avid composer and Rachel Smith, University of Texas, El Bistra Dilkina is a senior at performer of music. He regularly par- Paso Mira Stoilova, Harvey Mudd College Simon Fraser University, and will ticipated in the Tucson Symphony Victoria Sweetser, University of receive a Bachelor’s degree in Orchestra’s Young Composers Rochester Computer Science in spring 2003. Project, played the bagpipes at the Lisa Torrey, Dartmouth College Boriska Toth, Carnegie Mellon Bistra’s research is in artificial 2002 World Pipe Band Competition University intelligence. She has been developing in Glasgow, and performed on the JenineTurner, University of Rochester a constraint programming system bassoon at Carnegie Hall. Lauren Wye, University of Virginia for solving difficult scheduling

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2001-2002 Taulbee Survey 2001-2002 Preliminary Taulbee Data on Faculty Salaries By Moshe Y. Vardi, Timothy Finin, and Thomas Henderson

Each September the Computing Tables 1 through 9 show the salary minima (maxima) in a given Canadian preliminary average Research Association surveys aca- results in a format comparable to that rank is computed by summing the salaries have increased/decreased demic departments in the United used in previous CRA surveys. We departmental reported minimum by: States and Canada that offer the have included the data for computer (maximum) and dividing by the Ph.D. in computer science or com- engineering departments (Table 6), number of departments reporting data • -3.0 percent (20 percent* last puter engineering. The annual CRA although the low return rate at that rank. The median salary at year) for non-tenure-track Taulbee Survey collects data on the (8 responses of 29) reduces their reli- each rank is the middle of the list if teaching faculty; enrollment in the undergraduate, ability. In the tables that group the you order its members from lowest to • 2.7 percent (7.4 last year) for master’s, and Ph.D. computing pro- departments by rank, the groupings highest, or the average of the middle assistant professors; grams; the employment of Ph.D. are based on the 1993 National two numbers if there is an even num- • 2.8 percent (5.1 last year) for graduates of these programs; and the Research Council ranking of ber of items in the set. The average associate professors; and number and salaries of faculty in research-doctorate programs in the salary at each rank is computed by • 4.3 percent (6.1 last year) for these programs. United States, released in 1995 summing the individual means full professors. This is the 32nd year that CRA (http://cra.org/statistics/nrcstudy2/). reported at each rank and dividing by has tracked the production and Each department was asked to the number of departments reporting [*The large (20 percent) increase employment of Ph.D.s in the com- report the minimum, median, mean, at that rank. reported last year for non-tenure- puter science field. For the past 16 and maximum salaries for each rank For comparison with last year’s track teaching faculty in Canada is years, computer engineering data (full, associate, and assistant profes- data, Table 9 shows, separately, the due in part to one relatively high have also been incorporated into the sors and non-tenure-track teaching overall average computer science salary reported. If that figure is survey. The traditionally high faculty) and the number of persons at salaries for U.S. departments and for excluded from the calculation, the response rate to the survey makes the each rank. The salaries are those in Canadian departments. The prelimi- increase was still substantial at 13 data especially useful; the data are effect on January 1, 2003. For U.S. nary data from 2001 are those pub- percent.] used widely, not only by CRA’s mem- departments, nine-month salaries lished in the January 2002 CRN, and Tables 2, 3, and 4 report the data bers but also by other organizations are reported in U.S. dollars. For the final data from 2001 are those for the same set of schools reporting and institutions. Canadian departments, twelve- published in the March 2002 CRN. last year. In the group of U.S. com- Each January, as a service to our month salaries are reported in When compared with the final puter science departments ranked 1 members, CRA publishes a prelimi- Canadian dollars. Respondents 2000-2001 data, the U.S. preliminary through 36, the average salaries for nary report of the survey’s faculty were asked to include salary supple- average salaries have increased by: tenure-track faculty increases ranged salary data. We believe these prelimi- ments such as salary monies from from a low of 1.3 percent (for associ- nary results comprise enough data to endowed positions. • 0.0 percent (6.8 last year) for ate professors in departments ranked be valuable and valid as tools for The minimum and maximum of non-tenure-track teaching fac- 13-24 and for full professors in those planning for the spring faculty- the reported salary minima (and max- ulty; ranked 25-36) to a high of 5.7 per- recruiting season. The full survey ima) are self-explanatory. The range • 3.4 percent (5.9 last year) for cent (for associate professors in those results—including updated salary of salaries in a given rank among assistant professors; ranked 25-36). The average increase data; enrollment, production, and departments that reported data for • 3.0 percent (5.3 last year) for was 3.4 percent. employment data; and trend analy- that rank is the interval [“minimum associate professors; and ses—will appear in the March 2003 of the minima,” “maximum of the • 3.6 percent (5.7 last year) for The Taulbee Survey Committee mem- issue of CRN. maxima”]. The mean of the reported full professors. bers include Moshe Y. Vardi (Rice University), Chair; Timothy Finin (UMBC); and Thomas Henderson (University of Utah).

Table 1. Nine-month Salaries, 139 Responses of 170 US CS Computer Science Departments Reported Salary Minimum Reported Salary Maximum Number of Mean of all Median of Faculty Rank Faculty Minimum Mean Maximum Salaries all Salaries Minimum Mean Maximum Non-Tenure Teaching Faculty 598 $20,000 $47,229 $81,840 $55,465 $54,624 $30,000 $65,050 $132,400 Assistant Professor 921 $25,000 $70,607 $90,500 $75,153 $75,193 $61,308 $79,459 $120,000 Associate Professor 887 $53,772 $75,595 $110,000 $83,677 $83,500 $63,648 $92,733 $175,000 Full Professor 1,297 $39,873 $86,810 $146,000 $109,203 $105,423 $80,760 $142,954 $280,786

Table 2. Nine-month Salaries, 11 Responses of 12 US Computer Science Departments Ranked 1-12 Reported Salary Minimum Reported Salary Maximum Number of Mean of all Median of Faculty Rank Faculty Minimum Mean Maximum Salaries all Salaries Minimum Mean Maximum Non-Tenure Teaching Faculty 75 $37,296 $53,956 $76,136 $71,672 $71,719 $66,150 $88,114 $110,000 Assistant Professor 118 $50,000 $74,711 $82,000 $80,891 $81,357 $83,200 $86,483 $96,000 Associate Professor 86 $62,995 $84,148 $103,000 $91,412 $90,847 $79,300 97,949 $120,000 Full Professor 218 $51,600 $88,632 $109,800 $122,732 $116,825 $139,518 $168,860 $198,646

Table 3. Nine-month Salaries, 12 Responses of 12 US Computer Science Departments Ranked 13-24 Reported Salary Minimum Reported Salary Maximum Number of Mean of all Median of Faculty Rank Faculty Minimum Mean Maximum Salaries all Salaries Minimum Mean Maximum Non-Tenure Teaching Faculty 56 $46,542 $60,096 $81,840 $69,208 $66,993 $62,200 $80,631 $100,000 Assistant Professor 94 $74,000 $78,070 $82,000 $83,673 $82,239 $82,500 $90,538 $117,000 Associate Professor 64 $67,915 $85,663 $97,520 $92,985 $92,069 $85,900 $98,827 $127,000 Full Professor 200 $76,596 $94,322 $111,300 $127,845 $121,462 $153,422 $185,306 $280,786

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Table 4. Nine-month Salaries, 12 Responses of 12 US Computer Science Departments Ranked 25-36 Reported Salary Minimum Reported Salary Maximum Number of Mean of all Median of Faculty Rank Faculty Minimum Mean Maximum Salaries all Salaries Minimum Mean Maximum Non-Tenure Teaching Faculty 54 $39,634 $53,998 $75,408 $63,655 $61,595 $59,223 $79,911 $132,400 Assistant Professor 99 $46,800 $71,228 $80,000 $77,462 $77,485 $73,380 $82,390 $88,134 Associate Professor 96 $63,907 $78,592 $92,277 $89,260 $89,502 $87,100 $99,251 $120,000 Full Professor 141 $68,199 $89,345 $109,000 $115,646 $114,154 $110,650 $160,350 $195,550

Table 5. Nine-month Salaries, 104 Responses of 134 US Computer Science Departments Ranked Higher than 36 or Unranked Reported Salary Minimum Reported Salary Maximum Number of Mean of all Median of Faculty Rank Faculty Minimum Mean Maximum Salaries all Salaries Minimum Mean Maximum Non-Tenure Teaching Faculty 414 $20,000 $44,363 $81,500 $51,407 $50,773 $30,000 $59,323 $109,000 Assistant Professor 610 $48,269 $69,501 $90,500 $73,332 $73,496 $61,308 $77,145 $120,000 Associate Professor 641 $53,772 $73,330 $110,000 $81,284 $80,782 $63,648 $90,831 $175,000 Full Professor 738 $39,873 $85,530 $146,000 $104,878 $101,359 $80,760 $133,319 $275,000

Table 6. Nine-month Salaries, 8 Responses of 29 US Computer Engineering Departments Reported Salary Minimum Reported Salary Maximum Number of Mean of all Median of Faculty Rank Faculty Minimum Mean Maximum Salaries all Salaries Minimum Mean Maximum Non-Tenure Teaching Faculty 17 $44,112 $59,798 $89,611 $66,766 $66,425 $54,468 $73,027 $89,611 Assistant Professor 57 $55,000 $70,110 $80,020 $75,165 $73,805 $70,002 $79,455 $94,500 Associate Professor 39 $69,000 $77,036 $87,000 $84,283 $81,446 $69,786 $91,021 $110,000 Full Professor 87 $76,398 $87,501 $95,000 $114,659 $102,720 $80,220 $148,338 $200,000

Table 7. Twelve-month Salaries, 18 Responses of 27 Canadian Computer Science Departments (Canadian Dollars) Reported Salary Minimum Reported Salary Maximum Number of Mean of all Median of Faculty Rank Faculty Minimum Mean Maximum Salaries all Salaries Minimum Mean Maximum Non-Tenure Teaching Faculty 60 $38,411 $56,228 $94,000 $61,914 $60,929 $47,283 $69,765 $100,000 Assistant Professor 186 $43,582 $69,575 $95,000 $77,276 $76,817 $59,568 $85,859 $127,000 Associate Professor 155 $62,298 $80,856 $111,000 $89,520 $88,875 $62,947 $98,893 $135,000 Full Professor 234 $71,853 $92,669 $109,000 $109,389 $108,225 $94,000 $132,544 $188,133

Table 8. Nine-month Salaries for New PhDs, Responding US CS and CE Departments Reported Salary Minimum Reported Salary Maximum Number of Mean of all Median of Faculty Rank Faculty Minimum Mean Maximum Salaries all Salaries Minimum Mean Maximum Tenure-track 122 $60,000 $75,701 $98,800 $76,306 $76,149 $60,000 $76,797 $98,800 Researcher 5 $42,000 $61,750 $72,000 $63,250 $63,250 $42,000 $64,750 $75,000 Non-Tenure Teaching Faculty 10 $36,000 $53,475 $70,772 $53,475 $53,475 $36,000 $53,475 $70,772 Postdoc 34 $26,000 $47,942 $60,000 $51,129 $51,694 $40,512 $53,361 $65,000

Table 9. Average Salary Comparison with 2001 Survey

US CS Departments Canadian CS Departments Preliminary 2001 Final 2001 Preliminary 2002 Preliminary 2001 Final 2001 Preliminary 2002

No. Reporting/Surveyed 128 / 166 141 / 164 139 / 170 19 / 23 23 / 23 18 / 27 Non-Tenure Teaching $56,368 $55,450 $55,465 $62,874 $63,780 $61,914 Assistant $73,367 $72,691 $75,153 $73,898 $75,208 $77,276 Associate $81,645 $81,050 $83,677 $85,560 $87,107 $89,520 Full $105,496 $105,396 $109,203 $102,783 $104,845 $109,389

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Shooting Inward By Rick Adrion and Steve Mahaney, NSF

“We must avoid our well-ingrained are remarkably similar, showing only tendency to circle the wagons and an increase in the number of reviews Figure 1. Award Ratings Distribution shoot inward” (Ed Lazowska, per proposal, not a significant change Computing Research Association in the distribution. Conference at Snowbird, July 1998). It may be useful to consider how Does Ed Lazowska’s comment these reviews have an impact at the apply to the CISE review process? NSF. The most obvious is the impact Yes! on how resources are allocated. In Although our recent observation cross-disciplinary competitions (such of CISE panels and mail reviews as ITR, centers programs, graduate indicates that CISE reviewers are traineeship programs), proposals are being more consistent and supportive examined as a pool at one or more than in years past, CISE reviewers, stages, not just in individual discipli- on the average, give lower ratings nary processes. In a setting where than reviewers in other disciplines. quality is the primary criterion, a This could be deserved, but that sug- group that has a lower average score gests that the quality of research in is likely to receive a smaller share of CISE areas is lower and we do not funded proposals. believe that to be true. This short A second resource allocation article looks at how such lower process that can be affected is the ratings are perceived in NSF’s allocation of new funds among direc- processes and makes some suggestions torates. An organization such as MPS Figure 2. Declines Ratings Distribution for reviewers. that must turn away highly rated pro- In the NSF’s Mathematical and posals is in a stronger position to Physical Sciences Directorate (MPS) argue for resources than one that is for example, which supports mathe- perceived to have resources going to matics, physics, chemistry, astronomy, weaker proposals. These allocation and materials sciences, the average issues are not unique to the NSF; rating for awards over the past three they are the same processes that fiscal years was close to 4.5/5 (where influence admissions or allocation of “poor” =1, “fair” =2, and so on up to faculty lines at universities. “excellent” =5). In CISE, the average A third impact is less directly rating for awards was around 3.9/5. connected to resources, but may have More telling are the averages for a longer impact: the reputation of declined proposals. In MPS, it was CISE research among the NSF- 3.5/5; in CISE, it was 2.8/5. These supported fields of science and engi- differences in averages have held up neering suffers. over several years now; CISE is con- It would help if CISE reviewers sistently the lowest in self-rating came to a clear consensus on the best among NSF’s supported fields. proposals. Does that mean that the average We are looking at the panel awarded project in CISE is merely process to find and adapt techniques a Quantum Computing review panel: However, in other disciplines, there is “very good” and perhaps comparable from other review processes (confer- “How do you feel about proposal a belief that supporting a variety of to declined proposals in MPS? Does it ences, journals) to achieve consensus xxxxxx?” research approaches is healthy and imply that CISE is funding mundane in advance of the panel meeting. We “Has the potential to be a that “all boats rise on the incoming projects, while MPS must decline believe that many more proposals major breakthrough.” tide.” Other scientists and engineers much higher quality proposals? deserve consideration than we can “First-class PI and team.” can be conservative, shying from Figures 1 and 2 show the distribution fund, but it is hard to make this “Great track record.” high-risk, non-traditional, or highly of reviews for awards and declines in argument based on these data for “High risk, but very high interdisciplinary research, but they CISE and MPS. declined proposals. return.” are more supportive of their disci- For awards, the MPS data skew These data and other observations “Excellent.” pline and their colleagues. heavily towards VG-E, while the lead to some deeper comments and “Excellent.” Our experience with CISE panels CISE data is more of a normal distri- suggestions about the review “Any concerns?” may reflect the relative immaturity of bution around VG. For declines, both process—suggestions for both review- “The apparatus probably won’t the field as well as the breadth and sets are fairly normally distributed; ers and for NSF practices. First, the work.” natural interdisciplinary nature of MPS around VG and CISE around review can have both assessment of “[My] approach is more likely CISE programs. It’s time that we stop G. These data imply that MPS the project and suggestions for to succeed.” “shooting inward” and start being awards are clearly distinguished from improving the project. As a reviewer, “Highly speculative.” more supportive. the declines, but that the declines you can rate a proposal within the “Overall rating?” Take a lesson from the QC panel: include a number of high-quality pro- context of the competition. If a pro- “Highly recommended.” put your review comments in con- posals. In the CISE data, awards and posal represents quality PIs, impor- These reviewers were a mix of text. If you think a proposal should declines have similar distributions, tant research, and valuable impacts physicists, material scientists, and be funded, give it a strong rating and with awards of higher (but not excel- but has flaws that can be fixed, give computer scientists. Note how the clearly state the scientific and other lent) quality. it your support, indicate what needs assessment of the PI, the potential impact outcomes that you expect to MPS and CISE proposals average to be addressed, and leave it to NSF impact, and the quality of the see. If you have problems with some around 4 reviews, with awards typi- and the PI to ensure that, if funded, research is very high, even though specifics of the approach or the lack cally receiving more reviews than these flaws are addressed. Even if the panelists have some concerns of citations or other issues, but still declines. These data imply that the declined, the PI will feel that her/his about apparatus, approach, and risk. think the work deserves support, then average MPS award has 2 to 3 “excel- work is valued and can see the con- In CISE panels, one might expect state these concerns clearly as lents” and 1 to 2 “very goods,” while cerns as constructive recommenda- the order of the comments to be guidance to the PI, not as major the average CISE award has 1 “excel- tions for improvement. reversed (“probably won’t work,” “too criticisms of the overall effort. lent,” 2 “very goods,” and 1 “good.” We are trying to provide more speculative,” etc.) and the conclusion There may be other ways in which The comparison is not flattering to analysis of the reviews to PIs. The to be quite different. The difference reviewers can do a better job of CISE proposals. increased proposal load has made it is in what is emphasized.This group reviewing, while at the same time Since the funding rate in CISE is difficult for program managers to offer gave weight to the potential outcome helping to form a more cohesive and dropping as the proposal pressure detailed guidance for improving pro- in reaching their ratings. The differ- supportive community. We hope that increases faster than the CISE posals, but this is essential and we are ences each reviewer might have with this brief discussion will stimulate you budget, one might expect that the giving extra attention to this issue the PI’s approach were left as “con- to think of some! perceived quality of declined awards In addition to the difference in cerns.” In our discipline, we often put would be increasing. Overall, the summary rating (poor, fair, etc.), we approach first (“I wouldn’t do it that Rick Adrion is Senior Advisor and Steve CISE funding rate has dropped from believe there is a difference among way, so it isn’t likely to be successful Mahaney is Senior Advisor for Budget above the NSF average (around disciplines in the approach to review- [interesting]”). We aren’t suggesting Management & Planning and Policy, 30%) to a level closer to 25 percent. ing proposals. For example, consider that impossible goals or poorly both in the Office of the Assistant The 2001 and 2002 data for declines the following exchange, overheard at designed approaches deserve support. Director for CISE at NSF. Page 6 January 2003 COMPUTING RESEARCH NEWS

The Federal Budget Cycle—A Primer By Peter Harsha

This is the second of a two-part series on its reading of the political wind. of all of these committees, explaining out in Congress’s failure at this point explaining the Federal budget process. The President’s budget serves as the President’s budget request and to complete work on 11 of 13 appro- Part 1 appeared in the November 2002 the starting point in a year-long what her agency intends to do with priations bills for FY 2003, despite issue of CRN. process in Congress that will ulti- the provided funding. the fiscal year having begun on mately lead to appropriated funding The Committees, in turn, will October 1, 2002. The lack of a Part Two—The President for each federal agency. It is a process analyze the budget justifications and budget resolution does not procedu- Proposes, Congress fraught with politics and gamesman- provide their own budget recommen- rally hinder Congress from continu- Disposes ship. With 435 individual opinions in dations. These committee “Views and ing with the budget process; it does, The President’s role, and the role the House and 100 individual opin- Estimates” are provided to the House however, make it a bit messier. of his administration, in the annual ions in the Senate, crafting a final and Senate Budget Committees and In addition to the Budget budget process hits its apex each year funding arrangement that satisfies the will form the basis of a Congressional Committee, the House and Senate on the first Monday in February with priorities of a majority (and the Budget Resolution produced by the each have a number of authorizing the release of the President’s budget President) will take the better part of Budget committees. This resolution is committees and appropriating com- request, his plan for spending trillions a year—in the case of FY 2003, more usually prepared by the end of March mittees. The authorizing committees of dollars in federal funding over the than a year—and require a bewilder- or early April and is sent to the floors have the responsibility of overseeing coming fiscal year (nearly $2 trillion ing amount of deal-making. of their respective chambers shortly particular agencies, setting policy in FY 2003). Fortunately, Congress has established thereafter. The budget resolution where appropriate, and “authorizing” All over D.C.—on Capitol Hill a formal procedural framework to aid establishes the overall funding levels the appropriations committees to des- and in the headquarters of nearly in facilitating the budget process. for a series of budget function cate- ignate funding to those agencies up every federal agency—members of At the same time the President gories that define the different types to an approved level. The House the administration fan out to brief sends his overall budget request to of federal spending—such as Science Committee, which has over- congressional staffers, members of the Congress on that first Monday in “General Science, Space and sight responsibility for NSF, is an press, and concerned outside groups February, each agency prepares its Technology” or “National Defense”— authorizing committee, for example. like CRA on the President’s proposal, own “budget justification” for not by agency. More importantly, the While authorizing committees like presenting a unified, administration- Congress, detailing work performed budget resolution forms the basis of House Science might review NSF’s approved view of its merits. (For by the agency in the previous fiscal the total amount allocated to appro- operations on an annual basis, they more on how the President assembles year, work it intends to do in the priators to use in funding the 13 tend to write bills granting funding his budget request, see “The Federal coming year, and an explanation of appropriations bills necessary to fund authority to the appropriators for well Budget Cycle—A Primer” in CRN, how that work meshes with the government operations each year. beyond 12 months. In NSF’s case, the Volume 14, issue 5, November 2002.) President’s overall plan. These justifi- Because the budget resolution is House Science Committee authored, In the weeks that follow, great cations are generally provided to the the first significant step Congress and Congress passed last month, attention will be paid to programs the members of the congressional com- takes in the annual budget process, it NSF’s most recent authorization President requested be cut, or to ini- mittees with oversight responsibility is generally regarded as a bellwether through FY 2007, authorizing a dou- tiatives the President requested be for each particular agency. The for the sense of Congress in the com- bling of the foundation’s research undertaken. The budget request is National Science Foundation (NSF) ing year. In past years (as with FY budget over the course of five years. the primary document expressing the budget justification, for example, is 2003), support for an increase to the This authorization does not guarantee President’s priorities for the coming provided in a nice, three-ring binder “General Science, Space and that the Appropriations Committees year, so much effort is expended in to members of the House Science Technology” function has translated will fund NSF at that level each analyzing it for its economic, and Committee; the Senate Committee into increased funding for NSF at year—there might be competing pri- more importantly political, implica- on Commerce, Science and appropriations time. Similarly, the orities that affect the total funding tions. But ultimately the budget is Transportation; the Senate fact that the House and Senate level—but without the authorization, simply a suggestion—a request of Committee on Health, Education, Budget committees this year could the appropriators are procedurally Congress for a particular amount of Labor and Pensions; and both House not come to an agreement on a prohibited from increasing funding funding or organization at all of the and Senate Appropriations budget resolution does not bode well various federal agencies—to be Committees. In addition, NSF’s for easy passage of FY 2003 appropria- Federal Budget Cycle heeded or ignored by Congress, based Director will brief members and staff tions bills. This observation is borne Continued on Page 10

NSF and Cyber Security Bills Pass as Congress Adjourns Appropriations Still on Hold

The 107th Congress adjourned in bill sponsor Rep. Sherwood Boehlert concerns expressed by the White eral government each year. Congress late November after a “lame duck” (R-NY) thanked the Computing House’s Office of Management and postponed further work on FY 2003 session that included passage of two Research Association for help in Budget over the length of the author- appropriations until January after bills authorizing increased funding for crafting the original legislation. CRA ization and the inclusion of the word having finished only the appropria- computing research. However work Board member Eugene Spafford testi- “doubling” in the Senate version of tions for the Department of Defense on Fiscal Year 2003 appropriations fied before the Science Committee the bill’s title threatened to scuttle and for military construction. It bills, including a bill that would last October as the Committee was the bill. However, these concerns remains to be seen what will happen increase research funding at the beginning the process of assembling were allayed by reverting to the title to the remaining 11 bills, including National Science Foundation by 15 the bill. At press time, the bill was the bill carried when it passed the funding for agencies like NSF, NIST, percent in FY 2003, remained unfin- awaiting the President’s signature, but House, and by making the last two and the National Institutes of Health ished, postponed until the 108th he is expected to sign it. years of funding authorizations con- when Congress reconvenes in Congress convenes in January. Members of the House and Senate tingent on a finding by Congress that January. The appropriations commit- Before adjourning, members of the also reached a last-minute agreement NSF has made “successful progress tees in both chambers have already House and Senate reached agreement allowing for consideration and pas- toward meeting [specified] manage- approved large increases at NSF for on two authorization bills of interest sage of a bill that authorizes the dou- ment goals” set out in the legislation. FY 2003—an increase of 15 percent to computing researchers. First passed bling of NSF’s core research The bill is also expected to get the to NSF’s research and related activi- was the “Cyber Security Research programs, including computing President’s signature. ties account—and that level is not and Development Act,” H.R. 3394, a research, over the next five years. Both H.R. 3394 and H.R. 4664 expected to change when action bill authorizing $900 million in The “Investing in America’s Future are authorization bills, which means finally occurs. However, the research and fellowship opportunities Act,” H.R. 4664—also known as the they provide congressional appropria- Commerce-State-Justice appropria- in Cyber Security at NSF and the “NSF Doubling Bill” in the Senate— tors with the authority to fund the tions bill, which includes funding for National Institute for Standards and introduced by Rep. Nick Smith programs listed, but neither bill actu- NIST and NIH, had yet to be written Technology over five years. In his (R-MI) and Rep. Eddie Bernice ally provides any funding to the agen- at press time. Congressional staff remarks at a press conference mark- Johnson (D-TX), authorizes increases cies. Agency funding is contained in indicate the Members intend to make ing the bill’s final passage, House of 15 percent per year for five years the 13 annual appropriations bills quick work of appropriations in Science Committee Chairman and to NSF’s research accounts. Late necessary to fund activities of the fed- January.

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Transitions and Awards Nominees Sought for CRA Board Gregory R. Andrews, Professor of Computer Science at the University of The Computing Research Association seeks your help in suggesting Arizona, has been named Director of CISE’s Division of Experimental and nominations for its Board of Directors. The deadline for receipt of Integrative Activities (EIA) at the National Science Foundation, effective nominations is January 17, 2003. January 1, 2003. Each spring CRA’s member organizations elect about one-third of the Richard A. DeMillo has been named the John P. Imlay, Jr. Dean of the association’s board members to three-year terms. Candidates are not College of Computing at Georgia Tech. Dr. DeMillo, who received his Ph.D. in required to be affiliated with CRA member organizations. It is important Information and Computer Science from Georgia Tech, had recently returned that the CRA Board represents the interests of the entire computing to Georgia Tech to head its Information Security Center. Previously he was research community, and it is CRA’s policy to solicit a broad range of Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Hewlett-Packard. candidates. From the nominations received, the elections committee Dorothy Denning is now Professor of Defense Analysis at the Naval selects the candidates whose names will appear on the ballot. Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. She was formerly a Professor of In past elections there has often been a shortage of industry nomina- Computer Science at Georgetown University. tions. For that reason, the committee particularly encourages the nomina- Peter Denning, previously at George Mason University, has been appointed tion of candidates from the industrial sector. chair of the Department of Computer Science at the Naval Postgraduate The CRA board is a working board, and all members are expected to School, effective November 18, 2002. actively participate. Although CRA has a small professional staff, board members have detailed involvement in all major projects. Recent and Congratulations to CRA board member, Leah Jamieson, the Ransburg current projects include: Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University, who has • Planning the biennial CRA Conference at Snowbird. been named the 2002 Indiana Professor of the Year. The award was announced • Conducting the annual CRA Taulbee Survey. on November 21 by the Carnegie Foundation and the Council for • Conducting other surveys (e.g., industrial lab salaries; departmental Advancement and Support of Education, which administers the program. The budgets, space, personnel). award was presented for “extraordinary dedication to undergraduate teaching,” • Developing workshops on critical policy issues for computing as well as commitment to students and innovative teaching methods. research. Alan Kay has joined Hewlett-Packard as a Senior Fellow in the HP Labs. • Planning academic and industrial careers and effective teaching He will research and develop new software platforms for devices and distributed workshops. applications, based on open source code. Kay, one of the founders of Xerox • Increasing the participation of women and minorities in computing PARC, will continue his association with the Viewpoints Research Institute, a research, with the help of National Science Foundation grants. nonprofit organization in Glendale, Calif., that he helped found. In addition to actively participating in board projects, board members are asked to attend two board meetings per year and pay their travel costs to the meetings. Further information on CRA and its activities is available on the Web at http://www.cra.org or by e-mailing [email protected]. Please contact the person you are nominating before submitting his or CRA Distributed Mentor Project her name to ensure that the nominee is willing to stand for election to Deadline for Applications the board. Those who are nominated are required to write a brief (not to February 14, 2003 exceed 100 words) statement supporting their nominations. To receive a nomination form, send an e-mail request to http://www.cra.org/Activities/craw/ [email protected]. Nominations must reach CRA by January 17, 2003.

NIH Institute NIBIB from Page 1 bone (hand and wrist) atlas that will feasibility of measuring and recording can be applied to a broad range of “Catalyzing Team Science.” allow physicians to more accurately both spatial and temporal electrical disorders or diseases. The NIH Inter-Institute Imaging assess skeletal development in adoles- activity of the uterus. Using this tool, Several other RFAs have also Group was started two years ago to cents across various ethnicities. This along with data from three-dimen- been released by the NIBIB and foster communication and coopera- resource, developed by Professor H.K. sional ultrasound, Dr. Lowery was include “Systems and Methods for tion in imaging-related issues across Huang of the Department of able to determine regions of localized Small Animal Imaging,” “Research the NIH and other Federal agencies. Radiology at the University of activation, propagation velocity, and and Development of Systems and The members meet regularly to share California, San Francisco, will the direction and spread of uterine Methods for Cellular and Molecular data on new developments in the enhance the diagnosis and manage- activity as a function of distance. Imaging,” “Operation of Sensors field, upcoming workshops and meet- ment of a variety of metabolic and Adoption of this innovative tech- In Vivo,” and “Image-Guided ings, and to ensure coordination of growth disorders and can also be used nique will allow physicians to more Interventions.” Additional informa- research efforts. In September 2002, in planning for pediatric orthopedic accurately assess labor progression, tion on all of these RFAs is available the group held the “Third Inter- procedures. This project also avoiding unnecessary hospital stays at the NIBIB website at Institute Workshop on Diagnostic addresses health disparities among and medical treatment. http://www.nibib.nih.gov . Optical Imaging and Spectroscopy: pediatric populations, an area of sig- The Clinical Adventure.” Topics dis- nificant concern for the NIH. Future Concepts Collaborations cussed included probes and devices in Innovative, new bioengineering For fiscal year 2003, the Institute Several collaborative organizations molecular imaging, optical coherence and computational imaging strategies has identified several focus areas for at NIH are administered by the tomography, breast imaging and spec- that allow researchers to directly map further program development such as NIBIB. The Bioengineering troscopy, brain imaging and spec- changes in the brain corresponding to operation of sensors in vivo, systems Consortium (BECON) is an NIH- troscopy, and epithelial imaging and specific aspects of brain function and methods for small animal imag- wide consortium started in 1997 to spectroscopy. have been developed by Professor ing, telemedicine, imaging informat- promote and coordinate bioengineer- Also started two years ago, the James Duncan of the Department of ics, image-guided interventions, ing research across the NIH and NIH Biomaterials and Medical Diagnostic Radiology at Yale Uni- optical imaging, biomaterials/tissue other Federal agencies. Members of Implant Science (BMIS) Coordi- versity. Initial research has already engineering, cellular/molecular imag- the Consortium include representa- nating Committee ensures that com- focused on surgical procedures used to ing, and career development and tives from the NIH institutes and munication and activities on issues alleviate brain seizures in patients training. Two Requests for centers, as well as other government related to implant materials and with epilepsy. Applications (RFAs) issued recently agencies. In June 2002, BECON held science are coordinated across NIH The inability to accurately predict that may be of interest are a symposium on “Sensors for and other agencies of the Federal the onset of labor and to differentiate “Improvements in Imaging Methods Biological Research and Medicine.” government. BMIS held an impor- between true and false labor has led and Technologies,” which will sup- The symposium provided a forum to tant workshop in September 2002 to the development of a new device port multidisciplinary investigations showcase current advancements, pro- entitled “Medical Implant Infor- called SQUID, a superconducting to improve and extend technologies vide advice, and identify future needs mation, Performance, and Policies quantum interference device array. for biomedical imaging, and in biomedical sensor technology and Workshop.” The goals of the work- Dr. Curtis Lowery, associate professor “Telehealth Technologies Develop- applications. Planning for the shop were to define the government’s and director of maternal-fetal medi- ment,” which will support research BECON 2003 symposium is well role in encouraging the use of cine at the University of Arkansas aimed at the design and development underway. The symposium, scheduled NIH Institute NIBIB for Medical Sciences, examined the of technologies and instruments that for June 23-24, 2003, will focus on Continued on Page 9

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explanted medical devices for makes it possible to create multiple Beat the Clock allocated to meet the needs of a research; to design a support structure trust domains within any Supernet whole list of services. Yousef Khalidi, for Federal programs to gather and with ease. Supernets of any size can In the software example above, it the principal architect behind N1, disseminate information from medical be created or disbanded with a few is easy to see how underlying con- describes it this way: “Whenever implant retrieval; and to design a simple commands. Even individual cepts tend to shift in technology, demand for a service goes up or Federal program that encourages participants can be added or removed sometimes dramatically. Our thinking down, the N1 architecture adjusts to improved health care through without having to redo the whole around hardware is shifting as well. it automatically.” research in implant retrieval. setup—which fits nicely with the way In a radical departure from traditional This ability to match resources to most organizations work. microprocessor designs, in which a services on the fly is one of the most Training clock governs all activities, we’ve exciting aspects of the N1 architec- A key component of attracting Ace in the Hole been experimenting with asynchro- ture. It makes it feasible to take dis- young and talented researchers into Another of the pressure points nous designs. tributed applications from concept to the Institute’s research and develop- we’re addressing in the labs is a fun- The reason: today’s individual wide-scale deployment with new- ment activities is providing new damental shift in software, from logic transistors—the on-off switches found speed: You just carve out the training programs in the biomedical shrink-wrapped product to Net-based that move data—can run as much as resources you need and light up the imaging and bioengineering fields, service. What that does to developers 20 times faster than the system clocks application. It should be no more dif- and helping researchers maintain is radically alter the old ratio: It used that regulate them. ficult than running an application on high-level technical and clinical to be one user, one machine, one Our proof-of-concept prototype, a single computer today; it’s just that, skills. The Institute has worked dili- software license. The new ratio is one the FLEETzero chip, takes advantage in this case, the network is the com- gently over the past year to develop instance of the application serving of a sort of reversal of fortunes that puter. areas of opportunity in the training millions of users over the Net. has taken place over the years. arena, and is particularly dedicated to To help developers tackle that Synchronous circuits take an opera- It’s the People ensuring a broader representation of challenge, we’re looking into new tions-centric view that made sense in From James Gosling to Whitfield women and minorities in the train- ways to create distributed application 1940s and ‘50s, when logic cost far Diffie, Ivan Sutherland to Guy ing and research pipelines. with a project called Ace. Ace is more than communication. But now, Steele, Robert Sproull to all the A survey conducted in January unique because it provides a natural with each circuit sporting many mil- other great minds, it’s the people 2002 identified weaknesses in the way for developers to describe the lions of transistors, the reverse is true. of Sun Labs—in California, biomedical imaging, bioengineering, “intent” of the application rather As the team noted in a recent paper: Massachusetts, and France— and NIH training programs. In than manually writing the code that “The task of getting two numbers to that produce not just big ideas but response, the NIBIB conducted a implements that intent. an adder takes more chip area, con- big results. “Workshop on Biomedical Imaging Developers use it to create a high- sumes more energy, and takes longer I think Director Jim Mitchell said and Bioengineering Training” in level specification that provides than doing the addition.” it best: “Our researchers generate August. The workshop proved suc- enough information so that Ace can Controlled by logic rather than a great ideas and innovative technolo- cessful for obtaining recommenda- automatically generate the imple- clock, the FLEETzero chip moves gies, but it doesn’t stop there. To tions from the extramural and mentation code. In other words, Ace data faster than ever before—and ensure effective transplant, our NIH training communities to be completely separates the implementa- reduces power consumption. (After researchers accompany the technolo- considered when developing future tion details of a distributed applica- all, it doesn’t have a clock that keeps gies to the product divisions where training programs. tion from its specification. ticking whether needed or not.) they work to develop strong, compet- The workshop recommendations The implications, for both The Next Big Thing itive products.” include: developing training pro- developers and business executives, That said, I should add that we grams using NIH mechanisms that are huge: What we hear consistently from don’t believe in going it alone. We provide support, curriculum Ace reduces the level of expertise customers is that system utilizations make it a point to collaborate with development, materials, methods required of application programmers. are poor, complexity and manage- other researchers—in a wide range of development and assessment, and They no longer need to learn tech- ment costs are outrageous, and the industries, with major universities, infrastructure; programs to support nologies such as the Java 2 Platform, 80/20 split in IT budgets (80 percent with standards bodies, and on pre-undergraduate and undergraduate CORBA, .Net, database APIs, appli- for service and support, 20 percent open-source projects—because students, junior graduate student fel- cation servers, Web servers, or Web for hardware and software) is a source innovation can happen anywhere, lowships, and new faculty; training page programming. of real frustration. and frequently does. opportunities to address trans-disci- The Ace specification is so con- That’s where N1 comes in. Our We really have only seen a single plinary training and current aca- cise and straightforward that develop- most far-reaching project, N1 is a percent, at best, of what the network demic environments; a one-year ers can complete applications ten new architecture that treats the revolution will be. research training program for radiol- times faster than with manual pro- whole network as a single computer. ogy residents and radiologists; sup- gramming techniques. N1 will provide the means to Greg Papadopoulos is Senior Vice port for multi-institutional and Applications can be designed, pro- “virtualize” the elements of the net- President and Chief Technology Officer interdepartmental centers of training totyped, and modified “on the fly.” work—the servers, the storage, even of Sun Microsystems, Inc. excellence; programs that interface Management can easily under- the cabling—so that it can all be clinical sciences, basic sciences, stand and contribute to the applica- managed more easily and cost and industry; and support for short- tion specification, ensuring that effectively. term faculty and student training business goals and software capabili- An open architecture, N1 is courses on high-tech and new ties are tightly aligned. designed to create a single pool of instrumentation. resources that can be dynamically Summary The NIBIB’s challenge to provide NSF Announces new and collaborative ways to con- “Sensors and duct and support research in the bio- medical technologies area is paying 2003 Federated Computing Research Sensor Networks” huge dividends as evidenced by cur- Solicitation rent science advances. Those divi- Conference dends will continue to grow as the The deadline for proposals is Institute looks to the future and March 6, 2003. identifies new areas of technology June 7–14, 2003 This broad interdisciplinary and discovery, innovative training program of research and educa- programs that ensure a cadre of tal- San Diego, California tion in the area of advanced ented young researchers, and creative sensor development will fund up ways to collaborate both within and http://www.acm.org/sigs/conferences/fcrc/ to $34.0M in research. outside of NIH. For complete information, see: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/ Donna J. Dean, Ph.D., is Deputy 2003/nsf03512/nsf03512.htm Director of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering ([email protected]).

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Grace Hopper Celebration from Page 2 COMPUTING RESEARCH NEWS The conference was enjoyed by Corporation, IBM Women in Vol. 15/No. 1 all, as indicated by some of the com- Technology Programs, Dwight Look ments from conference attendees College of Engineering at Texas A & Computing Research News given below: M University (gold sponsors); (ISSN 1069-384X) is published five times per year, in January, March, May, AT&T, Compaq Computer September, and November. Copyright 2003 by the Computing Research Association “The plenary speakers were Corporation, Georgia Tech College (CRA), 1100 Seventeenth Street, NW, Suite 507, Washington, DC 20036-4632; inspiring and informative. It of Computing, Google, Intel, tel. 202-234-2111. All rights reserved. Material in CRN is not endorsed by CRA nor was wonderful to hear from intended to reflect any official positions of CRA or its board. Microsoft Corporation, National very successful women who Center for Supercomputing Subscriptions: Call 202-234-2111, send e-mail to [email protected], or mail subscription were juggling the same issues Applications and National inquiries to CRA, 1100 Seventeenth Street, NW, Suite 507, Washington, DC as many in the audience.” Computational Science Alliance, 20036-4632. A free subscription is available to qualified subscribers. One-year paid “It was great! Lots of great Sun Microsystems, University of subscriptions are $30 in the United States, $45 (U.S.) in Canada, and $54 (U.S.) talks and lots of great panels. I Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, elsewhere. also participated in the mentor Usenix (silver sponsors); ACM Change of Address: Note that a change of address must include the old and new match, and I enjoyed talking Queue Magazine, American addresses with ZIP+4 if available. Please include a street address or PO Box. to my mentor, but also to the Association for Artificial Postmaster: Send address changes to: CRA, 1100 Seventeenth Street, NW, other mentees.” Intelligence (AAAI), PMC-Sierra, Suite 507, Washington, DC 20036-4632. Postage paid at Washington, DC. Lawrence Livermore Laboratories “Not only did the conference (bronze sponsors); Northwestern CRA Communications Committee provide much needed informa- University (contributor sponsor). Jan Cuny (University of Oregon), Chair tion for being successful in the Michael Jones, Microsoft Research The Conference was held in cooper- male dominated world of com- Mary Lou Soffa (University of Pittsburgh), Co-chair and CRN Senior Editorial ation with the Association for puting, but it also allowed for Advisor Computing Machinery and the widespread networking. I was Timothy Finin (University of Maryland, Baltimore Co.) IEEE-CS. The Computing Research able to befriend some wonder- Frank Tompa (University of Waterloo) Association was the original sponsor- ful people that will hopefully ing organization of the Grace Computing Research Association Staff be the foundation of a great Andrew Bernat, Executive Director Hopper Conference. support system as well as life- Peter Harsha, Director of Government Affairs The keynote speakers were first- long friends.” Dana Neill, Business Manager rate, the talks and panels were invig- Susanne Pile, Administrative Assistant “Overall, I thought the confer- orating and thought-provoking, but Jean Smith, Sr. Communications Associate and CRN Editor ence was outstanding. It made most compelling was the chance for Andrew Sutter, Program Associate me proud to be a woman in women to talk with 630 like-minded Jay Vegso, Manager of Membership and Information Services computer science. All the people, mostly women, whose pas- Donnajean Ward, Director of Programs speakers were well spoken and sion is technology. The effect is highly knowledgeable.” abiding! The next Grace Hopper Immediately following the Grace Conference is scheduled for Hopper Conference, the attendees October 6-9, 2004 in Chicago. were invited to participate in a CRA-W Career Mentoring Workshop hands-on workshop organized by the Valerie Taylor, Chair of Computer at the ACM SIGSCE 2003 Symposium Shodor Foundation on the topic of Science at Texas A&M, was the “Computational Science in the Reno, Nevada General Chair of the Hopper Undergraduate Classroom. Conference; Amy Pearl, Archer HQ, The sponsors of the Grace Wednesday, February 19, 2003 was Program Chair; and Telle Whitney, Hopper Conference include the President of the Institute for Women http://www.csis.gvsu.edu/sigcse2003/ National Science Foundation and Technology, was Fundraising (honorary co-chair sponsor); Cisco Chair. Systems, Inc., Hewlett Packard

Federal Budget Cycle from Page 7 beyond a level previously approved order”—an objection to the bill on support it. More often than not, these that the President is willing to sign. by the Science Committee. the grounds that it violates House or provisions take the form of ear- [At press time, this is a task that At least, that is how the process is Senate rules—against an appropria- marks—special programs targeted at remains unfinished for FY 2003. supposed to work. However, authoriz- tions bill. But why would a majority specific member districts funded at Congress and the President have ing committees are notoriously bad at of members agree to such a proce- the request of Congress and not been unable to settle on an overall passing authorizing bills in a timely dural maneuver? requested by the Administration in spending number for the year, leaving manner. Prior to this year’s enact- The Appropriations committees its budget. If a House member knows appropriations at a standstill. The ment of NSF’s authorization bill, NSF have just one job: pass their bills. that the VA-HUD-Independent Republican takeover of the Senate had actually been operating without a Each year, the Appropriations com- Agencies Appropriations bill con- effectively removed the negotiating specific authorization since FY 2000, mittees must pass all 13 of their tains a $10 million federal infrastruc- pressure for Republicans this yet the appropriators were still able to appropriations bills by the start of the ture improvement project for his Congress, so they are content to wait fund—indeed, increase funding—at new fiscal year or the government district, chances are he will support until the next Congress to hash out a the agency for FY 2001 and 2002. must cease some (or all) of its opera- the bill for final passage, and will final deal. In the interim, the federal How? In NSF’s case, it was a simple tions. So, while other committees can therefore support any procedural government continues to operate matter of looking to the NSF let their legislation get bogged down measure that insures it gets to the under a “Continuing Resolution,” as “Organic” act, the legislation that in ideological disputes between par- floor with his provision safely it has since October 1, 2002, keeping created NSF back in 1950. The origi- ties and individual members, the included. Appropriators receive liter- agencies running and funded at their nal language provided a blanket appropriators must find ways of con- ally thousands of requests from mem- FY 2002 levels.] Meanwhile, the authorization for the new foundation, vincing a majority of the members in bers for earmarks in their Administration is busy putting the essentially authorizing NSF to make their chamber to vote affirmatively districts—some worthy, some dubi- finishing touches on the President’s use of whatever funds were provided for their bill (and hopefully craft a ous. A significant percentage will budget for the next fiscal year, and to pursue research related to its mis- bill that the President will still sign, find their way into an appropriations come the first Monday in February, sion. But even lacking such a clear- otherwise it is back to square one). bill, and that percentage increases the whole process begins again. cut authorization, appropriators are The time-tested technique for every year. able to fund programs and agencies insuring broad support of appropria- In the end, appropriators hope to they desire by employing a procedural tions bills is to add provisions to the have crafted bills that a majority of maneuver that waives all “points of bills favorable to those you hope will both chambers find acceptable and

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Professional Opportunities human-computer interaction, database systems, Boston College programming languages, and software engi- Computer Science Department neering; however, all areas of computer science Tenure-Track Faculty Position CRN Advertising Policy and software engineering will be considered. Chestnut Hill, MA The candidate selected for this position must The Computer Science Department at See http://www.cra.org/main/cra.jobshow.html be able to meet the eligibility requirements for Boston College is seeking applicants for a work in the United States. tenure-track faculty position commencing in CSSE has recently created a center for the fall of the 2003-2004 academic year. Innovations in Mobile, Pervasive, and Agile Applicants at all ranks will be considered. Adelphi University more information about the department, refer Computing Technologies (IMPACT). The Prospective candidates must have a PhD in Math And Computer Science-Computer to the website: University will invest over $1M over five years computer science or a related field and must be Science http://cse.asu.edu in new positions with an objective of gaining strong and dedicated educators. Senior candi- Assistant Professor of Computer Science The chair of the department must provide national prominence in the IMPACT research dates are expected to have well-established Candidate must have completed a Ph.D. in leadership in continuously improving the edu- areas and other areas of information technology. research programs. Junior candidates must Computer Science by beginning of appoint- cational and research activities of the depart- The CSSE Department currently has 17 show promise of developing strong research ment, and must have a record of, or demon- ment, promote academic excellence and full-time faculty members and supports strong programs. Applicants in all areas are encour- strated potential for, superior undergraduate industry partnership as well as diversity and graduate (M.S., M.Sw.E., Ph.D.) and under- aged to apply. Particular areas of interest teaching and research. All research specialties outreach programs. It is expected the chair will graduate programs (B.S., B.Sw.E.) in computer include: systems with an emphasis on novel will be considered. Class sizes in computer sci- collaborate with other College and University science and software engineering. Beginning in I/O systems, HCI and assistive technology, ence at Adelphi are small (typically under 30), units, the Dean, and other ASU administrators Fall 2002, CSSE, jointly with Electrical and security, cryptography and innovative applica- and we encourage close interaction between on computer and information science and Computer Engineering, began offering a new tions of computing systems in science and faculty and students. engineering initiatives across campus. undergraduate degree program in wireless engi- medicine. Women and minorities are espe- Send application, including curriculum Evidence of research/scholarly activity, neering (B.W.E). CSSE enrollment for Fall cially encouraged to apply. vitae, copies of graduate transcripts and three teaching and service in computer science and 2002 is approximately 600 undergraduate and The department administers several under- letters of reference by February 1, 2003 to: engineering appropriate to the rank of tenured 100 graduate students. Faculty research areas graduate degree programs in computer science Dr. William L. Quirin, Chair full professor and administrative experience are include software engineering, computer and and is currently undertaking a major planning Department of Mathematics & Computer required qualifications. Evidence of scientific, communication networks, human-computer and development initiative to establish a doc- Science academic and organizational leadership, educa- interaction, pervasive computing, artificial toral program in computer science. The suc- Alumnae 109 tional innovation, administrative effectiveness intelligence, and database systems. Additional cessful candidate will demonstrate that he or Adelphi University and demonstrated effectiveness in establishing information about the Department and faculty she will be able to contribute to the develop- South Avenue industry partnerships and outreach programs research interests can be found at the ment of the department. Garden City, NY 11530 are desired. Initial close date is February 28, Department’s home page To apply for the position, please prepare a No e-mail applications accepted. 2003; if not filled, biweekly thereafter until (http://www.eng.auburn.edu/csse). cover letter, a curriculum vitae, research and Adelphi University is an Equal search closed. Application materials including Auburn University was chartered in 1856, teaching statements and a list of the names Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. cover letter, curriculum vitae and names and and is the largest university in the State of and addresses of at least three references. Women and minority candidates are encour- addresses of four references must be sent by Alabama, with a student enrollment of over Candidates are also encouraged to include one aged to apply. regular post to: 22,000 and 1,125 faculty. Auburn is located or two recent research articles. Chair 100 miles southwest of Atlanta and 50 miles Candidates are encouraged to apply elec- Argonne National Laboratory CSE Chair Search Committee northeast of Montgomery, the State Capitol. tronically either by sending the required docu- Argonne, Illinois Goldwater Center Auburn offers nearly 150 baccalaureate degree ments as PDF attachments to Undergraduate Program in Computational 206 Arizona State University programs in 64 academic departments. The [email protected] or by emailing the url Science P.O. Box 875406 Graduate School provides master’s level pro- of a web page containing the required informa- Mathematics and Computer Science Tempe, AZ 85287-5406 grams in 130 areas and doctoral programs in 96 tion. Candidates who prefer to apply via postal (MCS) Division ASU is an equal opportunity, affirmative fields. The College of Engineering has an mail should send the material to: May 27-August 1, 2003 action employer. enrollment of 3,100 undergraduates and 500 Faculty Search Focus: Research in numerical and non- graduate students in eight departments. The Computer Science Department numerical methods, parallel tools, scientific Auburn University picturesque main campus covers 1,875 acres, Boston College visualization, collaboration tools, distributed Department of Computer Science and and includes the entire southwest quadrant of 140 Commonwealth Avenue computing, computational science, and systems Software Engineering the city of Auburn. The Auburn-Opelika com- Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 administration. See: Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor munity has a population of about 70,000, an Persons writing letters of reference are http://www.mcs.anl.gov/stuops The Department of Computer Science and excellent public school system, and has been welcome to email their letters to Contact: Software Engineering (CSSE) invites applica- nationally ranked as one of the “best small [email protected]. Jan Griffin, MCS Division tions for multiple tenure-track faculty positions towns in America”. Applications must be received by January Argonne National Laboratory at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor Applicants should submit a current curricu- 15, 2003. Review of applications will com- 9700 S. Cass Ave. level to begin Fall 2003. Salary will be com- lum vita, research vision, teaching philosophy, mence in December and will continue until Argonne, IL 60439 mensurate with the candidate’s qualifications. and the names and addresses of three refer- the position is filled. [email protected] Women and ethnic minorities are encouraged ences to: Boston College is a Jesuit and Catholic 630-252-7271; fax 630-252-5676 to apply. Responsibilities include research, James H. Cross II, Professor and Chair university that is situated on an attractive Deadline: February 7, 2003. graduate student supervision, and graduate and Computer Science and Software suburban campus in Chestnut Hill, undergraduate teaching. In addition, successful Engineering Massachusetts. The campus is within a few Argonne National Laboratory applicants will be expected to participate in 107 Dunstan Hall minutes of a host of Boston’s major cultural Argonne, Illinois departmental, college, and university service Auburn University, AL 36849-5347 and academic centers. For further information Summer Givens Associates Appointments activities. [email protected] (with copy to about the department, please see the depart- Mathematics and Computer Science Applicants should have a Ph.D. in com- [email protected]) ment web site: http://www.cs.bc.edu. (MCS) Division puter science, software engineering, or a 334-844-6300 (Voice) Focus: for Ph.D. students at U.S. universi- closely related field; however, applicants that 334-844-6329 (Fax) Bucknell University ties beginning careers in numerical analysis or are ABD may apply if they reasonably expect http://www.eng.auburn.edu/csse/ Department of Computer Science computational mathematics. to complete the terminal degree prior to The applicant review process will begin in Asst./Assoc. and Asst. Prof. See: http://www.mcs.anl.gov/giv03 January 2004. The following are preferred January 2003 and continue until successful Applications are invited for two tenure- Contact: research areas: simulation, computer and com- candidates have been identified. track positions beginning mid-August 2003. A Jan Griffin, MCS Division munication networks, wireless engineering, Auburn University is an Affirmative Ph.D. in computer science or computer engi- Argonne National Laboratory information assurance and security, real-time Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. neering is required. 9700 S. Cass Ave. and embedded systems, operating systems, (cont'd) Argonne, IL 60439 [email protected] 630-252-7271; fax 630-252-5676 Deadline: February 10, 2003. Arizona State University Advance Ad MIT Chair of the Department of Computer Science & Engineering FACULTY POSITIONS, DEPARTMENT OF Nominations and applications for the posi- tion of Chair of the Department of Computer AERONAUTICS AND ASTRONAUTICS Science and Engineering in the College of The Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics leads in the design and development Engineering and Applied Sciences at Arizona State University are invited. The expected of complex aircraft, spacecraft, transportation, information, and communication starting date is August 16, 2003. systems. The department seeks candidates for several new faculty positions The department has thirty-eight tenured available in September 2003. The areas of particular interest are: Software and tenure-track faculty members and six full- Engineering; Aerospace Automation; Human Factors and Cognitive Engineering; time lecturers. The department offers two B.S. Systems Architecture and Engineering; Materials & Structures; Transportation degree programs (Computer Science and Systems; Propulsion and Fluids, but other qualified candidates may also apply. A Computer Systems Engineering), two master doctorate in engineering or computer science as well as a strong background in the degree programs (Master of Science in Computer Science and Master of Computer chosen discipline is required. For some of these positions, a joint professorship Science) and a Ph.D. program. The current with the Engineering Systems Division is possible. In general, the positions are enrollment is 400 graduate students and 1500 at a junior level but all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. undergraduate students. MIT encourages women and underrepresented minorities to apply. Application Research strengths are in the areas of artificial intelligence, database and multimedia must include two copies of the following: a cover letter, a 2-5 page statement of systems, computer-aided geometric design and research and teaching interests and c.v. with the names and addresses of at least graphics, computer networks and distributed three individuals who will provide letters of recommendation. Forward applications systems, embedded systems and software by January 15, 2003 to: Professor Edward F. Crawley, Head, MIT Department engineering. of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Room 33-207, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, ASU is a major research university widely Cambridge, MA 02139-4307; or by electronic mail to [email protected] (MS recognized as a rapidly emerging educational Word or plain text). institution in the US. The main campus is located in the city of Tempe, in the metropoli- Visit us at http://web.mit.edu/aeroastro/www/careers/positions/faculty.html tan Phoenix area. The Department of Computer Science and Engineering provides a MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY stimulating and fast-growing environment for research and teaching, with ample opportuni- An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Non-Smoking Environment ties for partnerships with high-technology web.mit.edu/personnel/www industry and emphasis on quality, leading-edge graduate and undergraduate education. For

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Professional Opportunities

Position 1: Asst./Assoc. level with special- Chico’s location at the base of the Sierra Resumes and three letters of recommendation closely related area is required. Candidates at ization in programming languages preferred. Nevada foothills offers excellent access for hik- should be sent to: the associate and full professor level should Position 2: Entry-level Asst. Prof. ing, camping, skiing, boating, rock climbing, Chair, Faculty Search Committee have a documented record of excellence in Specialization open. and fishing. Department of Computer Science research, in teaching, and in the supervision of Please visit http://www.eg.bucknell.edu/csci As a university that educates students of Colgate University doctoral students. for more details about the department of com- various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, we 13 Oak Drive Interested individuals should submit a cur- puter science and the position. value a diverse faculty and staff. CSU, Chico Hamilton, NY 13346 riculum vitae, statements of research and Send a resume, a transcript, and the names welcomes applicants who are knowledgeable Colgate University is an equal opportu- teaching interests and a list of four references, of three references to: about and interested in working within a cross- nity/affirmative action employer. Developing at least one of whom can comment on teach- Gary Haggard, Chair cultural learning environment. and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff fur- ing, to Dept. of Comp. Science Review of applications begins January 15, ther the University’s educational mission. Faculty Search Committee Bucknell University 2003 and will continue until the positions are Women and minorities are encouraged College of William & Mary Lewisburg, PA 17837 filled. Please send a letter of application to apply. Department of Computer Science describing your teaching and scholarship expe- P.O. Box 8795 California Institute of Technology rience / interests, vita, and names of three ref- College of Charleston Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795 Computer Science Department erences to: Department of Computer Science Materials may also be submitted by email Faculty Search Dr. Anne Keuneke, Chair Assistant Professor of Computer Science to [email protected]. Text email with PDF We are seeking applications from excep- Department of Computer Science The College of Charleston Department of attachments is preferred. General inquiries and tional candidates for a tenure-track position at California State University, Chico Computer Science invites applicants for a specific questions may also be emailed to that the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor Chico CA 95929-0410 tenure-track position at the assistant professor address. Review will begin January 15, 2003 in the field of computer science. Particular Phone: 530-898-6442 level. A Ph.D. in computer science, computer and will continue until the position is filled. emphasis is on researchers in the following www.ecst.csuchico.edu/csci engineering or software engineering is required. Information about the College and the areas: For disability-related accommodations, call The successful candidate should demonstrate a department, as well as specific instructions for • novel computational substrates and TDD 530-898-4666. commitment to quality undergraduate teach- submitting an application, can be obtained at architectures EOE/AA/ADA CSUC only employs indi- ing, and show potential for sustained scholarly http://www.cs.wm.edu/hiring. • distributed systems and networking; and viduals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. activity that complements teaching. The start- The College is an EEO/AA employer. • foundations of computing ing nine-month salary range is highly competi- The principal requirements include demon- Carnegie Mellon University tive. Startup funds and research space are Colorado School of Mines strated excellence in innovative research and School of Computer Science also provided. Faculty Position in Computer Science the potential for high-quality teaching and Assistant Professor/Research Scientist Review of applications will continue until Applications are invited for a tenure- mentoring. Completion of a PhD in Computer The School of Computer Science at position is filled. Please send your curriculum track/tenured position in the Department of Science or a related field is required. The ini- Carnegie Mellon University spans a wide range vitae, statement of teaching philosophy or Mathematical and Computer Sciences at the tial appointment term for tenure-track posi- of topics in computer science and the applica- teaching portfolio, and the names and e-mail Assistant or Associate Professor level, starting tions is four years. tion of computers to real-world systems. It addresses of three professional references to August 2003. Applicants in all areas of Interested candidates are asked to complete houses the Center for Automated Learning [email protected] via attachment or URL. If Computer Science consistent with the research an on-line application summary, and should and Discovery; Computer Science Department; you prefer not to apply electronically, please interests of the department are encouraged to electronically submit a complete CV with a list Human Computer Interaction Institute; mail your application to: apply. A Ph.D. in Computer Science or a of publications, a one-page statement of Institute for Software Research, International; Dr. Christopher Starr, Chairman closely related field by the time of appoint- research and teaching plans, copies of 3 - 5 sci- Language Technologies Institute; and the Department of Computer Science ment is required. Evidence of interest or suc- entific publications, and a list of suggested ref- Robotics Institute, with research and tenure- College of Charleston cessful involvement in interdisciplinary erences. Please visit track faculty in all of these organizations. 66 George Street collaborative research projects is desirable. http://www.cs.caltech.edu/search for complete The School of Computer Science seeks Charleston, SC 29424 Candidates should have a commitment to instructions on the application procedure. applicants for junior level tenure and research- For more information about our depart- excellent research and quality teaching. Caltech is an Equal-Opportunity/ track faculty positions. We are especially inter- ment and this position see www.cs.cofc.edu. The Colorado School of Mines, Colorado’s Affirmative-Action Employer. Women, ested in those whose research activities lie in The College of Charleston is an Affirmative oldest public university, is located in Golden, minorities, veterans, and disabled persons are the areas of Computational Biology, Computer Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and wel- Colorado, in the foothills of the Rockies, 13 encouraged to apply. Graphics, Computer Systems, Human comes applications from women and minorities. miles west of downtown Denver and 21 miles Computer Interaction, Language Technologies, south of Boulder. The School has an enroll- California Institute of Technology and Software Engineering, but we will consider College of William and Mary ment of approximately 2500 undergraduates Computer Science Department outstanding candidates in other areas. Department of Computer Science and 700 graduate students in a broad range of A position is available for an instructorship All candidates are expected to have a The Computer Science Department at the applied science and engineering disciplines. with a light teaching load, for candidates inter- strong interest in research, outstanding aca- College of William and Mary invites applicants Research funding is approximately $22 ested in combining teaching with postdoctoral demic credentials, and an earned Ph.D. for an anticipated tenure-track faculty position. million annually. research and training. (Appointments are con- Candidates for tenure-track appointments Applications from outstanding candidates in The Department of Mathematical and ditional on completion of the PhD.) The posi- should also have a strong interest in graduate all areas of computer science and at all levels Computer Sciences offers B.S., M.S., and tion is also suitable for more senior researchers and undergraduate education. The highly are welcome. A Ph.D. in computer science or a Ph.D. degrees. The computer science program interested in a visiting (e.g. sabbatical) posi- selective undergraduate and graduate programs tion. Candidates interested in the position in the School of Computer Science draw top should visit www.cs.caltech.edu/search/instruc- students from around the world. Further infor- torship for instructions on the application pro- mation about the School of Computer Science cedure. Appointments are normally for one and its programs may be found on the SCS year, and may be renewed for a second. home page at . Caltech is an Equal-Opportunity/ Review of faculty applications will begin Affirmative-Action Employer. Women, on December 1, 2002. To ensure full considera- minorities, veterans, and disabled persons are tion, applications should be received by encouraged to apply. February 1, 2003, but will be accepted until all positions are filled. California State University, Chico Each application should include curriculum Department of Computer Science vitae, statement of research and teaching inter- Computer Science Faculty Positions ests, copies of 1-3 representative papers, and Applications are invited for one tenure- the names and email addresses of three or more track position at either the assistant or associ- individuals who have been asked to provide ate level, and two lecturer positions to be filled letters of reference. Applicants should arrange by August 2003. A Ph.D. (by time of appoint- for reference letters to be sent directly to the ment) in computer science or a closely related Faculty Search Committee (hard copy or field is required for the tenure-track position. email), to arrive before February 1, 2003. A record of funded projects is required for Letters will not be requested directly by the appointment at the associate level. A Masters Search Committee. All applications should Degree in computer science is required for the indicate citizenship and, in the case of non-US lecturer position. The lecturer positions are for citizens, describe current visa status. one year, and subject to renewal. Ability to Faculty Search Committee teach a broad range of computer science topics Attention: Sharon Burks is required. We are especially interested in can- School of Computer Science didates with teaching interests in networks, Carnegie Mellon University architecture, e-commerce, theory, compilers, 5000 Forbes Avenue and operating systems, but candidates in all Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3891 areas of computer science are encouraged to Applications and reference letters may also apply. While the primary focus of the depart- be submitted via email (postscript or .pdf for- ment is teaching at the undergraduate and mat) to [email protected]. graduate level, probationary faculty are Carnegie Mellon is an affirmative expected to develop a funded research pro- action/equal opportunity employer and we gram. invite and encourage applications from women The department offers several Bachelors and minorities. Degrees and a Masters Degree. For two of the last three years, Hewlett-Packard has hired Colgate University more graduates from our department than from Department of Computer Science any other department in the country. We have Visiting Assistant Professor of Computer over 500 undergraduate majors, 130 graduate Science students and 21 faculty. Our proximity to Colgate University invites applications for Sacramento (90 miles) and the Bay Area (180 a one-year visiting faculty position starting in miles) provides opportunities for industry and the Fall 2003. A master’s degree in computer state government collaboration. science or a related area is required, a PhD or The city of Chico offers an outstanding ABD strongly preferred. The successful appli- quality of life, and is often rated one of the cant will help staff department courses. The best small U.S. cities. With fewer than 100,000 teaching load is two courses per semester, plus people, it has the feel of a friendly small town laboratories. Salary is competitive, and but it is also a cultural, entertainment, dining, research is well supported. and shopping hub of north central California. Colgate University is a highly competitive Chico has a great four-season climate, with liberal arts college situated in scenic upstate mild winters and 250 days of sunshine. New York, within easy driving distance of sev- Housing prices are reasonable. Chico has an eral large research universities, such as Cornell innovative public school system that offers and Syracuse. Colgate is committed to promot- everyone a choice of schools, and has several ing excellence in both teaching and research. special programs (e.g., music immersion, Review of applications will begin February 15 Spanish immersion, academic plus). and will continue until the position is filled.

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Professional Opportunities within the department is experiencing a period Florida State University including a Master’s degree program in interested in candidates with a focus in of strong growth in both research and teach- The School of Computational Science and Genomics and Informatics and an undergradu- Computer Systems. ing; research interests include mobile comput- Information Technology (CSIT) and The ate program in bioinformatics whose develop- Candidates should have an outstanding ing and networking, databases, graphics, Department of Statistics ment is being partially funded by a Howard research record and a strong commitment to algorithms, machine learning, and parallel and Tenure-Track Faculty Position Hughes Medical Institute grant. undergraduate teaching and graduate training. distributed computing. The School’s proximity Invite applications for a tenure-track posi- The George Washington University, Applicants should have completed a Ph.D. by to Denver and Boulder provides opportunities tion starting August 8, 2003. CSIT is focused located five blocks from the White House, is September 1, 2003. Information about for significant collaboration with both industry on the development of novel methods and one of few in the region that features both an Harvard’s faculty, research, and educational and other universities. More information about approaches in the computational sciences and engineering school and medical school on the programs is available at http://www.deas.har- the department can be obtained from the promotes broad, computer-intensive interdisci- same campus. GW’s Washington, DC, location vard.edu/graduate/computer_science department’s home page plinary research. The Statistics Department is places it in the center of a biotechnology com- Candidates should send a curriculum vitae, http://www.mines.edu/Academic/macs. interested in statistical approaches to computa- munity that is one of the largest in the world. a list of publications, and a statement of To apply, send (a) a curriculum vitae, tional vision and has a Laboratory for GW has formal research and research training research and teaching interests, and should (b) names and contact information of four Computational Vision. People with interests in relationships with three area organizations that also arrange to have at least three letters of ref- references, at least one of whom can address computational methods, especially in the gen- are active members of this community: The erence sent to: teaching ability, (c) a statement of teaching eral areas of visualization and computational Institute for Genomic Research (TIGR), CS Search Committee experience and philosophy, and (d) a state- vision and with a strong focus towards interdis- Children’s National Medical Hospital, and the Division of Engineering and Applied ment of research interests and aspirations, to: ciplinary research, are encouraged to apply. A Holland Laboratories of the American Red Sciences Colorado School of Mines Ph.D. in Statistics, Computer Science, or a Cross. The university is committed to expand- Harvard University Office of Human resources related field is required. ing its interest in bioinformatics. Maxwell Dworkin 239 Search #02-081190 Candidates are expected to have strong For further information, and additional 33 Oxford Street 1500 Illinois Street commitments to excellence in teaching, information on our positions please refer to: Cambridge, MA 02138 Golden, CO 80401-1887 research, and interdisciplinary work. See the http://www.cs.gwu.edu Applicants may, in addition, include up to fax: (303) 384-2025 CSIT website at http://www.csit.fsu.edu/ and Review of applications began on December three papers representative of their research. Review of applications will commence on the Statistics website at http://stat.fsu.edu/ to 1, 2002, and will continue until the position is Harvard is an Equal Opportunity/ January 17, 2003, and continue until the posi- gain information. If you are interested in this filled. Applicants should send curriculum vitae, Affirmative Action employer and encourages tion is filled. challenging position, please send a letter of a research summary and at least three sealed applications from women and members of The Colorado School of Mines is an application, curriculum vitae, and three letters reference letters to: minority groups. EEO/AA employer. Women and minorities are of reference to: Chair, Computer Science Search Applications will be reviewed as they are encouraged to apply. Search Committee Committee received. For full consideration, applications Department of Statistics Department of Computer Science must be received by February 15, 2003. Columbia University Florida State University The George Washington University Department Of Computer Science Tallahassee, Florida 32306-4330 Washington, D.C. 20052 Illinois Institute of Technology Tenure-Track Florida State University is an Equal http://www.cs.gwu.ed Department of Computer Science The Department of Computer Science is Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, (202) 994-7181 Applications are invited for tenure-track seeking applicants for a tenure-track position. committed to diversity in hiring, and a Public The George Washington University is an faculty positions in Computer Science begin- Applicants will be considered in the areas of Records Agency. equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. ning Fall 2003. We are interested in all ranks. computer graphics and computational geome- Candidates from all areas of specialization will try, should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field, and Florida State University, Panama The George Washington be considered. All candidates must have strong have demonstrated excellence in research. City Campus University commitment to research and teaching at all Our department of 27 tenure-track faculty The Department of Computer Science Department of Computer Science levels. The departmental goal is to become an and 5 lecturers emphasizes excellence in invites applications for a non-tenure-track Tenure-Track Faculty Position internationally recognized, highly ranked research and teaching and attracts excellent position in Computer Science, beginning The Department of Computer Science is department within the next five years. Ph.D. students, virtually all of whom are fully August 2003. This position is a 12-month, seeking qualified applicants for tenure-track The department offers B.S., M.S., and supported by research grants. We have close non-tenure track faculty appointment that is faculty positions beginning Fall 2003. We are Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science. Faculty ties to the nearby research laboratories of renewable annually. A PhD in Computer particularly interested in candidates in the research interests span many areas, with con- AT&T, IBM, Lucent, Siemens, Verizon, Science or a closely related field is strongly rec- broad areas of computer systems, computer and centrations in computer networking, distrib- Telcordia Technologies, NEC, and other lead- ommended. Applicants will be expected to network security, distributed computing, perva- uted and parallel systems, information retrieval ing industrial companies, including the start-up contribute to the undergraduate and graduate sive computing, software engineering, com- and databases, intelligent information systems, companies of Manhattan’s Silicon Alley and teaching mission of the department and should puter graphics, human computer interaction medical systems, and software engineering. Our the financial companies of Wall Street. have excellent teaching skills. Duties include and multimedia. We are also seeking applicants main campus is located within 10 minutes of Columbia University is one of the leading in-residence and distance learning instruction in the area of bioinformatics and computa- downtown Chicago. In addition, we have a research universities in the United States, and at the undergraduate level, as well as in-resi- tional biology. The positions require a doctoral campus located along the high technology cor- New York City is one of the cultural, financial, dence instruction in software engineering at degree in Computer Science or a closely ridor in Chicago’s western suburbs. and communications capitals of the world. the graduate level. related field, evidence of strong research Applicants should send a detailed curricu- Columbia’s enclosed campus of tree-lined Florida State University Panama City potential, as well as a commitment to quality lum vita, a statement of research and teaching walks is located in Morningside Heights on the Campus is located 100 miles southwest of teaching at both undergraduate and graduate interests, and the names and email addresses of Upper West Side. Tallahassee on beautiful North Bay and is only levels. at least four references to: Applicants should submit summaries of three miles from the waters of the Gulf of The Department of Computer Science cur- Computer Science Faculty Search research and teaching interests, CV, email Mexico. It provides opportunities for under- rently has 20 full-time faculty, numerous Committee address, and the names and email addresses of graduate and graduate study in 14 bachelor’s affiliate and adjunct faculty, over 200 under- Department of Computer Science at least three references by filing an online programs and 19 master’s or specialist pro- graduate majors, and 250 graduate students. Illinois Institute of Technology application at grams. To complement the local community Major areas of research include distributed sys- 10 W. 31st Street http://www.cs.columbia.edu/recruit. Review of college, the Panama City Campus offers tems, networks, computer and network secu- Chicago, IL 60616 applications will begin on December 1, 2002. courses at the junior, senior and graduate lev- rity, computer architecture and embedded Phone: 312-567-5152 Columbia University is an Equal els. The Panama City Campus offers a person- systems, software engineering and systems, Email: [email protected] Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We alized approach to instruction and facilitates multimedia systems, computer graphics, and http://www.cs.iit.edu encourage applications from women and interaction between students and faculty. human computer interaction. The department All positions are subject to approval. minorities. Further information about FSU-Panama City is houses several institutes and centers of excel- Illinois Institute of Technology is an equal available at http://www.pc.fsu.edu. lence in areas such as graphics, networks and opportunity, affirmative action employer. Dartmouth College Salary: $70K minimum, negotiable depend- security, including recent certification as one Faculty Positions in Computer Science ing on education and experience. of 36 national centers of excellence by the Indiana University The Department of Computer Science Screening of candidates will begin January National Security Agency. Computer Science Department seeks candidates for faculty positions starting in 6, 2003, and continue until the position is For further information, and additional Department Chair Position September 2003. We anticipate several tenure- filled. Please use the on-line application form information on our positions please refer to: The Indiana University Computer track openings at the Assistant Professor at: http://www.cs.fsu.edu/positions/recruit/ http://www.cs.gwu.edu Science Department seeks nominations and level. In special cases, a senior faculty appoint- apply_pc.html. Questions can be e-mailed to The George Washington University, applications for the position of department ment may be possible. [email protected]. Also, please located five blocks from the White House, is chair. Candidates should possess an interna- We are looking for candidates with back- arrange for at least 3 letters of reference to be an urban campus in the heart of Washington, tional reputation in the computer science grounds and interests in all areas of computer sent to: DC, and in the center of one of the largest research community, should have strong lead- science. We are particularly interested in the Ken Baldauf, Chair of Search Committee information technology areas in the nation, ership and administrative skills, and should areas of algorithms, graphics, security, data- Computer Science Department including Northern Virginia and suburban understand the importance of promoting excel- bases, and networks. Florida State University Maryland, and within a few minutes from lence in education. It is expected the chair will Persons interested should submit a curricu- Tallahassee, FL 32306-4530 many federal agencies. expand on existing research programs or initi- lum vitae, a research statement, and a teaching The Florida State University is an Equal Review of applications began on December ate new ones. She or he will have the opportu- statement. Please ask at least four professionals Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, 1, 2002, and will continue until the position is nity to fill faculty positions immediately. to send letters of reference, at least one of committed to diversity in hiring, and a Public filled. Applicants should send curriculum vitae, The Computer Science Department, part whom, can comment on teaching. Review of Records Agency. a research summary and at least three sealed of the College of Arts and Sciences, has 20 the applications will begin January 15, 2003 reference letters to: FTE faculty members and approximately 200 and will continue until the search is The George Washington Chair, Computer Science Search undergraduate majors, 100 masters students complete. Please send application materials University Committee and 100 doctoral students. The department has and general inquiries to: Department of Computer Science Department of Computer Science substantial research interactions with the pri- Delia Mauceli Tenure-Track Faculty Position in The George Washington University vately supported Indiana Pervasive Technology Computer Science Recruiting Bioinformatics Washington, D.C. 20052 Laboratories. Other research interactions Department of Computer Science The Department of Computer Science is http://www.cs.gwu.edu include the Cognitive Science Program and Dartmouth College seeking qualified applicants for a tenure-track (202) 994-7181 the nation’s first School of Informatics, which 6211 Sudikoff Laboratory faculty position beginning Fall 2003 in the The George Washington University is an offers degrees focusing on the application of Hanover, NH 03755-3510 area of bioinformatics or computational biol- equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. information technology. Specific questions can be referred to David ogy. The position requires a doctoral degree in The department occupies a gracious lime- Kotz, at [email protected]. Computer Science or a closely related bioinfor- Harvard University stone building with extensive state-of-the-art Information on faculty and their research, matics field, evidence of strong research Computer Science computing facilities. The attractive wooded facilities, and graduate students is available at potential, as well as a commitment to Assistant Professor campus of Indiana University is located in http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu. Our department quality teaching at both undergraduate and Over the last several years, Harvard’s com- Bloomington, one of the most cultural and liv- is affiliated with the new Institute for Security graduate levels. puter science faculty has experienced signifi- able small cities in the US and located less Technology Studies, and further information The Department of Computer Science cur- cant growth and moved into Maxwell than an hour from the Indianapolis airport. To can be found at http://www.ists.dartmouth.edu. rently has 20 full-time faculty, numerous affili- Dworkin, a new state-of-the-art building with learn more about the department please visit Dartmouth is an equal opportunity/affirma- ate and adjunct faculty, over 200 undergraduate excellent teaching and research facilities. The our web site at www.cs.indiana.edu. tive action employer and encourages majors, and 250 graduate students. Major areas computer science program benefits from its Applicants should send a detailed CV and applications from women and members of of research include distributed systems, net- outstanding undergraduate and graduate stu- a list of references to: minority groups. works, computer and network security, com- dents, an excellent location, significant indus- Prof. Edward Robertson puter architecture and embedded systems, trial support, and substantial support from the Computer Science Department software engineering and systems, multimedia Division of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Indiana University systems, computer graphics, and human com- We invite applications and nominations for Lindley Hall 215 puter interaction. a tenure-track faculty position in Computer Bloomington, IN 47405-7104 The department has recently initiated Science, at the level of Assistant Professor, to email: [email protected] interdepartmental programs in bioinformatics, begin in the fall of 2003. 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Computing Science

Do you have a commitment to push the frontiers of computing research in one of the facilities, as well as extensive computational infrastructure for high performance parallel most supportive environments in Canada? We are seeking outstanding candidates who computing and computer graphics. In 2001 we moved into a new research laboratory are driven by curiosity and interested in collaborative research for the following tenured building adjoined to a renovated historical building. This combined space provides us faculty chair positions: with consolidated office and research space in the middle of our campus of more than 30,000 students. Tier II Canada Research Chair (www.chairs.gc.ca) Computing Science research is well-funded in Alberta. Several provincial programs Position in software engineering and/or software systems. Candidates should have provide research opportunities that are the envy of every one in the world, including our demonstrated ability to provide research leadership in some of the following areas: multi-university collaborations (e.g., www.westgrid.ca, www.maci.ca, software architecture, software reuse, re-engineering, software system development, www.peoria.cs.ualberta.ca/aserc),r esearch chair programs (e.g., www.icore.ca), and the parallel and distributed computation, and compiler design and optimization. The CRC Alberta Ingenuity Fund (www.albertaingenuity.ca). This fund established The Alberta award is for a five-year period, renewable for another five-year period. Ingenuity Centre for Machine Learning (www.aicml.ca) in 2002. Our current complement of 47 regular faculty work within a department of about 32 Tier I Canada Research Chair (www.chairs.gc.ca) support staff. There are over 200 graduate students and over 500 undergraduate Position associated with the Alberta Ingenuity Centre for Machine Learning students in our Computing Science degree programs. We also offer joint degrees with (www.aicml.ca) targeted at exceptional individuals who have demonstrated research Engineering, Business, and other Science departments. Our performance in ACM World accomplishments in areas that combine machine learning and bioinformatics, possibly Programming Contests is evidence of our claim to be one of the best undergraduate molecular biological modeling, and related areas in nanoscience and nanotechnology. programs in the country, and our graduate students are successful in industrial and The CRC award is for a seven-year period, and is renewable. academic research labs around the world. Our department is part of a full-service university, in a province that has the fastest iCore Chair (www.icore.ca) economic growth in the country, and we enjoy strong collaborative ties with local industry. Targeted at exceptional individuals who have demonstrated research accomplishments Competition will remain open until suitable candidates are found. Find further details in Machine Learning. The iCore award is for a minimum of five years. about us at www.cs.ualberta.ca. To apply send your curriculum vita and the names and About Us addresses of three referees to: Join us in a dynamic Computing Science department, known for its collegial Iris Everitt atmosphere and collaborative research environment. Our department is in the Faculty of Administrative Assistant Science at the University of Alberta, in Edmonton, the capital of Alberta. Department of Computing Science We have established research laboratories, including Advanced Man-Machine University of Alberta Interfaces, Algorithmics, Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision and Edmonton, Alberta Multimedia Communications, Database Management, Graphics, Networks and Canada T6G 2E8 Communications, Robotics, Software Engineering, and Software Systems. We have E-mail: [email protected] abundant computing facilities, and our department leads broadly-based multidisciplinary These positions will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. research within the Multimedia and Advanced Computational Infrastructure (www.maci.ca) project. We have standard, state of the art, computational research

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens and permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.

Indiana University is an Equal encourages applications from women and Iowa State University Iowa State University is a major land-grant Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. minorities. Department of Computer Science university located in Ames, Iowa. It is a pleas- The Computer Science Department especially Tenured and Tenure-Track Positions ant, small, yet cosmopolitan city with a popu- seeks applications from women and minorities. Indiana University Purdue The Department of Computer Science has lation of over 50,000 (including about 26,000 University Indianapolis several tenure-track faculty positions open for students), a vibrant cultural scene, an excel- Indiana University Department of Computer & Information Fall 2003. Emphasis will be on hiring appli- lent medical clinic, and a secondary school sys- Computer Science Department Science cants at the assistant professor level, but we tem that ranks among the best in the United Faculty Positions Assistant or Associate Professor and invite applicants at all levels in the areas of States. In 2002, Ames has been ranked as the The Indiana University Computer Science Lecturer Software Engineering, Networks, and Systems. 20th best place to live in North America. Department anticipates filling several tenure- The Department of Computer and We are especially interested in experimental- Applicants should send a curriculum vita, track faculty positions beginning 2003-2004. Information Science invites applications for ists that can complement our existing strengths including the names and addresses of at least Areas of interest are databases, embedded sys- two tenure-track positions and one lecturer in these areas. All positions require a Ph.D. in three references, to: tems, networking and programming languages. position beginning August 2003. Rank and Computer Science or a closely related field. Chair of Search Committee In addition our new, privately endowed, perva- salary will be commensurate with academic Candidates who are in the final stages of Department of Computer Science sive technology labs will be hiring several sen- credentials and experience. obtaining a Ph.D. will also be considered. For Iowa State University ior positions in the areas of graphics, human Applicants for tenure-track positions must an assistant professor appointment, outstanding Ames, Iowa 50011-1041 computer interaction, embedded systems, data have a Ph.D. in computer science or closely potential for research in computer science and Tel: 515-294-4377 mining and security. related field and are expected to develop a promise of effective teaching at undergraduate Fax: 515-294-0258 The CS department, which is part of the high quality funded research program and be through graduate levels is required. For an E-mail: [email protected] College of Arts and Sciences, is working coop- committed to excellence in teaching at both associate professor or full professor appoint- URL: www.cs.iastate.edu eratively with our new School of Informatics, the graduate and undergraduate levels. ment, an outstanding record of research in Review of applications will begin on which offers a B.S. degree focusing on the Candidates from all specializations of computer computer science and a record of effective January 1, 2003 and will continue until the application of information technology to vari- science are welcome to apply however; we are teaching at undergraduate through graduate positions are filled. ous disciplines and has M.S. programs in preferentially seeking candidates in algorithmic levels is required. ISU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Human Computer Interaction, and Bio and computer network security and in software The department currently consists of 23 Action Employer. Women and minorities are Chemical Informatics. Cross-appointments engineering. full-time tenure-track faculty and offers B.S., encouraged to apply. with Informatics are possible in computer sci- Applicants for the lecturer position should M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science. ence related areas such as data mining and hold a minimum M.S. in computer science or It also participates in interdepartmental gradu- Johns Hopkins University search technologies. closely related field and should be committed ate programs in Bioinformatics and Dean, Whiting School of Engineering A Ph.D. in Computer Science is required to high quality undergraduate instruction and Computational Biology, and Information The Johns Hopkins University is seeking for all CS faculty positions. Applicants must contribute to the teaching mission of the Assurance. Both programs are supported by applications and nominations for the position have demonstrated potential for excellence department. Day, evening or weekend assign- large multiyear training grants from the of Dean of the Whiting School of Engineering. and productivity in research. In addition, a ments are expected. National Science Foundation. The department Exercising a high degree of autonomy, the strong contribution to the educational mission The application will consist of a letter of has about 600 undergraduates, 60 M.S. stu- Dean has responsibility for and authority over of the department is expected. interest, curriculum vitae, and a one-page dents and 40 Ph.D. students. The department the School’s programs and budgets in a highly The department occupies a spacious lime- statement of research direction and teaching has strong research and educational programs decentralized university. The University seeks stone building with extensive state-of-the-art interests. Applicants should also arrange for in Algorithms and Complexity, Artificial an individual of distinguished accomplishment computing facilities. The attractive wooded four letters of recommendation to be mailed Intelligence, Bioinformatics and to lead a faculty with a strong tradition of campus of Indiana University is located in directly to the committee. Send materials to: Computational Biology, Databases, Data excellence in research, teaching, and service. Bloomington, chosen as one of the most cul- Faculty Search Committee Mining, Parallel and Distributed Computing, Candidates should have demonstrated skills in tural and livable small cities in the US, and Department of Computer and Information Information Assurance, Programming academic leadership, administration, and only one hour from the Indianapolis airport. Science Languages, Multimedia Systems, Operating development. To learn more about the department please IUPUI Systems and Networks, and Software The Whiting School is a leader in visit our web site at www.cs.indiana.edu. 723 W. Michigan Street, SL 280 Engineering. research-based engineering education and is Please send a detailed CV and a list of ref- Indianapolis, IN 46202-5132 A dynamic faculty, moderate teaching load now in an exciting period of growth. The erences to: Deadline for applications is February 28, (typically 3 courses per year with further reduc- School has a tenured and tenure-track faculty Faculty Search Computer Science 2003. tions for junior faculty), strong graduate of 110 and enjoys the active participation of Department IUPUI is an Equal Opportunity / program, and well-funded research program an additional 20 faculty whose primary Indiana University Affirmative Action Employer. Women and provide an excellent academic environment. appointments are in the School of Medicine. It Lindley Hall 215 minority candidates are encouraged to apply. In addition interdisciplinary interactions facili- has an undergraduate population of 1,290 and Bloomington, IN 47405-7104 For further information about the depart- tated by the Laurence H. Baker Center for a full-time graduate population of 515. In part- email: [email protected] ment, please visit www.cs.iupui.edu. Bioinformatics and Biological Statistics, the nership with the University’s Applied Physics Indiana University is an Equal Information Assurance Center, DOE Ames Laboratory, the School also offers part-time Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Laboratory, and the Virtual Reality Center master’s degree programs to more than 2,000 The Computer Science Department strongly nurture cutting edge research and education. students. The School has nine academic

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Professional Opportunities departments: Biomedical Engineering (jointly ranked as one of the “Best Values” among to begin at the rank of Assistant Professor, but Jersey Shore, Philadelphia & the Pocono with the School of Medicine); Chemical national liberal arts colleges in the U.S. News will consider applicants qualified for Associate Mountains, which provide a wide range of cul- Engineering; Civil Engineering; Computer & World Report survey of quality and price in Professor. A Doctorate in Computer Science, tural & leisure activities. Science; Electrical and Computer Engineering; higher education. Small classes, a strong advis- Computer Engineering, or related field is Applicants should send a curriculum vitae Geography and Environmental Engineering; ing system, and an emphasis on independent expected. ABDs will be accepted, but the doc- & list of at least 3 references to: Materials Science and Engineering; research foster close student/faculty interac- torate must be completed by the time of the New Jersey Institute of Technology Mathematical Sciences; and Mechanical tion. Please visit us at www.knox.edu for more appointment. Any area of specialty will be Attn: Personnel Box CCS-CS Chair Engineering. The Whiting School is also the information about the College, the department considered, but ideal candidates will have University Heights home of thirteen research centers. and our facilities. research interests in computer networks. Newark, NJ 07102-1982 Sharing the same campus and many of the To apply, please send us a curriculum vitae, Screening of applications will begin November The vitae may also be submitted by email same facilities, the School of Engineering has a a letter detailing your research interests and 2002 and continue until positions are filled. to [email protected]. (Inquiries may be directed to: close relationship with the Krieger School of teaching philosophy and copies of your gradu- Send resume, three letters of reference, and “[email protected]”) Review of applica- Arts and Sciences. It also collaborates exten- ate transcripts. Also please arrange to have visa status (if applicable) to: tions will begin immediately & will continue sively with the University’s School of sent to us copies of current letters of recom- Alton F. Sanders until the position is filled. The university Medicine and Applied Physics Laboratory. mendation from three references, one of which Computer Science and Systems Analysis reserves the right to substitute equivalent edu- Additional information on the Whiting must address your teaching. Send your applica- Dept. cation and/or experience at its discretion. School may be found at www.wse.jhu.edu. tion to: School of Engineering and Applied NJIT is an equal opportunity, affirmative Nominations and/or letters of application John F. Dooley, Associate Professor Science action, equal access employer & especially with a curriculum vitae should be sent to: Department of Computer Science Miami University encourages applications from minorities, Dr. Steven Knapp, Provost Knox College, #138 Oxford, OH 45056 women & persons with disabilities. Chair, Engineering Search Committee 2 East South Street Phone: 513-529-5935, Fax: 513-529-1524 Johns Hopkins University Galesburg, IL 61401-4999 Email: [email protected] New York University Room 265, Garland Hall (e-mail: [email protected]) Electronic submissions are encouraged. Department of Computer Science 3400 North Charles Street Review of applications will begin as soon as Miami University, located 35 miles north Regular Faculty Position Baltimore, MD 21218-2688 they are complete and will continue until the of Cincinnati, has 14,000 undergraduate and The department expects to have several Or e-mailed to: [email protected] position is filled. 1,800 graduate students. Miami has recently regular faculty positions beginning in The Search Committee will begin review- Knox College is an affirmative action, been recognized as a top value in higher educa- September 2003 and invites candidates at all ing nominations and applications immediately. equal opportunity employer. In keeping with tion by The Fiske Guide to Colleges 2003 and levels. We will consider outstanding candidates The University expects to fill this position by its 165-year commitment to equal rights, the the Kaplan-Newsweek College Catalog 2003; was in all areas; high priority areas include: bioin- July 1, 2003. College particularly welcomes applications again named a “Public Ivy” in the “The Public formatics, databases, distributed and secure sys- The Johns Hopkins University is an Equal from individuals in under-represented groups. Ivies: America’s Flagship Universities”; and tems, e-commerce, HCI, machine learning, Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. was ranked 26th among national public univer- mobile and autonomous computing, network- Marquette University sities in the US News & World Report 2003 ing, and operating systems. Faculty members Johns Hopkins University Department of Mathematics, Statistics, college rankings. are expected to develop an independent first- Department of Computer Science and Computer Science We encourage applications from a broad rate research program and to participate in Tenure-Track Faculty Position Assistant Professor spectrum of individuals, including women and teaching at all levels from the undergraduate The Department of Computer Science at The Department of Mathematics, Statistics members of ethnic minorities. Miami to the doctoral. The new appointees will be Johns Hopkins University is seeking applica- and Computer Science invites applications for University is an affirmative action/equal offered highly competitive salaries, competitive tions for a tenure-track faculty position at all a tenure-track position in Computer Science at opportunity employer. startup packages, and low-cost university hous- ranks and in all fields. We have particular the Assistant Professor level, to begin Fall ing within short walking distance of the interest in senior level candidates with 2003. A Ph.D. in Computer Science or a Montana State University department. New York University is located in research and teaching interests in systems, net- closely related field is required by the time of Computer Science Department Greenwich Village, one of the most attractive works, security, algorithmic theory, program- appointment. Candidates in all areas of spe- Assistant Professor residential areas of Manhattan. ming languages, machine learning, artificial cialization will be considered, but preference The Computer Science Department at The department may also have one or intelligence, computer vision, computational will be shown to those with a demonstrated Montana State University is seeking outstand- more visiting positions, with appointments for biology and bioinformatics. Of highest interest interest in research that complements current ing candidates with a commitment to excel- either one or two semesters. are candidates who will further increase the areas of study within the department. lence in teaching and research for a The department has 30 regular faculty national and international recognition of our Requirements include a commitment both to tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor members and several adjunct, clinical, research and teaching programs. quality teaching and outstanding scholarship. level beginning August 15, 2003, or January 1, research, and visiting faculty members. Current All applicants must have a Ph.D. in com- The department offers the successful appli- 2004. strengths of the department lie in algorithms, puter science or a related field and are cant the opportunity to work in a multi-disci- An earned Ph.D. in Computer Science or a compilers and programming languages, compu- expected to show evidence of an ability and plinary environment where research is closely related field is required. Applicants in tational biology, computer graphics, computer willingness to develop academic research and currently conducted in distributed all areas of computer science are encouraged to vision and image processing, cryptography and teach programs of the highest quality. computing, bioinformatics, biomathematical apply, but candidates with an interest or expe- security, distributed and parallel computing, Commitment to quality teaching at the under- modeling and biostatistics; in algebra, both rience in Software Engineering and/or multimedia, natural language processing, scien- graduate and graduate levels will be required of abstract and computational, logic, and proba- Database Systems will be given preference. tific computing, and verification. There are all candidates considered. bility theory; and in mathematics education. In The Department offers degrees at all academic specialized laboratories and research facilities Johns Hopkins is a private university well- addition, faculty members work jointly with levels and has active research programs in for computer graphics and multimedia, com- known for its commitment to academic excel- the Medical College of Wisconsin, the many areas. MSU is located in one of the most puter vision, and parallel and distributed com- lence. Accordingly, Hopkins attracts extremely Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical beautiful outdoor recreational areas in the puting. talented undergraduates and graduate students. Center and the departments of Biology and country. Collaborative research with industry is The Department of Computer Science is Biomedical Engineering. For a complete position description, facilitated by the geographic proximity to the among the first rank of departments at the The department offers both undergraduate application instructions, information about main research centers of AT&T, BellCore, Hopkins in terms of funded research activities and graduate degrees in Computer Science, the Department, and a description of the IBM, Lucent, Matsushita, NEC, and Siemens. and student involvement in educational pro- Mathematics and Mathematics Education. In area, candidates must visit Applications should include a resume, a grams. The administration at Johns Hopkins addition, a terminal Master of Science in www.cs.montana.edu/search. Other statement of career objectives and key publica- recognizes the major role that computer sci- Computing is offered jointly with the depart- questions may be addressed to tions; junior candidates also need to have at ence and information technology must play in ment of Electrical and Computer Engineering; [email protected]. least three letters of reference sent to the the future of the University. and a Master of Science in Bioinformatics is The review of candidates will begin address below. Applicants are encouraged to See the department webpage at offered jointly with the Medical College of February 15, 2003 and continue until the posi- provide a URL for a description of their activi- http://www.cs.jhu.edu for additional informa- Wisconsin. For more information about the tion is filled. ADA/AA/EO/VetPref. ties. To guarantee full consideration, applica- tion about the department, including links to department and its programs see tions should be received no later than Jan. 6, research laboratories and centers. http://www.mscs.mu.edu. New Jersey Institute of 2003; however, this is not a hard deadline, as Applicants should apply using the online Marquette is a Catholic, Jesuit University Technology all candidates will be considered to the extent application form, which can be accessed from that offers undergraduates a vigorous liberal College of Computing Sciences feasible, until all positions are filled. http://www.cs.jhu.edu/apply. Those applicants arts core combined with a choice of 60 Chair, Department of Computer Science Please send applications to: who cannot access this URL may send their majors. The Graduate School offers 39 masters The Dept. of Computer Science at New Shanta Stroud materials to: and 11 doctoral degrees across 11 colleges and Jersey Institute of Technology Faculty Search Faculty Search Committee schools. The university offers to all members of (http://www.cs.njit.edu) invites applications for Department of Computer Science Department of Computer Science its community the educational, professional the position of Dept. Chair for an appointment New York University Room 224, New Engineering Building and cultural advantages of its location in the to begin as early as July 1, 2003. The dept. is 251 Mercer Street Johns Hopkins University heart of Milwaukee. More information is avail- part of the newly formed College of New York, NY 10012-1185 Baltimore, MD 21218-2694 able at http://www.mu.edu. Computing Sciences (http://www.ccs.njit.edu), New York University is an equal opportu- Fax: 410-516-6134 Applicants should submit a cover letter which also houses the Dept. of Information nity/affirmative action employer. Phone: 410-516-8577 with a statement of research interests and Systems & also offers a multi-disciplinary If you have any problems or have any ques- teaching philosophy, together with a current undergraduate program in Information Northeastern University tions, please email [email protected] CV, and should arrange for three letters of ref- Technology. With strong backing from the uni- College of Computer and Information We encourage applications to be submitted erence to be sent to: versity, the College of Computing Sciences is Science as soon as possible; however, to ensure full Computer Science Hiring Committee continuing its plans for growth, in which the Boston, Massachusetts consideration, complete applications (includ- Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Dept. of Computer Science and its new chair Faculty Position in Information Science ing the reference letters) should be received by Computer Science will play significant roles. The College of Computer and Information February 1, 2003. Marquette University Candidates must have a PhD in Computer Science invites applications for a tenure-track The Johns Hopkins University is an P.O. Box 1881 Science or a closely related field & excellent faculty position in information science begin- EEO/AA employer. Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881 record of research, teaching & service that ning in Fall 2003. The position is at the Email applications may be sent in post- merits appointment as a tenured full professor. Assistant Professor level, but exceptional can- Knox College script, Word or PDF format to Successful applicants must have the intellec- didates at the senior level (Associate or Full Department of Computer Science [email protected]. Review of applications tual & leadership qualities needed to help our Professor) will also be considered. Although Computer Science Tenure-Track Teaching will begin December 1 and continue until the growing dept. achieve the next level of excel- any area of information science and technol- Position position is filled. lence in teaching, research & industrial out- ogy will be considered, candidates are particu- The Department of Computer Science reach. larly sought with research and/or teaching invites applications for a tenure-track position Miami University The Computer Science dept. currently has interests that include empirical research meth- at the Assistant Professor level or above to School of Engineering and Applied 27 tenured/tenure-track faculty & a student ods, organizational and social informatics, begin Sept. 1, 2003. We seek candidates with Science, Dept. of Computer Science & enrollment of over 1,500. The dept. offers information systems design and development, the potential for excellence in teaching and Systems Analysis degrees at the undergraduate, graduate & doc- and information security. Current areas of fac- research in a liberal arts institution. While all Assistant/Associate Professor of toral levels. Departmental research interests ulty research in information science include areas of specialization will be considered, the Computer Science or Computer include algorithms, artificial intelligence, com- human-computer interaction/CSCW, data- following areas would be particularly comple- Engineering putational biology & bioinformatics, computer bases/data mining, information retrieval, and mentary to the current faculty: database man- The School of Engineering and Applied vision, databases, parallel processing, simula- natural language processing. A Ph.D. in infor- agement systems, graphics and visualization, Science (www.eas.muohio.edu/csa) seeks appli- tion & modeling, software engineering & com- mation science, information systems, computer theory of computation. A Master’s degree in cants for tenure-track positions in Computer puter networking. science or a related field is required. Computer Science with some industry experi- Engineering and Computer Science beginning NJIT has an enrollment of approx. 9,000 The College has a diverse full-time faculty ence is required, a PhD is preferred. fall 2003. Successful candidates will be students, with almost 25% enrolled in the of 23, with approximately 675 undergraduates, Knox is a highly selective independent lib- expected to teach courses, conduct labs, per- College of Computing Sciences. The univer- 125 Masters students and 50 Ph.D. students. eral arts college with students from 48 states form service and maintain an active research sity is located in the University Heights sec- Located on the Avenue of the Arts in Boston’s and 41 countries. The college is consistently program. We are primarily seeking applicants tion of Newark, close to New York City, the (cont'd)

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Professional Opportunities historic Back Bay, the College takes advantage up packages will be highly attractive. as being equivalent to tenured positions. graduate and undergraduate teaching and in of its location to foster collaborations with Northwestern is a top-ranked and well- OGI is located 12 miles west of Portland, obtaining and participating in sponsored other institutions in the greater Boston area. endowed private university. It attracts the Oregon, in the heart of the Silicon Forest. research. Applicants must have a PhD or The College will be moving to a new state of brightest students from all fifty states and from Portland’s thriving high-tech community, equivalent in Computer Science. Salary con- the art building opposite the Museum of Fine around the world. The main campus is located extensive cultural amenities and spectacular siderations will be based on qualifications; the Arts in Fall 2004. on the Lake Michigan shore in Chicago’s natural surroundings combine to make the school provides nationally competitive com- Please send a resume, statement of research upscale north suburb of Evanston. With its quality of life here extraordinary. To learn pensation. interests, and three letters of recommendation combination of natural beauty, rich culture and more about the department, OGI, OHSU and Applications will be accepted until the to: the nation’s finest school districts, this area has Portland, please visit www.cse.ogi.edu. positions are filled; however, on-campus inter- Faculty Hiring Committee long been recognized as one of the most desir- To apply, send a brief description of your views of candidates will begin in March 2003. College of Computer Science able places to live in the U.S. research interests, the names of at least three Send a vita including a statement of research 161 Cullinane Hall Applicants should send a curriculum vita, references, and a curriculum vitae with a list of and teaching objectives and the names of at Northeastern University statement of research and career objectives, publications to: least three references to Boston, Massachusetts 02115 and at least three references for junior posi- Chair, Recruiting Committee Dr. Douglas Lawrence, Interim Chair Electronic submission of documents is tions and five for senior positions, by email to Department of Computer Science and School of Electrical Engineering and encouraged; see http://www.ccs.neu.edu/hiring [email protected] or by postal Engineering Computer Science for details. Screening of applications begins mail to: OGI School of Science and Engineering at Stocker Center immediately and will continue until the search Faculty Search Committee OHSU Ohio University is completed. For further information, send Department of Computer Science 20000 NW Walker Road Athens, OH 45701-2979 e-mail to [email protected]. Northwestern University Beaverton, Oregon 97006 [email protected] Northeastern University is an Equal 1890 Maple Avenue The email address for inquiries is: Ohio University is an equal opportunity Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We Evanston, IL 60201 [email protected]. and affirmative action employer. strongly encourage applications from women For full consideration, applications should OGI/OHSU is an Equal Opportunity/ and minorities. be received by January 1, 2003. Preference will Affirmative Action employer. We particularly The Pennsylvania State be given to early applications, and interviews welcome applications from women, minorities, University Northeastern University may start in late fall, 2002. and individuals with disabilities. Department of Computer Science and College of Computer And Information Further information about the Department Engineering Science and the University can be found at The Ohio State University Faculty Position Vacancies Boston, Massachusetts http://www.cs.northwestern.edu and Department of Computer & Information Applications are invited for several tenure- Faculty Position in Computer Science http://www.northwestern.edu. Science track faculty positions at all ranks. Outstanding The College of Computer and Information Northwestern University is an Equal Assistant, Associate and Full Professors candidates in all areas of computer science and Science invites applications for a tenure-track Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. The Department of Computer and engineering will be considered. Areas of partic- faculty position in computer science beginning Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in Information Science invites applications for ular focus are Bioinformatics, Computer Vision in Fall 2003. The position is at the Assistant the United States. several tenure-track/tenured positions. The and Robotics, Database & Multimedia Professor level, but exceptional candidates at department’s focus areas are in artificial intelli- Systems, Distributed Systems, Embedded the senior level (Associate or Full Professor) Oakland University gence, graphics, networking, software engineer- Systems, Internet and Ubiquitous Computing, will also be considered. Candidates will be Department of Computer Science and ing, and systems. Outstanding applicants in Networking, Security, VLSI including Analog considered from all major disciplines of com- Engineering any of these areas will be considered, with pri- and Mixed-Mode Circuits. Additional coordi- puter science. A Ph.D. in computer science or Assistant/Associate Professor ority given to the artificial intelligence nated hiring with the School of Information related field is required. The Department of Computer Science and (speech, vision, and machine learning in par- Sciences and Technology (IST) and the The College of Computer and Information Engineering invites applications for two ticular) and networking (security in particular) Department of Electrical Engineering is possi- Science of Northeastern University maintains tenure-track positions at the assistant/associate areas. ble. The Department of Computer Science and a strong research program with significant professor level to begin in August 2003. Appointments at all ranks will be consid- Engineering (CSE) has 24 collegial, tenure- funding from the major federal research agen- Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in ered. Applicants for an assistant professor posi- track faculty and the university is committed cies and private industry. It has particular Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or tion should hold or be completing a Ph.D. in to growing the faculty ranks over the next sev- strengths in programming languages and soft- a closely related field by the appointment computer science and engineering or a closely eral years. Eight members of our faculty are ware engineering, distributed computing, cryp- date. Candidates must show exceptional prom- related field, and have a commitment to excel- recipients of the NSF Career Award. tography and networks, databases, and artificial ise in both research and teaching. Desired lent research and quality teaching. Applicants Our faculty also received 7 NSF ITR intelligence. areas of interest include software engineering, for a senior position should also demonstrate a Grants and a $2.5M Research Infrastructure The College has a diverse full-time faculty database systems, networking, and VLSI strong record of external funding and impact Grant in recent years. There are state-of-the- of 23, with approximately 675 undergraduates, design. on their field. art research labs in areas including microsys- 125 Masters students and 50 Ph.D. students. In For full consideration, applications should The department maintains and encourages tems design and VLSI, computer vision and addition to degrees in computer science, the be submitted by January 15, 2003. Appli- active collaborations With Ohio robotics, virtual environments, high perform- College offers an innovative B.S. program in cations will be accepted until the positions are Supercomputer Center, Advanced Computing ance computing and bioinformatics and a Information Science, combining traditional filled. The positions are open subject to funds Center for the Arts and Design, Center for major networking lab is being built. The computer science with relevant material from availability. Applicants should send a letter of Cognitive Science, Department of Biomedical Department offers a graduate program with business and the social sciences in an inte- intent, resume, the names of three references, Informatics, and many other units in the uni- about 90 Masters students and 90 Ph.D. stu- grated program that focuses on the interaction copies of publications and a statement of versity. dents and enrollment controlled undergraduate between information, computers, and people. research and teaching interests to: To apply, send a curriculum vita (including programs in computer science and computer Located on the Avenue of the Arts in Dr. Ishwar K. Sethi, Chair names and addresses of at least three refer- engineering. By Fall 2003, the Department Boston’s historic Back Bay, the College takes Department of Computer Science and ences) and a statement of research and teach- will move into a new 100,000 square feet advantage of its location to foster collabora- Engineering ing interests, by e-mail to: building housing both CSE and IST tions with other institutions in the greater Oakland University [email protected] (http://www.cse.psu.edu/ist.html). Boston area. The College will be moving to a Rochester, MI 48309-4478 or by mail to: Penn State is a major research university new state of the art building opposite the For further information, consult Chair, Faculty Search Committee and is ranked second in the nation in industry- Museum of Fine Arts in Fall 2004. www.cse.secs.oakland.edu. Department of Computer and Information sponsored research among universities. US Please send a resume, statement of research Science News and World Report consistently ranks interests, and three letters of recommendation OGI School of Science and The Ohio State University PSU’s College of Engineering undergraduate to: Engineering at OHSU 2015 Neil Avenue, DL395 and graduate programs in the top 15 of the Faculty Hiring Committee Department of Computer Science and Columbus, OH 43210-1277 nation. The university is located in the beauti- College of Computer and Information Engineering Review of applications will begin immedi- ful college town on State College, a town of Science Faculty Positions ately and will continue until the positions are about 40,000 inhabitants in the center of 161 Cullinane Hall The Department of Computer Science and filled. For additional information please see Pennsylvania with a variety of outdoor recre- Northeastern University Engineering invites applications for faculty http://www.cis.ohio-state.edu. ational activities nearby. The university offers Boston, Massachusetts 02115 positions at all ranks. The current strengths of The Ohio State University is an Equal outstanding events from collegiate sporting Electronic submission of documents is our department include graphics and visualiza- Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. events to fine arts productions. Many major encouraged; see http://www.ccs.neu.edu/hiring tion, adaptive systems and machine learning, Qualified women, minorities, or individuals population centers on the east coast (New for details. Screening of applications begins databases and data mining, networking, pro- with disabilities are encouraged to apply. York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington immediately and will continue until the search gramming languages, software systems, human- D.C., Baltimore) are only a few hours drive is completed. For further information, send e- computer interaction, spoken language Ohio University away and convenient air services to several mail to [email protected]. systems, software engineering, control, com- School of Electrical Engineering and major hubs are operated by three major airlines Northeastern University is an Equal puter architecture, image processing, and Computer Science out of State College. Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We applied formal methods and verification of Faculty Position in Computer Science Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in com- strongly encourage applications from women both hardware and software. In addition to The School of Electrical Engineering and puter science, computer engineering, or a and minorities. these areas, our target areas for hiring include Computer Science (EECS) of the Russ College closely related field and should be committed bioinformatics and computational biology, of Engineering and Technology at Ohio to excellence in both research and teaching. Northwestern University security, mobile and embedded systems, real- University anticipates hiring one tenure-track Support will be provided to the successful Department of Computer Science time and reactive systems, high-performance assistant professor in Computer Science. applicants for establishing their research pro- Faculty Openings: All Areas & All Ranks computing, vision, robotics, and sensor Qualified applicants in all areas of Computer grams. We encourage dual career couples to http://www.cs.northwestern.edu fusion. While these are particular areas of Science are encouraged to apply, but special apply. Applications should be received by The Computer Science Department at interest, we will consider outstanding candi- consideration will be given to candidates in January 31, 2003 to receive full consideration. Northwestern University invites applications dates in any area of computer science and operating systems, distributed systems, com- To apply by electronic mail, send your resume in all areas of computer science for three or engineering. puter networking, security, and databases. At (including curriculum vitae and the names and more faculty positions at all professorial ranks. Building on a shared commitment to excel- the undergraduate level, the school offers an addresses of at least three people willing to Northwestern has built an excellent core lence in graduate education and research, ABET accredited BSCS degree in Computer write a letter of recommendation) as a post- faculty with expertise in artificial intelligence, Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Science as well as ABET accredited BSEE script file or pdf file to [email protected] bioinformatics, design, distributed and parallel Technology (OGI) merged with Oregon degrees in both traditional Electrical or by post to: systems, e-commerce, educational technology, Health Sciences University (OHSU) on July Engineering and a Computer Engineering Chair, Faculty Search Committee graphics, information systems, multimedia sys- 1, 2001. OGI now is the OGI School of track. Graduate students in Computer Science The Pennsylvania State University tems, robotics, and theoretical computer sci- Science and Engineering in the re-named can pursue an MS in Computer Science or a Department of Computer Science and ence. Building on these core areas and Oregon Health & Science University PhD degree in Electrical Engineering with Engineering broadening to other strategic areas of computer (OHSU). The merger is enabling the CSE Computer Science concentration. 220 Pond Laboratory science, we have now embarked on a campaign department to expand in core disciplines and The School of EECS has been in existence Box CRN to attain national leadership at the forefront of establish strong interdisciplinary collaborations since the late 1800’s and currently has an University Park computer science. We seek ambitious, ener- among researchers in information technology, authorized staffing of 31 tenure-track faculty PA 16802-6106 USA getic, and innovative candidates to join this health care, biomedical engineering, and envi- serving approximately 700 undergraduate and For more information about the young, dynamic, and rapidly growing depart- ronmental and biological sciences. Significant graduate students. The school has access to the Department of CSE at PSU, see ment and encourage applications from quali- collaborations between OGI and OHSU have Stocker Endowment, which generates over http://www.cse.psu.edu. fied underrepresented minorities and women. existed for 30 years. $600,000 per year of usable income for sup- PSU is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Successful candidates must have demon- The typical teaching load in CSE is two porting research and graduate education. Action Employer. Women and minorities are strated commitment to teaching as well as graduate-level classes per year. Faculty receive Sponsored research expenditures in the school encouraged to apply. strong abilities to pursue research. Typical contracts of 2-5 years duration, renewable are over $8M per year. Additional information Click on the link to fill out and print an teaching load is three quarter courses per year. annually with satisfactory academic perform- on our programs, faculty, and facilities is avail- Affirmative Action Applicant Data Card. The department will move to a new $35 mil- ance. NSF, NIH and other federal research able at http://webeecs.ent.ohiou.edu. NOTE: This will require you to have Adobe lion building in 2004. Compensation and start- sponsors recognize OGI faculty appointments All faculty are expected to participate in Acrobat Reader 4.0 or better to download this

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Professional Opportunities form and fill it in prior to printing it. This chair position is filled. Applications should Purdue University http://cs.roosevelt.edu/jobs. EOE. form can then be faxed to Nancy Clark at include cover letter, full curriculum vitae, a Department of Computer Sciences (814) 865-3176. one page statement of professional interests, Tenure-Track Positions Ryerson University and a separate listing of five references that The Department of Computer Sciences at The Electrical & Computer Engineering The Pennsylvania State includes their names, addresses, phone/e-mail Purdue University invites applications for Department University addresses and be submitted either through e- tenure-track positions beginning August 2003. Tenure-Track Faculty Positions School of Information Sciences and mail to [email protected] or through postal Positions are available at the assistant professor Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in the Technology mail to: level; senior positions will be considered for Area of Software engineering, Computer University Park Campus Chairperson, IST Chair Search Committee highly qualified applicants. Applications from architecture, and Embedded systems: The The School of Information Sciences and School of Information Sciences and outstanding candidates in all areas of computer Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology (IST) at The Pennsylvania State Technology science will be considered. Areas of particular Department, Ryerson University, Toronto, University invites applications for the Ed 001 Thomas Building – Box interest include security, mobile and wireless Canada, invites applications for three positions Frymoyer Chair in Information Sciences and The Pennsylvania State University systems, scientific computing and computa- commencing August 2003. Details and require- Technology. Anticipated starting date is University Park, PA 16802 tional biology, and software engineering. ments of the positions can be found at website: August 2003. Penn State is committed to affirmative The Department of Computer Sciences http://www.ee.ryerson.ca/positions.html. The chair will have the opportunity to pro- action, equal opportunity and the diversity of offers a stimulating and nurturing academic Application review will begin immediately vide leadership and contribute significantly to its workforce. environment. Thirty-six faculty members have and continue until the positions are filled. the culture and research agenda of this excit- research programs in analysis of algorithms, ing new school and its programs. The School Pomona College bioinformatics, compilers, databases, distrib- Saint Xavier University opened in fall 1999 as a new academic unit Visiting assistant professor, 3-year non- uted and parallel computing, geometric model- Computer Science Department with college status within the University. It tenure-track, starting 7/03. Requirements: ing and scientific visualization, graphics, Saint Xavier University, a coeducational, currently has 22 tenured and tenure-track fac- Ph.D. in computer science (ABD considered), information security, networking and operating liberal arts university, is seeking candidates for ulty who have been awarded over $7.6 million excellence in teaching wide range of courses, systems, programming languages, scientific two tenure-track positions in its Computer in public and private research funding over the ability to teach ethnically diverse student body, computing, and software engineering. The Science Department starting January 2003. last two years. The school’s baccalaureate pro- and active research agenda. department implements a strategic plan for The successful candidate must have a serious gram has approximately 800 students, its Ph.D. Send CV; 3 letters of recommendation (at future growth which is strongly supported by commitment to teaching and curriculum program has 25 students, and a masters of sci- least one on teaching); statement of teaching the higher administration. This plan includes a development at the undergraduate and gradu- ence program is slated to begin in fall 2003. philosophy; and description, written for the new building expected to be operational in ate levels of computer science education, and a Planned growths in all these areas, as well as non-specialist, of research accomplishments 2005 to accommodate the significant growth well-documented history of teaching effective- the addition of a professional master degree, and plans to in faculty size. Further information about the ness. This position involves the teaching of are scheduled over the next three years. A new Search Committee department is available at http://www.cs.pur- courses at the introductory, core, and advanced 180,000 ft, state-of-the art building is under Computer Science Program due.edu. undergraduate levels of our Computer Science construction and will open in fall 2003. This Pomona College Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in and Computer Studies programs, and at the building will showcase the School and stand as 610 North College Avenue Computer Science, or a closely related disci- graduate level in our Master of Science in a symbol of the University’s commitment to Claremont, CA 91711-6348 pline, and should be committed to excellence Applied Computer Science in Internet the information sciences and related technolo- or by email to [email protected] in teaching and have demonstrated strong Information Systems program. Other responsi- gies. The Department of Computer Science (plain text preferred). potential for excellence in research. Salary and bilities include student advising and recruiting, and Engineering from the College of Applications completed by 2/17/03 will benefits are highly competitive. Special depart- scholarship, and committee and departmental Engineering will also occupy the building. receive full consideration. mental and university initiatives are available tasks. Applicants must possess a doctorate IST is an interdisciplinary school with a Pomona College is an equal opportunity for junior faculty. Applicants can apply elec- (ABD considered) in Computer Science or a focus on research and education that empha- employer and especially invites applications tronically by sending a curriculum vitae, a related field. sizes theoretical and applied perspectives of from women and under-represented groups. statement of career objectives, and names and Applications, including a letter of interest, how information technology impacts and is More information: www.cs.pomona.edu contact information of at least three references curriculum vita, graduate transcript, statement impacted by virtually any setting. The faculty’s as a postscript or .pdf file to [email protected] of his or her teaching philosophy, documenta- research is grounded by the information, com- Princeton University due.edu. Alternatively, applicants can send tion of his or her teaching effectiveness, and puter, behavioral, and social sciences; inte- Department of Computer Science hard copies of their application to: two letters of recommendation should be sub- grates concepts and theories of people, Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track positions Chair, Faculty Search Committee mitted to: information, and technology; and spans across The Department of Computer Science at Department of Computer Sciences Dr. Florence Appel both multiple domains and levels of analysis. Princeton University invites application for Purdue University Department of Mathematics and Computer The School’s educational mission is to pro- Assistant Professor, tenure-track positions. We West Lafayette, IN 47907-1398 Science vide students with an understanding of the are entertaining applications in all areas of Applications are being accepted now and Saint Xavier University multidisciplinary principles that govern the Computer Science. Candidates for more senior will be considered until the positions are filled. 3700 W. 103rd St. creation, organization, application, and struc- ranks with exceptional records of research will Any inquiries should be sent to Chicago, Illinois 60655 ture of information, as well as the issues associ- also be considered. Applicants must demon- [email protected]. ated with the application of information strate superior research ability. A Ph.D or Purdue University is an Equal Simon Fraser University technologies. IST enjoys a strong commitment equivalent in Computer Science or related Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The School of Computing Science at from School and University-level administra- areas is required. Women and minorities are especially encour- Simon Fraser University in Greater Vancouver tion for faculty to engage in interdisciplinary Successful candidates at all ranks are aged to apply. invites applications for several tenure-track research, innovative teaching, and collabora- expected to pursue an active research program positions at the Assistant Professor level. tive scholarship across other programs at the and to contribute significantly to the teaching Rochester Institute of Outstanding candidates at more senior levels University and beyond. programs of the department. Applicants should Technology will be considered as well. A Ph.D. in The chair candidate is expected to be, and include a resume and the names of at least Computer Science Department Computing Science or equivalent is required, continue to be, a world-class scholar who has a three people who can comment on the appli- The Computer Science Department at with a strong commitment to excellence in rich appreciation for, and a willingness to build cant’s professional qualifications. Applications Rochester Institute of Technology has an open research and teaching. Candidates at the more connectivity across, research issues of informa- should be sent to: visiting faculty position, and expects to have senior levels should have a strong record of tion and related technologies from multiple Chair, Search Committee additional visiting and tenure-track faculty publication, research funding, and student disciplinary bases. The candidate is also Dept. of Computer Science positions (pending approval of funding) begin- supervision and instruction. Preference will be expected to be a strong mentor who enjoys Princeton University ning September 2003. The Department is cur- given to candidates in systems-oriented areas, working with other faculty and graduate stu- 35 Olden Street rently accepting applications and interviewing human computer interaction or interdiscipli- dents. They should have an interest in, and Princeton, NJ 08544-2087 candidates for these positions. The Department nary areas such as bioinformatics. However, commitment to, teaching (primarily at the E-mail [email protected] offers an MS and a CSAB-accredited BS the overall innovation and promise of the can- graduate level). For more about IST go to The committee will begin to consider degree in Computer Science. didate’s work will be considered as important ist.psu.edu. application in January 2003. Princeton Applicants in any field of Computer as any specific area. For more about Penn State, please go to University is Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Science will be considered. While a Ph.D. in Simon Fraser University is consistently one www.psu.edu. Screening of candidates will Action employer. Computer Science or a related field is pre- of the top-ranked, publicly-funded universities begin immediately and will continue until the ferred, a Masters degree in Computer Science in Canada. The School of Computing Science with relevant industrial experience is accept- currently has over 150 Ph.D. and M.Sc. stu- able. Teaching experience is highly desirable. dents, 700 undergraduate majors, and 40 fac- University of Massachusetts Boston An important goal of the College and the ulty members. The School is at the outset of a Institute is achieving diversity in the student phase of strong growth. As part of the body, faculty, staff, and administration. “Doubling the Opportunities” program of the Alton J. Brann Distinguished Professorship Applications from minorities, women, and government, both the number of faculty and other under-represented groups are especially students shall be significantly increased within The Alton J. Brann Distinguished Professorship is a chaired tenured position in the encouraged. the next four years. The School of Computing College of Arts & Sciences. It carries endowed support and is to be filled by a dis- Science highly encourages interdisciplinary tinguished scientist who will influence and enhance our computational science pro- For complete details and submission grams. Initial appointment will be at the professor level, although if a suitable junior instructions, please see: research building upon the strengths of Simon candidate is selected it will be at the associate professor level. http://www.cs.rit.edu/deptInfo/facPos.html Fraser University. RIT is an equal opportunity, affirmative Simon Fraser University is situated on We are seeking a scientist who is actively involved in computational science and Burnaby Mountain in Greater Vancouver. who has an interdisciplinary research program in such areas as bioinformatics, ecoin- action employer. formatics, computational molecular biology, ecosystems modeling, computational Vancouver thrives as a scenic waterfront city physics, or computer engineering. The applicant’s established research area will com- Roosevelt University, Chicago located just minutes away from the mountains plement and build on existing strengths, and offer an opportunity to develop an The School of Computer Science and and a wide range of outdoor activities. It has active program around the chaired position that would support post doctoral fellows, Telecommunications the mildest climate in Canada. Vancouver’s visiting scientists, industry practitioners, and additional research activities. Candidates Assistant or Associate Professor of cultural and intellectual pursuits, leisure oppor- are expected to have a distinguished research publication record and significant record Computer Science and tunities, favorable climate, and clean and safe of external grant support. The candidate will have a primary appointment in one of the environment are consistently cited as quality doctoral granting departments with a joint appointment, if appropriate, in one of the Telecommunications other science departments. Applications are invited for a tenure-track of life factors that make it one of the most faculty position at the Assistant or Associate desirable places in the world to live and work. The successful candidate will be expected to: Professor level starting Fall, 2003. Ph.D. in In accordance with Canadian immigration • Add to the existing strengths in the Sciences and increase UMass Boston’s visibility Computer Science, Telecommunications or requirements, priority will be given to both nationally and internationally in a way that attracts other scholars to our campus. closely related field preferred. Areas of expert- Canadian citizens and permanent residents of • Have an established or emerging national and international reputation in computa- ise desired: network engineering and design, Canada. Simon Fraser University is committed tional science. data communications, or network manage- to employment equity and encourages applica- • Develop an active research agenda at this campus, initiating and engaging in ment. Teaching load includes lab courses. tions from all qualified women and men, collaborative and interdisciplinary programs. Associate Professor candidates are expected including visible minorities, aboriginal people • Obtain substantial external research support. to have excellent teaching records and out- and persons with disabilities. Applications will Review of applications will begin in January 2003 and continue until the position is filled. standing research accomplishments. Assistant be accepted until the positions are filled. For Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of Professor candidates must show ability and updated information see www.cs.sfu.ca. three references to Chair, Alton Brann commitment to teaching and research poten- To apply, send a curriculum vitae, evidence Professorship Search Committee, University University of tial. Applications, including CV, cover letter, of research productivity, and the names, of Massachusetts Boston, Office of Human addresses and phone numbers of three referees Resources, Search #610, 100 Morrissey Massachusetts and list of references should be submitted elec- Blvd., Boston, MA 02125-3393. tronically to the search committee chairperson to: Boston Dr. Alex Wolpert [email protected] An Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, (cont'd) Title IX employer. www.umb.edu Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

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Faculty Search Faculty Search Committee educational, business and cultural life of 1, 2003. However, review of completed School of Computing Science Department of Computer Science Alberta through the impact of its integrated applications will begin December 13, 2002. Simon Fraser University Texas A&M University mandate of teaching, research and community Recommendation writers should send let- Burnaby, British Columbia College Station, TX 77843-3112 service. In excess of 4,500 courses are offered ters directly to the same address, to arrive Canada V5A 1S6 Applications will be accepted until the in 16 Faculties at the University of Alberta before January 1, 2003 if possible. Reference email: [email protected] positions are filled. where more than 33,000 students are enrolled. letters will NOT be requested directly by the The Faculty of Science consists of approxi- department. Stony Brook University Tulane University mately 300 full-time faculty members and 250 Applications should be sent to: Computer Science Computer Science Faculty Positions in Electrical Engineering support staff in seven Departments that offer CS Faculty Search Committee Faculty Positions (Tenure-Track) and Computer Science B.Sc., M.Sc. and Doctoral programs. The c/o Debra Zaller, CS Academic Personnel Stony Brook University’s Computer The Department of Electrical Engineering Departments are Biological Sciences, Department of Electrical Engineering and Science Department has several tenure-track and Computer Science invites applications for Chemistry, Computing Science, Earth and Computer Sciences faculty positions for Fall 2003. We are particu- at least two tenure-track faculty positions in Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematical and University of California, Berkeley larly interested in receiving applications from Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Statistical Sciences, Physics and Psychology. In 381 Soda Hall junior candidates in experimental computer or Computer Science starting in Fall 2003. addition to offering undergraduate programs to Berkeley, CA 94720-1776 systems, specifically in wireless/mobile comput- Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Electrical over 6,000 full-time students, the academic The University of California is an Equal ing, security, and computer-human interaction. Engineering, Computer Engineering, or staff members are actively involved in graduate Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. The Department currently has 41 faculty mem- Computer Science, a strong commitment to instruction and research. Research activities bers and is expected to recruit additional mem- both research and teaching, a publication generate approximately $55 million in grant University of California, Berkeley bers in the next few years. There are five main record in their area, and demonstrate potential and contract support. Further information may School of Information Management and active research areas in the department: graph- for obtaining external research funding. be obtained from the World Wide Web at Systems ics/visualization, logic programming/database, Outstanding candidates at all levels and from http://www.ualberta.ca/SCIENCE Dean concurrency/verification, computer systems, all areas of expertise especially with research The Dean is responsible to the Provost and The University of California at Berkeley and algorithms. Detailed information on the interests in nanotechnology and Vice-President (Academic) for the supervision invites applications or nominations for the research activities of these groups can be found bioinformatics will be considered. and administration of the academic programs, position of Dean of the School of Information in the department home page: Applicants should send a letter of intent, a budget, and all activities of the Faculty. Management and Systems (SIMS). www.cs.sunysb.edu. statement of research and teaching interests, a Candidates should have proven administrative This multidisciplinary school was estab- The Department is in a stage of significant resume, and the names of at least three refer- ability, well-developed leadership skills and lished at Berkeley seven years ago. The mission expansion, including a new Computer Science ences including the reference’s address, e-mail, strong academic qualifications in a field of of SIMS is to advance the understanding of building, along with a new New York State telephone, and fax number to: research that enhances the activities of the the organization, management and use of infor- Center of Excellence in Wireless Internet and Dr. Paul F. Duvoisin Faculty. mation and information technology, and the Information Technology. The Department is Search Committee Chair The appointment will take effect on July 1, impact of information on individuals and insti- also associated with the Center for Data-inten- Department of Electrical Engineering and 2003 or as soon as possible thereafter. tutions. The School has a technical compo- sive Computing at the neighboring Computer Science Written nominations or applications, nent addressing the design of information Brookhaven National Laboratory. Stony Brook Tulane University accompanied in the latter case by a resume of systems and a social sciences component con- enjoys close proximity to both New York City New Orleans, LA 70118 qualifications and experience, and the names cerned with the need of the people who create and Long Island’s majestic ocean beaches. Its Applications will be accepted until the of three referees should be submitted by and use organized information. More informa- school districts are highly ranked nationally. positions are filled. Tulane University is an December 15, 2002 to: tion about the school can be found at Opportunities for industrial collaborations equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Dr. D.R. Owram http://www.sims.berkeley.edu. abound with many high-profile IT companies Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Our search is for someone with an out- close by. Moreover, the Computer Science University at Buffalo, The State 2-10 University Hall standing record of achievement in research of Department offers a congenial working envi- University of New York University of Alberta the stature commensurate with appointment to ronment. Faculty Positions in Computer Science Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2J9 full professorship at the University. We also Applicants should have a Ph.D. in and Engineering E-mail: [email protected] seek someone with strong interdisciplinary Computer Science or a related discipline. The Department of Computer Science and All qualified candidates are encouraged to interests who is comfortable dealing with both Review of applications will begin soon and will Engineering (CSE) has faculty openings at all apply; however, Canadians and permanent res- technology and social science, who can inter- continue until the positions are filled. Please levels. Excellent candidates in all areas of CSE idents will be given priority. The University of act productively with faculty, university admin- send a detailed resume, the names of at least will be considered, but we solicit applicants in Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are istrators, private sector constituents, and the three references, and three publications to: systems and applied areas, especially biometrics committed to the principle of equity in broader community which the University Chair of Faculty Recruiting Committee and bioinformatics, high-performance computing, employment. We welcome diversity and serves. Computer Science Department multimedia, databases, networks, and security. encourage applications from all qualified Applications should include curriculum Stony Brook University CSE faculty are affiliated with the Center women and men, including persons with dis- vitae, a bibliography, a brief description of Stony Brook, NY 11794-4400 for Computational Research, which has abilities, members of visible minorities, and research, management accomplishments or Please arrange to have at least three refer- recently been rated as the leading academic Aboriginal persons. other interests, as well as three references ence letters sent to the same address, or letters high-performance computing center world- which include email addresses. Applications or may also be sent to [email protected]. In wide, the Center of Excellence in Document University of Arizona nominations should be postmarked no later addition, please e-mail to the same address a Analysis and Recognition, the Center of Tenure-Track than February 1, 2003 and sent to: URL pointing to your online resume and pub- Excellence in Bioinformatics, the NSA Center Applications invited for a tenure-track Chair, SIMS Dean Search Committee lications. of Excellence for Information Assurance, the Assistant Professor position in the Depts. of University of California, Berkeley AA/EOE. Applications from women and National Center for Geographic Information Linguistics and Computer Science beginning Office of the Vice Provost minorities are particularly sought. For informa- and Analysis, and the Center for Cognitive Aug., 2003. Ph.d. required in Linguistics, 200 California Hall tion about this position and other job opportu- Science. The faculty include AAAI, ACM, Computer Science or related field. Strong Berkeley, CA 94720-1500 nities see www.stonybrook.edu/cjo. and IEEE Fellows as well as NSF Career and commitment to excellence in teaching, and a The University of California, Berkeley is ITR awardees. The average research funding in demonstrated strong potential in research. an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Texas A&M University the past three years is approximately $6 mil- Primary consideration will be given to special- Employer. Department of Computer Science lion, with over $9 million funding in the last ists in human language and speech technology, Faculty Search one year. natural language processing, and artificial University of California, Los Applications are invited for several tenure- Junior candidates are expected to have a intelligence. Angeles track faculty positions. The Computer Science Ph.D. in Computer Science/Engineering or The tenure home will be the Dept. of Department of Computer Science Department has strong activities in both related field by August 2003, and must demon- Linguistics, but part of the responsibility will Tenure-Track Positions Computer Science and Computer strate evidence of potential for publishing and be to the Dept. of Computer Science. In The Department of Computer Science in Engineering. Outstanding candidates at all lev- developing a successful externally funded Linguistics, he/she will be expected to con- the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and els and from all areas of specialization in both research program. Senior candidates are tribute to the development of a Professional Applied Science at the University of Computer Science and Computer Engineering expected to have an excellent record of publi- Master of Science degree program in Human California, Los Angeles, invites applications will be considered. cation and funded research as well as interna- Language Technology. for tenure-track positions in all areas of Texas A&M University has long enjoyed tional stature and recognition commensurate Required: Cover letter, Curriculum Vitae Computer Science and Computer Engineering. national leadership status in engineering edu- with rank. and the names of at least three references to: Applications are also strongly encouraged from cation. Today, the Dwight Look College of All applications should include a cover let- D. Terence Langendoen distinguished candidates at senior levels. The Engineering is one of the largest and best ter, curriculum vitae, and the names of at least Chair of HLT Recr. Committee UCLA Campus administration is committed to endowed in the nation, and it ranks among the three references (applicants for senior positions Dept. of Linguistics significant growth in the faculty of Computer top institutions in every significant national should have five references). In addition, all PO Box 210028 Science Department, with a projection of 3-4 poll. applicants should have letters of reference Tucson, AZ 85721-0028 new faculty members per year for the next five The Department of Computer Science is sent. The due date for applications and letters Review will begin on Feb. 3, 2003, until years. one of the fastest-developing departments in of reference is January 3, 2003. Address appli- the position is filled, subject to availability of Quality is our key criterion for applicant the College. In recent years, it has built a cations and letters to: funds. The University of Arizona is an selection. Applicants should have a strong strong national reputation based on the quality Chair, Faculty Search Committee EEO/AA employer -M/W/D/V. commitment to both research and teaching of its faculty and programs. The Department Department of Computer Science and Consult and an outstanding record of research for their offers B.S., Master’s and Ph. D. degrees in Engineering http://www.hr.arizona.edu/25255xfacx.htm for level. We seek applicants in any mainstream Computer Science and Computer 201 Bell Hall the official job announcement; ref # and salary area of Computer Science and Computer Engineering. Currently we have 31 tenured University at Buffalo range. Engineering, but we particularly welcome those and tenure-track faculty, including eight NSF Buffalo, NY 14260-2000 with a strength in systems, networking, com- PYI/NYI/CAREER award recipients. Most Email: [email protected] University of California, Berkeley pilers, theory, and in interdisciplinary areas major areas of computer science and engineer- The University at Buffalo is New York’s The University of California, Berkeley such as bioinformatics and electronic com- ing research are included among the research largest and most comprehensive public univer- invites applications for tenure-track positions merce. interests of our current faculty. More informa- sity. As the second largest city in New York in Computer Science at the Assistant Professor To apply, please visit tion is available on the Web at state, Buffalo is the hub of a metropolitan area level beginning in Fall Semester 2003 http://www.cs.ucla.edu/recruit. Faculty applica- http://www.cs.tamu.edu. with a population over 1.1 million. University (appointment subject to budgetary approval). tions received by January 15 will be given full Candidates should have a Ph. D. in life is enriched by scenic, recreational, and cul- Applicants should have received (or be consideration. Computer Science or Computer Engineering tural opportunities in the city, suburbs, and the about to receive) a doctoral degree in The University of California is an Equal or a closely related field, a strong commitment neighboring Niagara and Metro Toronto Computer Science, EECS, or Computer Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. to both research and teaching, and demon- regions. For more information, please visit our Engineering, or a related field. A principal strated ability to perform research and acquire website, http://www.cse.buffalo.edu. requirement is demonstrated excellence in University of California, Santa external funding appropriate to the rank being The University at Buffalo is an Equal research. In addition, potential for excellence Barbara sought. The department welcomes applications Opportunity Employer/Recruiter. in teaching and leadership are important Department of Computer Science from academic couples seeking to co-locate. requirements. Successful applicants will be Faculty Positions Applications from minority and women candi- University of Alberta expected to establish a quality research pro- The University of California Santa Barbara dates are especially encouraged. Texas A&M Faculty of Science gram and to teach both graduate and under- invites applications for faculty positions in University is an affirmative action/equal The University of Alberta invites applica- graduate courses in their general area of Computer Science and Computer Engineering. opportunity employer committed to diversity. tions and nominations for the position of Dean specialty. The Department of Computer Science cur- Applicants should send a statement of of the Faculty of Science. Interested persons should send an applica- rently has 25 full-time faculty and approxi- research and teaching interest, a complete The University of Alberta has a clear tion consisting of a resume, a one- to two-page mately 180 graduate students (including resume, and have at least three references send vision, shared by the Faculty of Science: to be statement of their future research and teaching approximately 90 Ph.D. students) involved in letters of recommendation by email to indisputably recognized, nationally and inter- interests/plans, a select subset of publications, various research areas including digital libraries [email protected] or by hard copy to: nationally, as one of Canada’s finest universi- and the names of three references you have and databases, parallel and distributed systems, ties and among a handful of the world’s best. asked to send in recommendations. We will programming languages, networking, computer The University plays an integral role in the not consider applications received after March and network security, theory of computation, Page 18 January 2003 COMPUTING RESEARCH NEWS

Professional Opportunities algorithms, computer vision, human-computer dents and 500 undergraduate students, and The Department has 17 tenure-track and 2 The committee will begin reviewing appli- interaction, and computational science. awards approximately 65 M.S. and 20 Ph.D. research faculty members, with a substantial cations on January 15th, 2003 and will con- The Department of Computer Science is degrees per year. Annual research and educa- portion of our 100 graduate students pursuing tinue to receive applications until the positions part of an expanding College of Engineering, tion programs are supported by extramural the Ph.D. We have significant external fund- are filled. Applications will not be reviewed which encompasses over 100 faculty in various funding of approximately $7M. The ing, including NSF Career and ITR Awards, a until all reference letters have been received. engineering disciplines. UCSB is a major Department has well-equipped research and $2.2M grant in Communications and The University of Florida is an Affirmative research institution, elected member of the teaching laboratories and occupies 45,000 Networks that is part of the Army Research Action Employer and women and minorities Association of American Universities, as well square feet of space including research labora- Lab’s Collaborative Technology Alliance, and are encouraged to apply. For more information as an integral part of the nine-campus tory space in a new Engineering Research an NSF CISE Research Infrastructure Grant about the department and positions, please University of California system. Graduate Center. Additional information is available at for parallel and distributed computing. A major visit http://www.cise.ufl.edu. degrees in Computer Science are offered at the the departmental web site: UDel biotechnology initiative M.S. and Ph.D. levels. The Department and http://www.ececs.uc.edu. (http://www.dbi.udel.edu) offers opportunities University of Georgia the College feature a highly collaborative and The College is renowned as the home of for collaborative research in bioinformatics. Computer Science stimulating working environment. Department co-operative education, which remains the The University of Delaware is centrally Assistant Professor positions faculty lead numerous NSF ITR projects, and hallmark of our programs, providing profes- located between Philadelphia and Baltimore, The Department of Computer Science at have recently been awarded two NSF IGERT sional experience for all undergraduate stu- with major government and industrial labs the University of Georgia invites applications grants for interdisciplinary graduate education dents in 1000 companies in the US, Germany, nearby. Considerable information about the for tenure-track positions for Fall 2003. and research, in computational science and and Japan. Building on this foundation, we are Department is available at Successful applicants must be committed to engineering and in interactive digital multime- integrating distance learning during co-op http://www.cis.udel.edu. To apply, please mail a excellence in both research and teaching. dia. The total amount of 2001-02 extramural terms to create a variety of unique five-year curriculum vitae to Our two open positions are dedicated to funding in the department was more than 6.8 combined BS/MS programs. The University is Professor Errol Lloyd the Georgia strategic initiative Yamacraw, million dollars. completing a major building campaign Chair of the Faculty Search Committee whose goal is to make Georgia a world leader Applicants should hold a doctoral degree designed to make it one of the finest urban set- Department of Computer and Information in the design of broadband communications in Computer Science or a related field; tings in American higher education. A com- Sciences systems, devices, and chips. These positions are appointments are scheduled to begin in 2003- pact campus permits easy access to all University of Delaware at the assistant professor level but a higher 2004. Primary consideration will be given to resources, including the College of Medicine, Newark, DE 19716 level might be possible under special circum- candidates who apply by January 15, 2003, with which we share a new Department of In addition, candidates should have three stances. Relevant research areas include net- however positions will remain open until filled. Biomedical Engineering. confidential letters of reference sent directly to working, operating systems, distributed systems, Send resume, research and teaching state- The University of Cincinnati is a state-sup- either (but not both) the above address or mobile computing, architecture, chip design ments, and names and addresses of at least four ported, comprehensive Research 1 institution [email protected]. The CV and letters of and embedded systems, programming lan- referees to: with an endowment of $900 million, the tenth reference shall be shared with departmental guages, and compilers. We currently have sev- Recruitment Committee largest among public institutions in the nation. faculty. Applications will be accepted until the eral faculty with research interests spanning Department of Computer Science Cincinnati has been identified as one of the positions are filled; those received by February these areas. University of California most livable cities in America in a tristate met- 1, 2003 are assured full consideration. Computer Science is a growing and con- Santa Barbara, CA 93106-5110 ropolitan area of 1.8 million, with excellent Qualified minority group members and women genial department of 21 faculty. The depart- To apply by electronic mail, send the appli- cultural and entertainment opportunities, and are encouraged to apply. ment has 400 undergraduate and over 90 cation to: [email protected]. Additional a moderate cost of living combined with a The University of Delaware is an equal graduate students and offers the B.S., M.S., information about the Computer Science wealth of housing options. Curricula vitae opportunity employer. and Ph.D. degrees in CS. The teaching load Department may be found at and/or nominations should be sent electroni- allows for substantial concentration on http://www.cs.ucsb.edu. cally (preferably in pdf format) to Dr. Roy University of Florida research. In addition to the areas in which we The department is especially interested in Eckart ([email protected]). Computer and Information Science and are recruiting, our faculty cover a broad range candidates who can contribute to the diversity The position will remain open until filled, Engineering of research interests, including distributed and excellence of the academic community but review of applications will begin Assistant/Associate/Full Professor information systems, human-computer interac- through research, teaching, and service. An December 1, 2002. The Department of Computer and tion, databases, vision and image processing, EO/AA employer. The University of Cincinnati is an Information Science and Engineering at the theory, algorithms, bioinformatics, scientific Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University of Florida invites applications for computing, parallel and distributed computing, The University of Chicago employer and encourages applications from several tenure-track positions at all ranks and artificial intelligence. Department of Computer Science women and minorities. beginning January 2002 or anytime thereafter. The University of Georgia, founded in The Department of Computer Science at While applications in all areas of computer sci- 1785, is the oldest land-grant university in the the University of Chicago is recruiting at all University of Colorado at ence and engineering are welcome, we are par- nation and the largest university in Georgia, levels in a wide range of topic areas, including Colorado Springs ticularly interested in outstanding candidates with a student body of over 32,000. It is but not limited to AI, bioinformatics, compu- The University of Colorado at Colorado with expertise in the following fields: systems located in Athens, a charming and historic tational linguistics, security, systems, and the- Springs seeks a renowned scholar in Computer and architecture, digital arts, bioinformatics university town of 100,000, approximately 65 ory. Science, preferably in the areas of software and biocomputing, computer graphics and miles from metropolitan Atlanta, with mild The University of Chicago has the highest engineering or computer communications and visualization, computer networks, computer winters and warm summers. The University standards for scholarship and faculty quality- networks. This position is endowed by El algorithms, database and information boasts a major Performing Arts Center and the and the Computer Department’s charge and Pomar Foundation, one of the largest private systems, human-computer interaction, country’s best fitness and exercise facility for goal is substantial growth through appoint- foundations in the west. El Pomar Foundation augmented reality, intelligent interfaces students and faculty. It was recently ranked in ments that will enhance the quality and pres- creates opportunities for Colorado’s future and nanotechnology. the top 20 public universities by U.S. News tige of our University. We especially value through proactive philanthropy and innovative All applicants should hold a PhD in and World and Report. faculty whose research has impact and visibil- partnerships. Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Submit a vita and a statement of research ity beyond Computer Science. This position offers a unique opportunity a closely related discipline, and should be com- interests and arrange to have three reference The University and Argonne National for a candidate to have two related leadership mitted to excellence in teaching and research. letters sent to: Laboratory established the Computation roles. Twenty-five percent of the El Pomar Salary and support are competitive and depend Prof. David Gries Institute to facilitate such interdisciplinary Professor’s time will be devoted to bringing on background and experience. Faculty Search Committee Chairman research. The Chicago Metropolitan area is technical expertise to CITTI, the University The Department of CISE currently has Computer Science diverse and exciting. The local economy is vig- affiliated Colorado Institute for Technology tenure track faculty of 32 and a student body The University of Georgia orous, with international stature in banking, Transfer and Implementation. The remaining of 336 graduate and 1370 undergraduate stu- 415 GSRC trade, commerce, manufacturing, and trans- seventy-five percent of the El Pomar Professor’s dents. The Department encompasses a wide Athens, GA 30602-7404 portation, while the cultural scene can boast time will be as a faculty member with the range of research areas including high perform- To be assured full consideration, applica- diverse cultures, vibrant theater, world Computer Science Department. Click ance computing, database systems, computer tions should be received by 15 January 2003. renowned symphony, opera, jazz, and blues, not http://www.cs.uccs.edu/~cdash/epp/long.htm vision, computer graphics, simulation, com- UGA is an equal opportunity/affirmative to mention the best pizza in the world. to see a full description of the position. puter networks and security and distributed action employer and especially encourages Please send applications and letters of rec- Candidates must have the qualifications, and real-time systems. applications from women and minorities. ommendation to: experience, and professional stature appropri- Candidates should send a curriculum vitae Professor Stuart A. Kurtz, Chairman ate for the academic rank of professor of com- and have at least three letters of recommenda- The University of Iowa Department of Computer Science puter science and a demonstrated commitment tion sent to: Computer Science Department The University of Chicago to excellence in research and teaching. Chair, Faculty Search Committee Assistant Professor Positions, Fall 2003 1100 E. 58th Street, Ryerson Hall Applicants should send a letter describing c/o Robyn Edwards The University of Iowa Computer Science Chicago, IL 60637-1581 qualifications and experiences, curriculum vita, Department of Computer and Information Department invites applications for tenure- The University of Chicago is an Equal and contact information for five references. Science and Engineering track positions at the assistant professor level. Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Salary and other support costs are negotiable. 301 CSE, P.O. Box 116120 We will consider strong candidates in all encourages applications from under-repre- Applications and nominations should be University of Florida research areas, but especially seek those with sented minorities and women. directed to the: Gainesville, FL 32611 expertise in graphics, HCI, systems and El Pomar Professor Search Committee e-mail to: [email protected] University of Cincinnati Department of Computer Science Tel: (352) 392-1212 (cont'd) Leadership Position Announcement University of Colorado at Colorado Head, Department of Electrical & Springs Computer Engineering and Computer P.O. Box 7150 University of Massachusetts Boston Science, College of Engineering Colorado Springs, CO 80933 The College of Engineering of the Applications for this position may be sent Department of Computer Science University of Cincinnati invites nominations electronically to a confidential e-mail address, and applications for the position of Head of [email protected]. the Department of Electrical & Computer Applications will be reviewed beginning Assistant Professor Engineering and Computer Science (ECECS). February 1, 2003 and continue until the posi- The Computer Science Department at the University of Massachusetts The Head is expected to have a strong com- tion is filled. Boston invites applications for Fall 2003 for one faculty position at the mitment to advancing research and education, The University of Colorado is an Assistant Professor level. We are a growing department, offering a BS, and to lead the development of innovative pro- Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity MS with an emphasis on software engineering, and a recently established doctoral program. We seek to strengthen our research program significantly. grams, especially joint ventures with other aca- employer and encourages a diversity of appli- Current faculty interests include databases, data mining, biodiversity informat- demic units, to encourage integrative efforts cants. ics, natural language processing, computer and human vision, system model- within ECECS, and to foster and strengthen ing, and theoretical computer science. entrepreneurial and academic partnerships University of Delaware Strong candidates will be considered from any area of Computer Science. with industry. Qualifications for the Head posi- Computer and Information Sciences Evidence of significant research potential and a PhD in Computer Science, tion include an earned doctoral degree in elec- Faculty Positions Computer Engineering, or a related area are required. Applicants should be able trical engineering, computer engineering, Applications are invited for multiple to teach all levels of computer science. We offer a competitive salary and a gener- computer science, or a closely related field; a tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to ous start-up package. Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements about research and teaching, and the names and email addresses of three references to Office of distinguished record in research and education; begin Fall 2003. Outstanding candidates for Human Resources, Search 730, University of Massachusetts Boston, 100 Morrissey a clear vision for the disciplines; and estab- senior level positions are also encouraged to Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125-3393. lished leadership and interpersonal skills. apply. Of primary interest are candidates The ECECS Department offers undergrad- whose research is in networks, systems, secu- Our campus overlooks Boston harbor; our faculty and students enjoy professional life University of uate and M.S. programs in Electrical rity, software engineering, graphics and visuali- in a center of academia and the software Engineering, Computer Engineering, and zation, speech processing, data mining, or industry. For more information, visit us at Massachusetts Computer Science, and offers the Ph.D. in databases. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or http://www.cs.umb.edu Boston An Affirmative Action, Equal Electrical Engineering and in Computer its equivalent, and should be committed to www.umb.edu Science & Engineering. The Department has excellence in research and teaching. The nor- Opportunity, Title IX employer. 46 full-time faculty, 350 full-time graduate stu- mal teaching load is three courses per year. Page 19 COMPUTING RESEARCH NEWS January 2003

Professional Opportunities networks, databases and information systems, positions will commence immediately and will core and elective computer science courses to University of Mississippi verification, applied algorithms, and computa- continue until June 30, 2003, or until the posi- undergraduate and graduate students, and Assistant Professor tional biology. tions are filled. establishing professional connections with the The Department of Computer and Candidates should be committed to devel- Chair of Search Committee some of the thousands of thriving information Information Science invites applications for oping a nationally recognized research pro- Department of Computer Science technology companies in the area. tenure-track positions at the Assistant gram, supervising Ph.D. students, and University of Manitoba Applicants must have a doctorate in Professor level. obtaining appropriate funding. A Ph.D. in Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Canada Computer Science or a closely related disci- Requirements include a Ph.D. or equiva- Computer Science (or a closely related field) is E-mail: [email protected] pline at the time of appointment. Please send a lent in computer science or a closely related required. Telephone: (204) 474-8313 statement of research interests and goals; cur- field. The applicant must have the ability to Iowa City is a small city of approximately Fax: (204) 474-7609 riculum vitae; selected relevant papers; the teach both undergraduate and graduate stu- 75,000, with excellent public schools, afford- Website: www.cs.umanitoba.ca names, addresses, email addresses, and tele- dents, conduct research in major areas of com- able housing, outstanding health care facilities, phone numbers of at least three references and, puter and information science, and supervise and abundant cultural and recreational activi- The University of Massachusetts, if appropriate, your residency status to: M.S. and Ph.D. students. Applicants are espe- ties. The University is situated along the banks Amherst Dr. Thomas M. Costello, Head cially invited from individuals with the ability of the Iowa River and is adjacent to the shops Faculty and Research Scientist Positions Department of Computer Science to teach in the systems area at the undergradu- and restaurant area of downtown Iowa City. The University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Massachusetts, Lowell ate and graduate levels. To apply, please send a curriculum vita, a invites applications for tenure-track faculty One University Avenue The BSCS program has been accredited by statement of research and career objectives, positions at the assistant professor Lowell, Massachusetts 01854 CSAB since 1990. The University is located in and three letters of recommendation to: level. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in [email protected] the historic town of Oxford in the wooded Faculty Hiring Committee Computer Science or related area and should Review of applications will begin immedi- hills of north Mississippi, an hour drive from Computer Science Department show evidence of exceptional research ately, and will continue until the positions are Memphis. Oxford has a wonderful small-town University of Iowa promise. Candidates with an established record filled. atmosphere with excellent schools. 14 MacLean Hall of strong research may also apply for positions The University of Massachusetts is an Review of applications will begin immedi- Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1419 other than at the assistant professor level. We equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, ately and will continue until the position is Applications or queries may be sent to particularly welcome candidates who would and encourages applications from women and filled or an adequate applicant pool is reached. [email protected]. More information can thrive in a highly collaborative environment minorities. The applicant must provide evidence of be found at www.cs.uiowa.edu/hiring. in which projects often span several research research potential, effective communication Evaluation of applications will begin imme- groups. University of Michigan, Ann skills, and a broad background in computing. diately and continue until the position is filled. The Department of Computer Science has Arbor Please send (email preferred) a complete appli- Applications received on or before January 15, 39 tenure and research track faculty and 180 Department of Electrical Engineering and cation (including vita, graduate courses, and 2003, will be assured of consideration. Ph.D. students with broad interdisciplinary Computer Science vita/citizenship status) and the names of four Women and minority candidates are espe- research interests. The department offers first- Computer Science and Engineering references to: cially urged to apply for this position. The class research facilities and has just moved into Division Search Committee University of Iowa is an Affirmative a new state-of-the-art building. Please see Faculty Positions Department of Computer and Information Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. http://www.cs.umass.edu for more Applications and nominations are solicited Science information. Applications should reference for multiple junior and senior faculty positions The University of Mississippi University of Manitoba search R17424. in the Computer Science and Engineering 229 Weir Hall Department of Computer Science We also invite applications for Research (CSE) Division. Qualifications include an out- University, MS 38677 Assistant Professor Faculty (R17423), Research Scientist standing academic record, a doctorate or Email: [email protected] Applications are invited for at least 4 full- (R17422), Postdoctoral Research Associate equivalent in computer engineering or com- WWW: http://www.cs.olemiss.edu time tenure-track positions in the Department (R17422), and Research Fellow (R17422) puter science, and a strong commitment to Phone: (662) 915-7396 of Computer Science at the University of positions in all areas of Computer teaching and research. Candidates from all Fax: (662) 915-5623 Manitoba, at the Assistant Professor level, Science. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in areas of computer science and engineering are commencing July 1, 2003, or as soon as possi- Computer Science or related area (or an M.S. encouraged to apply, especially those in graph- The University of Missouri- ble thereafter. Some of these positions are part plus equivalent experience), and should show ics and software systems. Columbia of the Computer Science Development Plan evidence of exceptional research The University of Michigan is a Non Department of Computer Engineering and that has been approved and funded by the promise. These positions are grant-funded; Discriminatory/Affirmative Action Employer. Computer Science Manitoba Provincial Government. Minimum appointments will be contingent upon contin- Please send resume, url and names of three Announcement of Faculty Positions qualifications are a PhD in Computer Science ued funding. or more references to: The Department of Computer Engineering or equivalent, complete or completed at time To apply, send a letter with your vitae and Professor John E. Laird, Assoc. Chair and Computer Science invites applications for of appointment, and evidence of strong at least three letters of recommendation to: CSE Division several tenure-track positions. Applicants research and teaching potential in Computer Search {fill in number from above} Department of Electrical Engineering and should have or are about to complete a PhD in Science. A Faculty of Science startup research c/o Chair of Faculty Recruiting Computer Science Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or grant will be awarded to all newly appointed Department of Computer Science University of Michigan a related field. Applicants should show evi- faculty members. University of Massachusetts 1301 Beal Avenue, Room 3402 dence of excellent research and teaching We are primarily seeking expertise in the Amherst, MA 01003-9264 Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2122 promise. Successful applicants will be expected areas of Databases and/or Software Review of applications has begun and will URL: http://www.eecs.umich.edu/cse to establish a quality research program, to Engineering. We will also consider candidates continue until available positions are You may submit applications and inquiries teach both graduate and undergraduate in the areas of programming languages and filled. Salary commensurate with education via email to [email protected] courses, and to participate in student advising. compilation, human-computer interaction, and experience; comprehensive benefits Currently the department has several open operating systems, networks, data security and package. University of Michigan – positions: one in Computational Mathematics cryptography, bioinformatics, and multimedia, Inquiries and requests for more information Dearborn (computer/network security and cryptography); as well as outstanding candidates in other areas can be sent to: [email protected] Department of Computer and Information one in Knowledge-Based Health Care (medical of Computer Science. Duties will include The University of Massachusetts is an Science imaging, networked multimedia, digital library, undergraduate and graduate teaching and Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Assistant/Associate Professors artificial intelligence, storage/processing of supervision, research, and service-related activ- employer. Women and members of minority The Department of Computer and images/videos, and human-computer interac- ities. groups are encouraged to apply. Information Science (CIS) at the University of tion); one in Networked Learning Systems The Department currently has 22 full-time Michigan - Dearborn invites applications for (natural language processing, human-computer tenure-track faculty members and 6 full-time UMass Lowell tenure-track faculty positions. Rank and salary interaction, networked multimedia, web-based instructors, and offers a full range of both Computer Science will be commensurate with qualifications and multimedia applications, and high performance undergraduate and graduate programmes, Bioinformatics and Biomedical Computing experience. All areas will be considered, with communications and networking); one in including cooperative programmes. We cur- The Department of Computer Science at preference being given to embedded systems, Operating Systems (operating systems, com- rently have over 50 graduate students and over the University of Massachusetts Lowell seeks enterprise computing, intelligent systems, soft- piler, and software engineering); and, one in 400 undergraduate students. There are a total scholars with exceptional records or, for junior ware engineering, and virtual systems. Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. of approximately 25,000 students at the appointments, with exceptional potential to The applicant must have a Ph.D. in CIS or We request that applicants specify a position University of Manitoba. expand our interdisciplinary program in a closely related discipline by the time of that most closely matches their expertise. The Department was founded in 1970 and Bioinformatics and Biomedical Computing. appointment and will be expected to do schol- The Department of Computer Engineering is currently expanding. The Computer Science Successful candidates will be expected to par- arly and sponsored research, as well as teaching & Computer Science has established several Development Plan, funded by the Provincial ticipate in the development of a national at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. outstanding federally and industrially funded Government of Manitoba, has provided $3.6 stature academic and research program with a The CIS Department offers several BS and MS research programs in multimedia communica- million of special funding for this expansion. strong interdisciplinary emphasis. Currently, degrees. Doctoral programs are under discus- tions and networking, bioinformatics and com- In addition, a new $50M Engineering and working relationships exist between Biology, sion in the College of Engineering and putational biology, applied image processing Information Technology Complex is nearing Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics Computer Science. The current research areas and fuzzy-logic-based vision systems, speech the completion of the design phase, and it will and Philosophy. in the department include CAD/CAM, distrib- recognition and human-machine interfaces, house all of the teaching and research activi- We invite applications for several tenure- uted systems and middleware, embedded soft- large dataset scientific visualization, distributed ties of the department. track faculty positions, to start in September ware systems, graphics and visualization, and computing and web technology with applica- Winnipeg (www.city.winnipeg.mb.ca) has a 2003. The applicant’s primary focus should be information engineering. tions in education, cognitive science and con- great deal to offer, both culturally and recre- in Computer Science and its applications to The University of Michigan – Dearborn is nectionist machines, content-based image ationally, with a number of professional and biomedical computing, medical informatics located in the southeastern Michigan area and databases, high-performance computing and ethnic arts groups, professional sports teams, and/ or biomolecular computation. We antici- offers excellent opportunities for faculty collab- networking, spatial data analysis and informa- outstanding restaurants, and many opportuni- pate hiring at the assistant professor level, but oration with many industries. tion fusion, and spatial descriptions and robot ties nearby for all types of outdoor activities in will consider outstanding candidates at senior The University of Michigan – Dearborn is navigation. all seasons. The Winnipeg housing market is levels. dedicated to the goal of building a culturally Please send a resume, a statement of teach- one of the most favourable in Canada to the Our campus is located 35 miles northwest diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to ing and research plan, and three references to: home buyer. of Boston in the state’s high-tech corridor and teaching and working in a multicultural Faculty Search Committee Chair This is an excellent opportunity for indi- is considered the most technology-oriented of environment, and strongly encourages applica- Prof. Yunxin Zhao viduals with outstanding research potential the five UMass campuses. The CS department tions from minorities and women. Department of Computer Engineering and and a commitment to excellence in teaching has 20 full-time faculty, as well as over 400 A cover letter, curriculum vitae including Computer Science to get in on the ground floor of an exciting, undergraduates in our accredited bachelor’s e-mail address, and three letters of recommen- 201 Engineering Building West expanding department. The University of program and over 250 graduate students in the dation should be sent to: University of Missouri-Columbia Manitoba encourages applications from master’s and doctoral programs. Our research Dr. William Grosky, Chair Columbia, Missouri 65211-2060 qualified women and men, including members specialties include human-computer interac- Department of Computer and Information http://www.cecs.missouri.edu of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and tion, visualization and perception, bioinformat- Science We will start the review of applications persons with disabilities. All qualified candi- ics, database systems, computer networks, University of Michigan – Dearborn January 01, 2003, and will continue to con- dates are encouraged to apply; however, languages and compilers, object-oriented soft- Dearborn, MI 48128-1491 sider applicants until positions are filled or Canadians and permanent residents will be ware engineering, internet and web systems e-mail: [email protected] until the closing date of July 15, 2003. Subject given priority. and newly formed groups in computational Internet: to availability of funds, positions are expected Further information concerning the complexity, computational geometry, network http://www.engin.umd.umich.edu/CIS to start in January or August 2003. Department and the University may be and system security, and robotics and assistive Phone: 313.583.6424 The University of Missouri is an obtained from the Department’s website technology. For more information about us, Fax: 313.593.4256 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity (www.cs.umanitoba.ca) and the University’s please visit http://www.cs.uml.edu and The University of Michigan – Dearborn is employer, and is designated a Doctoral/ website (www.umanitoba.ca). http://genome.uml.edu. an equal opportunity/affirmative employer. Research Extensive Institution by the Carnegie Applicants should send a curriculum vitae We are seeking candidates who will con- Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. and the names of three referees to the address tribute to the intellectual life of the depart- To request ADA accommodations please con- below. Qualified women are particularly ment, the university and the region by tact our ADA Coordinator at (573) 884-7278 encouraged to apply. Consideration for the establishing active research groups, teaching (V/TTY). Page 20 January 2003 COMPUTING RESEARCH NEWS

Professional Opportunities University of Missouri-Rolla Dr. William J. Tolone University of Oregon expansion, including new faculty positions and Faculty Positions in Computer Science Search Committee Chairperson Dept. of Computer and Information a new building, Levine Hall, with completion and Information Science & Technology Department of Software and Information Science this academic year. In fall 2001 we started a The Computer Science (CS) and Systems Eugene, OR 97403-1202 new Master of Computer and Information Information Science and Technology (IST) UNC Charlotte The University of Oregon is an AAU Technology (MCIT). The MCIT is designed departments at the University of Missouri- 9201 University City Blvd research university located in Eugene and for candidates who have a strong academic Rolla are seeking qualified applicants for posi- Charlotte, NC 28223 within one hour drive of both the Pacific background in areas other than computer sci- tions in both CS and IST. Several are joint Email: [email protected] Ocean and the snow-capped Cascade ence but who have a need for graduate educa- appointments. All areas of CS and IST are Tel: 704-687-4333 Mountains. tion in computer science or a closely related welcome. Applicants must have a demon- Women, minorities, and individuals with a Applicants should send their curriculum discipline. strated record of research publications and disability are encouraged to apply. UNC vitae, names of at least four references, a state- Completion of the MCIT program will give funding commensurate with the position they Charlotte is an equal opportunity/affirmative ment of research and teaching interests, and the graduate a solid foundation in computer seek. Successful candidates are expected to action employer. selected publications to: science, providing the advanced expertise establish funded research programs and show a Faculty Search Committee needed to meet the demands of the rapidly commitment to quality teaching both at The University of Northern Iowa Dept. of Computer and Information growing field of information technology. MCIT undergraduate and graduate levels. Further Department of Computer Science Science graduates will be ready to enter the IT work- information about the CS and IST programs Assistant Professor University of Oregon force, or will find new opportunities in contin- and positions is available at www.cs.umr.edu The University of Northern Iowa Eugene, OR 97403-1202 uing their education. The MCIT program will and www.umr.edu/~smis, respectively. Computer Science Department invites applica- email: [email protected] also prepare students for further graduate edu- Applications will be reviewed as received tions for a tenure-track, assistant professor Review of applications will begin in cation in computer science. and will continue until filled. Applicants position effective August 2003. December 2002 and continue until the The University of Pennsylvania is an Ivy should send 1) a vita, 2) a statement of The successful candidate will demonstrate positions are filled. League University located near the center of research and teaching interests, 3) evidence of expertise sufficient to teach a broad spectrum The University of Oregon is an Equal Philadelphia – the 5th largest city in the US. teaching, research, and communications skills, of undergraduate and graduate courses related Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution Within walking distance of each other are its and 4) three letters of reference to: to Operating Systems, Networking, and System committed to cultural diversity and compli- Schools of Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Human Resource Services Administration. Additional background in ance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Medicine, Nursing, Law, Business and Fine Reference Number: R53850 applied computer networking hardware/systems Arts. The University campus and its surround- University of Missouri-Rolla is also desirable. The successful candidate will University of Pennsylvania ings in Philadelphia benefit from a rich diver- 1202 North Bishop develop a research program that will involve Department of Computer and Information sity of cultural opportunities as well as 1870 Miner Circle undergraduate and graduate students. Science attractive urban and suburban residential Rolla, MO 65409-1050 A Ph.D. in computer science or equivalent Faculty Positions neighborhoods. UMR is an AA/EEO employer. Females, is required. ABD’s will be considered with evi- The University of Pennsylvania invites To apply, please complete the form located minorities and persons with disabilities are dence of completion by August 15, 2003. applicants for tenure-track appointments in on the Faculty Recruitment Web Site at: encouraged to apply. Submit application by February 15, 2003 both experimental and theoretical computer http://www.cis.upenn.edu/positions/faculty_app for full consideration. science to start July 1, 2003. Senior level lication.html University of Nebraska – Lincoln (http://www.cs.uni.edu/job.html for details) appointments will also be considered. Faculty Electronic applications are strongly pre- Jensen Chaired Professorship in Software UNI is an equal opportunity employer with duties include undergraduate and graduate ferred, but hard-copy applications (including Engineering a comprehensive plan for affirmative action. level teaching as well as research. the names of at least four references) may Software engineering is a focus area of the Successful applicants will find Penn to be a alternatively be sent to: Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) University of Notre Dame stimulating environment conducive to profes- Chair, Lecturer Search Committee Department at the University of Nebraska- Department of Computer Science and sional growth. The Department of Computer Department of Computer and Information Lincoln (UNL). Supported by recent endow- Engineering and Information Science is undergoing a major Science ments for research and teaching, we are Faculty Position expansion, including new faculty positions and School of Engineering and Applied embarking on dynamic growth and seek appli- The Department of Computer Science and a new building, Levine Hall, with completion Science cations for the Jensen Chaired Professorship in Engineering at the University of Notre Dame this academic year. Over the last year, we have University of Pennsylvania software engineering. (http://www.cse.nd.edu) invites faculty applica- successfully recruited faculty in artificial intelli- Philadelphia, PA 19104-6389 UNL is a comprehensive research univer- tions. Rank and area of specialty are open. gence, computer architecture, databases, dis- Applications should be received by March sity with Carnegie I standing and membership Our faculty are actively engaged in high- tributed systems, machine vision, programming 1, 2003 to be assured full consideration. in the elite Association of American quality research in a variety of areas, supported languages, and security. We are now especially Applications will be accepted until positions Universities. The CSE Department offers BS, by NSF, DARPA, SRC, Air Force, interested in candidates in computer architec- are filled. Questions can be addressed to MS, and PhD degree programs in computer sci- HP/Compaq, and other organizations. The ture, computational biology, cryptography, [email protected]. ence, computer engineering, and software engi- blend of small class size, low teaching load, and embedded systems, and graphics and anima- The University of Pennsylvania is an Equal neering. Lincoln, the capital of Nebraska, is a a “PhD only” graduate program allows us to tion, but we will consider seriously applications Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. prosperous community of over 250K people emphasize true excellence in both research and by outstanding candidates in all areas at all The Penn CIS Faculty is sensitive to “two– and ranks high in quality-of-life. teaching. Faculty must be committed to both levels, especially those who complement our body problems” and would be pleased to assist For complete position advertisements, visit quality teaching and a strong externally-funded current strengths in algorithms, artificial intel- with opportunities in the Philadelphia region. http://cse.unl.edu/search research program. ligence, databases, formal methods, machine [email protected] Notre Dame is ranked 18th among vision, and networking and distributed systems. University of Pittsburgh (402) 472-2401 national universities in the 2002 US News and The University of Pennsylvania is an Ivy Department of Computer Science World Report survey. Notre Dame’s heritage League University located near the center of The Department of Computer Science at University of Nebraska - Lincoln and values are unique among top-ranked Philadelphia, the 5th largest city in the US. the University of Pittsburgh is initiating a Computer Science and Engineering national universities, resulting in a distinctive Within walking distance of each other are its search for one tenure-track, Assistant Professor Department character of campus life. Schools of Arts and Sciences, Engineering, position in the area of Artificial Intelligence The UNL CSE Department is embarking Screening of applications will begin Medicine, the Wharton School, the effective September 2003. Responsibilities on dynamic growth and seeks applications for December 1, 2002 and continue until positions Annenberg School of Communication, include research, supervision of graduate stu- assistant professorships in the following areas: are filled. Applicants should send cover letter, Nursing, Law, and Fine Arts. The University dent research (PhD and MS), and graduate Bioinformatics, Computational sciences, cv, statement of research interests, statement of campus and its surroundings in Philadelphia and undergraduate teaching. Candidates Computer engineering, Computer science teaching interests, and names and addresses of benefit from a rich diversity of scientific, edu- should have a PhD in Computer Science and and engineering education, Database and at least three references either to faculty- cational, and cultural opportunities, major demonstrate exceptional research potential information systems, Distributed systems, [email protected], or to: technology-driven industries such as pharma- and teaching ability. The University of Networks, Simulation and modeling, or Chair, Faculty Search Committee ceuticals and aerospace, as well as attractive Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Software engineering. Department of Computer Science and urban and suburban residential neighborhoods. Opportunity Employer. Women and members Exceptional candidates in other areas will Engineering Princeton and New York City are within com- of minority groups who are under-represented be considered. 384 Fitzpatrick Hall muting distance. in academia are especially encouraged to apply. UNL is a comprehensive research univer- University of Notre Dame To apply, please complete the form located Candidates should send a curriculum vita, sity with Carnegie I standing and membership Notre Dame, IN 46556 on the Faculty Recruitment Web Site at: a statement of research and teaching interests, in the elite Association of American http://www.cis.upenn.edu/positions/ and names and addresses of at least three refer- Universities. The CSE Department offers BS, University of Oregon faculty_application.html ences to MS, and PhD degree programs in both com- Department of Computer and Information Electronic applications are strongly pre- Professor Rami Melhem, Chair puter science and computer engineering. Science ferred, but hard-copy applications (including Department of Computer Science Lincoln, the capital of Nebraska, is a prosper- Faculty Positions the names of at least four references) may University of Pittsburgh ous, medium-sized city that ranks high in qual- The Department of Computer and alternatively be sent to: Pittsburgh, PA 15260 ity-of-life. Information Science invites application for Chair, Faculty Search Committee Please direct your inquiries to faculty- For complete position advertisements, visit one (possibly two) tenure-track faculty posi- Department of Computer and Information [email protected]. Applications must be http://cse.unl.edu/search tions open for fall 2003. The department’s pri- Science received by January 17, 2003 to ensure full email: [email protected] mary recruiting emphases are in the areas of School of Engineering and Applied consideration. or phone (402) 472-2401 programming languages and distributed infor- Science The Department provides a stimulating matics. Programming languages is broadly con- University of Pennsylvania environment for research and teaching that University of North Carolina at strued to include compiler construction, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6389 results in strong graduate and undergraduate Charlotte domain-specific languages, program analysis, Applications should be received by January programs. The Department already has a strong Department of Software and Information etc. Distributed informatics may include dis- 15, 2003 to be assured full consideration. group in artificial intelligence. It is also a part- Systems tributed database systems, web engineering, Applications will be accepted until positions ner in the Intelligent Systems program, and The Department of Software and distributed document architecture, and other are filled. Questions can be addressed to the Computer Engineering program, and has Information Systems at UNC Charlotte has aspects of future distributed information sys- [email protected]. strong ties with the Learning Research and open tenure-track faculty positions with highly tems. Outstanding applicants in other areas The University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Development center and the center for bio- competitive salary offerings. The Department may also be considered. Applicants must have Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. informatics. offers degrees at Bachelor, Masters and PhD a Ph.D. in computer science or a closely The Penn CIS Faculty is sensitive to “two– Departmental resources include extensive levels. Current faculty members have strong related field, a demonstrated record of excel- body problems” and would be pleased to assist computing facilities of over 400 workstations research programs, with substantial funding lence in research, and a strong commitment to with opportunities in the Philadelphia region. and personal computers with multimedia capa- from both federal agencies and industrial part- teaching. bilities and specialized networks and devices. ners. The CIS department has eighteen research University of Pennsylvania Faculty members also have network access to Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Computer faculty and two instructors and offers B.S., Department of Computer and Information additional high performance computing plat- Science or a related field, and a strong com- M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. We offer a stimulat- Science forms provided by the general computing facil- mitment to teaching and research. We are ing and friendly environment for collaborative Lecturer Positions ities of the University as well as by the especially interested in faculty with expertise research both within the department and with The University of Pennsylvania invites Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (of which in software engineering, computer supported other departments on campus. The CIS applicants for the position of Lecturer in the University of Pittsburgh is a founding collaborative work, distributed information sys- Department is associated with the Computer Science to start July 1, 2003. member). For further information about the tems, enterprise integration, human-computer Computational Intelligence Research Lecturer duties include undergraduate and Department please see http://www.cs.pitt.edu. interaction, and systems security. For further Laboratory, the Cognitive and Decision graduate level teaching. The position is for one details please visit www.sis.uncc.edu. Sciences Institute, the Computational Science year and is renewable annually up to three Application review will start in January Institute, and the Software Engineering years. 2003. Please send detailed CV together with Research Center. More information about the Successful applicants will find Penn to be a four references, copies of scholarly publications department, its programs and faculty can be stimulating environment conducive to profes- and other support material to found at http://www.cs.uoregon.edu, or mail sional growth. The Department of Computer your request to: and Information Science is undergoing a major

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Professional Opportunities University of Puerto Rico at Review of applications will begin on Friday, Carnegie Research I University and is among department faculty surpassed $3.5M in 2001- Mayagüez January 17, 2003, and will continue until the the 20 largest universities in the U.S. The uni- 02 academic year. College of Engineering position is filled. The University of Redlands is versity is located in the metropolitan Tampa Applicants must have an earned doctorate Electrical and Computer Engineering an EEO employer. We especially encourage Bay area and is one of the anchors of the in computer science, computer engineering, or Department women and members of other underrepre- Florida I-4 Technology Corridor. closely related fields and a commitment to The Department of Electrical and sented groups to apply. The new chair is expected to maintain and teaching and scholarly research. Applicants are Computer Engineering of the University of build upon the strong and successful academic expected to have an excellent record of profes- Puerto Rico at Mayagüez invites applications University of Rhode Island programs existing in the department and to sional accomplishments, commensurate with for a tenure-track position in Computer Department of Electrical and Computer provide the vision and leadership to elevate its their level of experience. The faculty openings Science or Computer Engineering. The Engineering stature in national and international reputa- are anticipated for September 2003. Screening Department plans to increase its overall Assistant Professor tion. Candidates must possess a PhD in of applications will begin immediately and will strength in computing, and has particular This is a tenure-track, academic-year Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or continue until all positions are filled. interest in attracting faculty in the areas of appointment, beginning in the Fall of 2003. other closely related area and must qualify for Interested persons should submit a letter of networks, databases, computer architecture, Teach undergraduate and graduate level appointment as a full professor in the depart- application, a resume, and reference letters and distributed systems. But candidates from courses, develop curricula and laboratories, ment. The candidate is expected to have an online at: http://www.cse.uta.edu/application/. all areas of computing are encouraged to apply. advise graduate students, and develop and internationally recognized record of academic Please note that we do not accept hardcopy Applicants must possess a PhD degree in maintain high-quality funded research. scholarship and a proven record of external submissions. Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Required: a doctorate in electrical, com- support. The successful candidate must have a For additional information, please contact: related fields, and demonstrate strong potential puter, or biomedical engineering or computer commitment to high quality undergraduate Dr. David Kung for excellence in research. Appointments will science; demonstrated ability to teach under- and graduate education, research, and profes- Chair of Search Committee be made by July 1, 2003. graduate and graduate courses in the areas of sional activities. The candidate should have Department of Computer Science and Currently, a significant number of faculty computer, biomedical, or electronics engineer- outstanding communication and interpersonal Engineering members of ECE Department are engaged in ing; demonstrated ability to conduct high-qual- skills, as well as a commitment to diversity in The University of Texas at Arlington research in Computer Science and Engineering ity research. Preference will be given to faculty and staff recruitment. Key responsibili- Phone: 817-272-3605 areas including image processing, signal pro- candidates who add to department strengths in ties will include strategic planning, develop- FAX: 817-272-3070 cessing, parallel and distributed computing, one or more of the following areas: computer ment of emerging areas of expertise, Email: [email protected]. information systems, net-centric computing, networks, computer architecture, embedded coordination of interdisciplinary activities, fos- http://www.cse.uta.edu. human-computer interaction, and databases, systems, biomedical engineering, analog/digital tering of scholarship, and leading the depart- The University of Texas at Arlington is an among others. VLSI systems, design and test of system-on- ment in developing and implementing a Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action The department offers an undergraduate chip, communications, signal processing, or visionary plan for its research, education, and Employer. degree in Computer Engineering, a Master closely related fields. funded programs. degree in Computer Engineering, and a PhD Review of applications will begin February The Department offers BS degrees in The University of Texas at Austin degree in Computing and Information 3, 2003 and continue until position is filled. Computer Science (ABET accredited), Department of Computer Sciences Sciences and Engineering (CISE). Submit a resume and cover letter, including Computer Engineering (ABET accredited), Tenured and Tenure-Track Positions For further information concerning the description of research and teaching back- and Information Systems. The graduate pro- The Department of Computer Sciences of ECE department, and the PhD in CISE pro- ground and objectives to: gram offers MS (137 students) and PhD the University of Texas at Austin invites appli- gram, please visit www.ece.uprm.edu, and Richard Vaccaro, Search Chair degrees (47 students). The department has 18 cations for tenure-track positions at all levels. www.phd.ece.uprm.edu. Applications, with (Req #CRA010137) faculty members and expects significant growth Excellent candidates in all areas will be seri- curriculum vitae, three reference letters and University Of Rhode Island in the next several years. The department’s fac- ously considered. MS and PhD transcripts should be sent to: P.O. Box G ulty secured over 2.5 million in research fund- All tenured and tenure-track positions Prof. Hector Monroy, Chairman Kingston, RI 02881 ing for 2001. A strong partnership exists with require a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in com- Department of Electrical and Computer URI is an AA/EEO employer and values the USF College of Medicine and the H. Lee puter science or a related area at the time of Engineering diversity. Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute. employment. Successful candidates are University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez Department faculty are well funded from fed- expected to pursue an active research program, P. O. Box 9042 University of Rochester eral and state agencies that include DARPA, teach both graduate and undergraduate Mayagüez, Puerto Rico 00681 Department of Computer Science NIH, NSF, ONR, and USGS. More informa- courses, and supervise graduate students. UPRM is an equal opportunity affirmative The Computer Science Department at the tion about the department is available at The department is ranked among the top action employer. University of Rochester invites applications http://www.csee.usf.edu/. ten computer science departments in the coun- from candidates seeking a tenure-track The starting date for this position is August try. It has 36 tenure-track faculty members University of Puget Sound appointment. Applicants at the Assistant 2003. Applicants should send a cover letter, across all areas of computer science. The Mathematics and Computer Science Professor level must have received, or be about complete vitae, names and addresses of at least department participates in the University’s Assistant or Associate Professor of to receive, a doctorate in Computer Science or four references, and a statement of educational Computational and Applied Mathematics Computer Science a related discipline, and must demonstrate and research philosophy that includes the can- interdisciplinary program. Austin, the capital Two full-time, tenure-line positions; begin exceptional potential for both research and didate’s vision for the future of computer sci- of Texas, is located on the Colorado River, at Fall Term 2003. Teach junior/senior-level teaching. Applicants at more senior levels ence and engineering. the edge of the Texas Hill Country, and is courses in computer science, along with intro- must possess an outstanding record of scholarly The search and selection process will be famous for its live music and outdoor recre- ductory courses. Standard teaching load is achievement. conducted in accordance with the provisions ation. Austin is also a center for high-technol- three courses/semester. Ph.D. (ABD consid- Applications are welcome in all areas of of the “Government in the Sunshine” laws of ogy industry, including companies such as ered) in computer science or closely related computer science, but the department is partic- the State of Florida. Meetings of the search IBM, Dell, Motorola, Sematech, AMD, field preferred, but Ph.D. in a related field and ularly interested in areas that will advance the committee are open to the public and all docu- National Instruments, Tivoli, Trilogy, Masters in computer science will be consid- vision of intuitive computing, in which users col- ments related to the search will be available for Schlumberger, Computer Sciences ered. laborate in their everyday activities with an public inspection. Applicants who need a rea- Corporation, and Intel. For more information Commitment to undergraduate teaching intelligent digital assistant that models user sonable accommodation in order to participate please see the department web page: and liberal arts education is essential. intent, and suggests or carries out actions likely in the selection process should notify the office http://www.cs.utexas.edu/. Preference will be given to those candidates to satisfy that intent. Intuitive computing sys- manager at the address given below. Screening To apply, please send a curriculum vita, whose research interests can incorporate or tems can be expected to actively monitor the of applications will begin on January 13, 2003 home page URL, description of research generate undergraduate research projects. physical environment; learn from past experi- and will continue until the position is filled. interests, and selected publications, and ask Submit interest letter, resume and three refer- ence; seek out and utilize distributed informa- Applications and nominations are to be sub- three referees to send letters of reference ence letters by January 23, 2003 to: tion and computational resources; use mitted by mail to: directly to: Computer Science Search innovative algorithms to compute the most CSE Chair Search Committee Faculty Search Committee University of Puget Sound promising courses of action in the face of com- Department of Computer Science and Computer Science Department Campus Mail Box 1007 plex, incomplete, or contradictory inputs; and Engineering University of Texas at Austin Tacoma, WA 98416 employ sophisticated spoken language and 4202 East Fowler Avenue, ENB 118 Austin, Texas 78712 USA An equal opportunity, affirmative action graphical interfaces. University of South Florida Inquiries about your application may be educator/employer. Our department has a strong record of pub- Tampa, FL 33620-9951 directed to [email protected]. lication and external funding. We offer an out- The University of South Florida is an Applications will be considered immedi- University of Redlands standing research environment, with excellent Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity ately until the positions are filled. To ensure Department of Mathematics and students and facilities, and an unusually close- employer. Women and minorities are strongly full consideration, please apply by January 15, Computer Science knit and collegial atmosphere. Current areas of encouraged to apply. 2003. Women and minority candidates are Computer Science Position expertise include artificial intelligence (com- especially encouraged to apply. The University The University of Redlands invites putational vision; robotics; virtual reality; nat- The University of Texas at of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. applications for two tenure-track positions in ural language understanding; knowledge Arlington (UTA) Computer Science, specialty and rank open, to representation), systems (compilers; operating Computer Science and Engineering The University of Texas at Dallas begin in fall of 2003. Candidates should have a systems and runtime environments; computer Department Department of Electrical Engineering strong interest in teaching a wide variety of architecture; parallel, distributed, and mobile The University of Texas at Arlington Tenure-Track Positions undergraduate computer science courses. computing), and theory of computation (algo- (UTA), Computer Science and Engineering The Electrical Engineering Program invites Responsibilities include teaching six courses rithms; computational complexity; data min- (CSE) Department - CSE@UTA invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions. per year, primarily in computer science, direct- ing; DNA computing). Computer Science applications for multiple tenure-track faculty We seek candidates in the areas of digital sys- ing student research projects, pursuing schol- faculty also participate in externally funded positions at all levels. However, preference will tems, communications and signal processing, arly activity, and engaging in university projects with colleagues in more than a dozen be given to positions at assistant or associate analog and mixed signal design, and experi- service. Opportunities exist to teach courses in other departments. Total enrollment in the professor levels. All areas of computer science mental microelectronics circuits and systems. our Master of Science degree program in geo- Ph.D. program is approximately 45 will be considered, including: software engi- Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in elec- graphic information systems. students. Further information can be found at neering; computer security; bio-informatics; trical Engineering, Computer Science/ Requirements include the Ph.D. in com- http://www.cs.rochester.edu. pervasive computing; multimedia and video Engineering, or similar, must have demon- puter science or a related field by September 1, Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, processing; intelligent systems; networks and strated their ability to conduct research by 2003, and evidence of excellence in and a copies of relevant papers, and the names and telecommunications; database and data min- publishing their work at conferences and/or in commitment to both undergraduate teaching addresses of at least three references to: ing; and applied theory. UTA, part of The referred journals in their field of research, and and scholarship in computer science. We seek Faculty Recruiting Committee University of Texas System, is located in the should provide evidence of ability in teaching. candidates with interest and demonstrated Department of Computer Science heart of the rapidly growing Dallas/Fort Worth Ph.D. candidates with an expected graduation ability in working with a diverse student popu- University of Rochester area, one of the nation’s largest high-technol- date in summer of 2003 may also apply. lation. The University of Redlands, which Rochester, NY 14627-0226 ogy regions, with a flourishing industrial base Responsibilities include research, teaching at enrolls 2000 undergraduates, is a selective, pri- The University of Rochester is an Equal and excellent opportunities for industry/uni- undergraduate and graduate level, and direc- vate, comprehensive liberal arts university Opportunity employer; women and members of versity collaboration. tion of doctoral research students. located in Southern California. minority groups are strongly encouraged to We at CSE@UTA are committed to excel- The university is located in the most To apply, submit a letter of application, a apply. lence in research, teaching, and service. We attractive suburbs of the Dallas metropolitan curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts (unoffi- are in the third year of our “Top 25 Initiative” area. There are over 250 high-tech companies cial OK), a statement of teaching philosophy, University of South Florida plan to reach a national top 25 ranking within within 10 miles of the campus, including and three letters of reference, at least two of Computer Science and Engineering 10 years. The initiative is strongly supported by Nortel, Texas Instruments, Samsung, Alcatel, which must address teaching, to: Department Chair all CSE@UTA stakeholders including the Ericsson, Raytheon, and more. Opportunities Dr. Alexander E. Koonce, Chair Applications and nominations are invited UTA administration, faculty, students and for joint university-industry research projects Computer Science Search Committee for the position of Chair of the Department of alumni, and industry partners. Since 2000, we and consulting are excellent. The program Department of Mathematics and Computer Computer Science and Engineering. The have added 7 new tenure-track faculty and 4 expects to continue its growth into a major Science department is one of six departments in the new full-time non tenure-track faculty to our center for research and teaching in Electrical University of Redlands College of Engineering. The college conducts roster of 37 full-time faculty. The number of Engineering. 1200 E. Colton Ave. over 20 million dollars per year in sponsored our PhD students has increased by 50% since Each Electrical Engineering faculty mem- Redlands, CA 92373-0999 research. The University of South Florida is a 2000 and the research funds awarded to the ber has personal computing resources for their Page 22 January 2003 COMPUTING RESEARCH NEWS

Professional Opportunities research. In addition, the department has labo- ratories for research in digital systems, DSP, optics, telecommunications, solid-state devices, plasma science, and clean-room facilities for semiconductor processing and microelectron- ics. These laboratories are equipped with high performance workstations and high-end PCs in addition to other research related equipment. Currently the Electrical Engineering Computer Science Assistant Professor(s) Program has 34 tenured/tenure-track faculty. Union’s Computer Science Department invites applications for two tenure-track assistant The potential for growth is excellent. New fac- professor positions to start September 2003. The new hires will join four full-time faculty and a ulty members have a great opportunity to new department chair. The department offers a small master’s program as well as a Computer influence the direction of growth in the pro- Science major, and offers a Computer Engineering major with the Electrical and Computer gram. Applicants should mail their curriculum Engineering department. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in computer science or a closely related discipline, and be committed to excellent teaching and research. All specializations are welcome. vitae, statement of goals and plans for teaching and research, and a list of at least three aca- Union is a highly selective coeducational college with programs in the liberal arts and demic or professional referees to: engineering, and with a strong tradition of undergraduate research. The department offers a congenial working environment, excellent students, and labs with up-to-date Unix workstations Academic Search #752 and PCs. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the University at Albany, and the GE Global Research The University of Texas at Dallas Center are nearby. We are three hours from New York and Boston, and near the Adirondack PO Box 830688, MS AD 23 Mountains. Salaries and fringe benefits are competitive. Richardson, Texas 75083-0688 For more information write to [email protected], or see www.cs.union.edu. Send Applications will be accepted until the applications including names, postal and email addresses of three references, and a statement of positions are filled; screening will begin imme- teaching and research goals to: diately. Indication of sex and ethnicity for sta- tistical purposes is requested as part of the Prof. George Williams, Chair application but not required. For informal Computer Science Department inquiries contact Dr. Dinesh Bhatia, Chair of Union College, 807 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12308 the Search Committee at (972-883-2386) Review of applications will start 6 January and continue until the positions are filled. ([email protected]), or view the Internet Union College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer Web page at http://www.ee.utdallas.edu/. and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its employees. The University of Texas at Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer and strongly encourages applications from can- individuals, appointments may be made at the City”. An international airport, galleries, the- publications, and contact information for didates who would enhance the diversity of the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. We are atre, music and sporting events are to be three references by e-mail, FAX, or regular University’s faculty and administration. also seeking non-tenured Research Assistant found, as would be expected of a larger center mail to Dr. Myla Archer (mail to: Professors and Lecturers. (see www.city.london.on.ca). [email protected]). Questions about the The University of Texas El Paso Applicants for the tenure-track and The closing dates for applications are the open positions are welcome. The Department of Computer Science research positions must have earned a doctor- second Friday of each month until August 8, Dr. Myla Archer invites applications for two (2) tenure-track ate by the date of appointment; those for the 2003. Candidates should have a PhD in Software Engineering Section (Code 5546) faculty positions at all ranks to begin in Fall, lecturer position must have earned at least a Computer Science or Software Engineering Naval Research Laboratory 2003. We are specifically interested in appli- Master’s degree by the date of appointment. and must show evidence of a strong research 4555 Overlook Avenue, S.W. cants in the areas of high-performance com- Information about the department can be program and commitment to teaching. Priority Washington, DC 20375-5337 puting (e.g., systems design, performance found on the web at http://www.cs.washing- will be given to candidates who build on exist- Fax: 202-404-7942 evaluation, and parallel/distributed computing) ton.edu/. Please send a letter of application, a ing strengths of the department, or who can and software engineering. In exceptional cases, resume, statement of research and teaching establish leading projects in new areas. Utah State University we will consider applicants in other areas of interests, and the names of four references to: Successful candidates will teach in both the Department of Computer Science computer science. Faculty Recruiting Committee graduate and undergraduate programs of the Applications are invited for faculty posi- Our faculty value excellence in research Computer Science & Engineering department and pursue a strong, individually- tions at all ranks beginning Fall 2003. and education, our environment of collegiality, University of Washington defined research program. Applicants must have completed a PhD in faculty collaboration across a wide range of Box 352350 To apply, please send a CV, a statement of computer science or a closely related field by interests, and academic involvement with stu- Seattle, WA 98195-2350 your teaching philosophy and three representa- the time of appointment. The positions require dents outside the classroom. We favor collabo- Applications received before February 1, tive publications to: a demonstrated potential for computer science rative methods in both teaching and research. 2003 will be given priority consideration. The Prof. Michael A. Bauer, Chair research as well as the ability to teach both We seek colleagues who share these values, University of Washington is a recipient of a Department of Computer Science undergraduate and graduate courses and super- have a strong commitment to both education new National Science Foundation ADVANCE MC355 vise student research. Strong applicants in all and research, can collaborate with other fac- Institutional Transformation Award to increase The University of Western Ontario areas of computer science research will be con- ulty, and can build a strong research program, the participation of women in academic sci- London, Ontario, CANADA N6A 5B7 sidered. Specialties of particular interest are and enjoy working in a culturally diverse ence and engineering careers. Positions are subject to budget approval. bioinformatics, data mining, computer security, community. The University of Washington is building a All qualified candidates are encouraged to or networking. The Department, part of UTEP’s College culturally diverse faculty and encourages appli- apply; however Canadian Citizens and The department currently has 300 under- of Engineering, offers BS and MS Degrees in cations from female and minority candidates. Permanent Residents will be given priority. graduate majors and 100 MS and PhD stu- Computer Science and has a joint Ph.D. pro- AA/EOE. The University of Western Ontario is commit- dents. The BS degree is CSAB accredited. gram with the Department of Electrical and ted to employment equity and welcomes appli- Utah State University is a Carnegie Computer Engineering. We have an interna- The University of Western cations from all qualified women and men, Doctoral/Research University-Extensive. It is tionally distinguished record of research, and Ontario including visible minorities, aboriginal people one of the top universities in the nation in the our teaching program is a nationally recognized Department Of Computer Science and persons with disabilities. amount of research dollars generated per fac- model of excellence. UTEP is a Carnegie doc- The University of Western Ontario, a top- ulty member. toral-intensive university with an enrollment tier research University in Canada, is actively U.S. Naval Research Laboratory This environment allows a researcher of 17,000 students. expanding its activities in Computer Science. Software Engineering Section, Center for invaluable interaction across a wide variety of Our campus, situated where the Rocky The Department has open probationary High Assurance Computing active professional fields as well as an adminis- Mountains meet the Rio Grande, echoes the (tenure-track) positions and also has an open Computer Scientist/Computer Engineer tration understanding of researcher needs. beauty of the surrounding high desert. El Paso Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in The Software Engineering Section of the Utah State University is situated in a beautiful is a highly livable, bi-cultural community of Bioinformatics (for details see www.bioinfor- Center for High Assurance Computer Systems mountain valley with some of the world’s best 700,000 people that offers affordable homes matics.uwo.ca) and an open Tier 2, Canada at the Naval Research Laboratory invites appli- outdoor recreation opportunities. and is a major meeting point for the United Research Chair in Computer Vision or cations for permanent research positions. Qualified applicants should send a letter of States and Latin America. Candidates must Computer Algebra. Applications are invited Located in Washington, DC, NRL is widely interest, current curriculum vita (statements of hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely for probationary (tenure-track) positions, and regarded as a center of excellence in basic and research experience and interests, publications, related field. Send curriculum vitae, a list of for the Canada Research Chairs. The depart- applied research in requirements specification teaching experience, and a copy of their gradu- publications, and a statement of teaching and ment is particularly interested in candidates in and analysis, high assurance computing, and ate transcript), and the names of three refer- research interests, and contact information for bioinformatics, computer algebra, computer computer security. ences that the committee may contact, to: at least four (4) professional references to vision, databases, software engineering, and The Software Engineering Section con- Faculty Search Committee Faculty Recruiting Committee, UTEP systems and networks, but the department will ducts research in formal methods for embedded Dept. of Computer Science Department of Computer Science consider outstanding candidates in any area of systems, including real-time systems, simula- Utah State University El Paso, TX, 79968-0518 Computer Science. tion, applications of interactive and tactic-style Logan, UT 84322-4205 Information about the department is avail- The department currently comprises 32 theorem proving, model checking, code syn- [email protected] able at http://www.cs.utep.edu. Send e-mail faculty in teaching and research positions. thesis, decision procedure integration, intru- www.cs.usu.edu inquiries to [email protected]. Degrees at the BSc, MSc and PhD levels are sion tolerance, survivability, secure agents, and Applications will be reviewed until the The University of Texas at El Paso does offered in Computer Science, as well as degrees test case generation. Applications for our positions are filled. Salary will be competitive not discriminate on the basis of race, color, with specialization in Software Engineering. methods and tools are computer security, depending on qualifications. USU is an affir- national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orien- Research in the department spans topics in the safety-critical systems, and fault-tolerant sys- mative action/equal opportunity employer. tation, or disability in employment or the pro- fundamental areas of computer science, as well tems. More information about our research is Women and minority applicants are encour- vision of services. as emerging subjects such as molecular com- available at the URL: aged to apply. puting, bioinformatics, legal issues in comput- http://chacs.nrl.navy.mil/SoftwareEng The University of Washington ing, network quality of service, and web Applications for research positions are Vanderbilt University Department of Computer Science & technologies (see www.csd.uwo.ca/research for solicited from experienced or recent Ph.D.s, Department of Electrical Engineering and Engineering more details). Ph.D. candidates, holders of Master’s degrees, Computer Science Tenure-Track, Research, and Teaching Links with the other departments in the and Master’s candidates in Computer Science The Department invites applications for Faculty Faculty of Science and with Faculties of or Computer Engineering, and those having an faculty positions in computer science and com- The University of Washington’s Medicine & Dentistry, Law, Information and equivalent combination of education and puter engineering. We are interested in junior Department of Computer Science & Media Studies, Ivey School of Business allow experience. Expertise in one of more of the fol- faculty candidates or exceptional senior candi- Engineering has several open positions in a the department to offer its students unique lowing areas is desirable: dates. Applicants in all areas are encouraged to wide variety of technical areas in both courses and foster interdisciplinary research • Methods and tools for software apply and will be considered; however, prefer- Computer Science and Computer Engineering, opportunities for faculty and graduate students. engineering ence will be given to candidates in the areas of and at all professional levels. Major research projects are funded by inter- • Formal specification languages and for- distributed real-time and embedded systems, Candidates whose research interests national, federal, provincial and private sector mal verification techniques computer networks and middleware, and include HCI or hardware are especially wel- sources. New faculty are invited to participate • Software testing model-based software development. Applicants come, but we welcome applicants in all CSE in existing research projects, and to initiate • Fault-tolerant systems should have a doctorate or equivalent degree research areas. A moderate teaching load projects of their own. • Automatic code generation from in computer science, computer engineering, or allows time for quality research and close With a full-time enrollment of about specifications a closely related discipline. Candidates are involvement with students. We expect 25,000, The University of Western Ontario • Software agents expected to demonstrate their capability to candidates to have a strong commitment both graduates students from a full range of aca- • Composition, refinement, and abstrac- develop a strong research program and main- to research and to teaching. demic and professional programs. The univer- tion in software development tain excellence in teaching. For more informa- The department is primarily seeking indi- sity campus is located in London, a city of • Intrusion tolerance and survivability tion about the department, visit our website at viduals at the Assistant Professor rank; how- 340,000, located midway between Toronto and Programming experience in these areas is (cont'd) ever, under unusual circumstances and Detroit. With parks, tree-lined streets and also helpful. commensurate with the qualifications of the bicycle trails, London is known as the “Forest Send a cover letter, a resume, a list of Page 23 COMPUTING RESEARCH NEWS January 2003

Professional Opportunities http://eecs.vanderbilt.edu. At least one of the letters must address Review of candidates will begin November Dr. Catalin Roman, Chairman Applicants should send a resume, copies of teaching effectiveness. Review of applications 15, 2002, and continue until the positions are Department of Computer Science and representative publications, and names, will begin 15 December 2002 and continue filled. Virginia Tech is deeply committed to Engineering addresses (postal and e-mail), and telephone until the position is filled. Salary is competi- recruiting, selecting, promoting, and retaining Campus Box 1045 numbers of three or more references. tive. Visit http://academics.vmi.edu/math/ women, persons of color, and persons with dis- Washington University Applicants should submit statements describ- VMI is a public, four year undergraduate abilities. We strongly value diversity in the One Brookings Drive ing their research and teaching goals. The military college (1300 students) located in the university community, and seek to assure St. Louis, MO 63130-4899 application package should be mailed to: historic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. equality in education and employment. Applications will be considered as they are Faculty Search Committee Lexington (population 7,000), also home to Individuals with disabilities desiring accommo- received. Those arriving after February 1, 2003, EECS Department Washington and Lee University, offers a stimu- dations in the application process should notify may not be given full consideration. Box 1679, Sta. B lating cultural atmosphere, a relaxed rural Dr. Lenwood Heath, 540/231-4352, TTY: Washington University is an equal oppor- Vanderbilt University pace, and diverse economic base to make life 800/828-1120. tunity/affirmative action employer. Nashville, TN 37235-1679 both pleasant and rewarding. Share in Electronic submissions and inquiries may Lexington’s rich heritage, while enjoying the Virginia Tech Wayne State University be made to [email protected]. natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Department of Computer Science Department of Computer Science Applications will be considered as they are Visit http://lexingtonvirginia.com Bioinformatics Postdoctoral Associate Faculty Positions received, until the position is filled. VMI is an AA/EEO employer. The Department of Computer Science The Department of Computer Science of Vanderbilt University is an Equal seeks applications for a postdoctoral associate Wayne State University invites applications Opportunity Employer. Virginia Tech to contribute to existing bioinformatics proj- for several tenure-track faculty positions at Department of Computer Science ects and to assist in teaching graduate-level Assistant or Associate Professor levels starting Virginia Military Institute Virginia Bioinformatics Institute courses in computation for life scientists. in August 2003. All areas of computer science Department of Mathematics and The Department of Computer Science and Applicants for the postdoctoral position must will be considered. Computer Science the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI) have a PhD in Computer Science or allied Candidates should have a Ph.D. in com- Assistant/Associate Professor of seek applications for several tenure-track posi- field and must demonstrate a genuine interest puter science, computer engineering or a Computer Science tions in the Department of Computer Science in participating in bioinformatics research. Full closely related field, a strong interest in and The Department of Mathematics and from individuals desiring to make fundamental information about the position can be accessed commitment to both research and teaching, a Computer Science at Virginia Military contributions to both computer science and through http://www.cs.vt.edu. strong publication record in their area and Institute invites applications for a position in the life sciences in bioinformatics. Applicants Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, show potential for obtaining external research computer science at the Assistant/Associate for a senior position must have a significant a 1-2 page statement of research goals in both funding. Professor level to begin 1 August 2003. This track record of grant funding. All applicants computer science and life science, and at least The Department of Computer Science position is for a five-year renewable contract must have a PhD in Computer Science or an three letters of reference to offers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Federal with the possibility of later conversion to a allied area, a demonstrated record of publica- Bioinformatics Faculty Search agencies as well as industries support a variety tenure-track position. A Ph.D. in computer tions in computer science or computational Dept. of Computer Science of research programs within the Department. science or a closely related field is required. science, and a commitment to addressing sig- 660 McBryde Hall (0106) The University has made a strong commitment Candidates should have demonstrated nificant life science problems. Full information Virginia Tech to information technology and computing. excellence in teaching and an ongoing pro- about the positions and the department is Blacksburg, VA 24061 The Computer Science Department is under- gram of scholarly activity. Candidates are available at http://www.cs.vt.edu. Review of candidates will begin November going a major expansion, which includes addi- expected to have a strong interest in under- The university has a strong commitment to 15, 2002, and continue until the position is tional office and research space, Gigabit graduate teaching and a desire to involve bioinformatics. VBI (http://www.vbi.vt.edu) filled. Virginia Tech is deeply committed to connectivity and Internet2/Abilene access. undergraduate students in research. The suc- serves as a flagship bioinformatics research recruiting, selecting, promoting, and retaining The Department has excellent computing cessful candidate will teach a wide variety of institute wedding cutting-edge biological women, persons of color, and persons with dis- facilities including a state-of-the-art Sun Fire undergraduate computer science courses. research with state-of-the-art computer sci- abilities. We strongly value diversity in the 6800 with over 100 processors, several other Faculty members are expected to participate in ence. The Department of Computer Science university community, and seek to assure high-end Sun clusters and servers and access to advising and committee work. Members of the has an outstanding record of multidisciplinary equality in education and employment. the University’s IBM RS/6000 SP massively faculty wear uniforms and adhere to military research, and has projects in human-computer Individuals with disabilities desiring accommo- parallel supercomputer. The Department also customs, but military experience is not interaction, high performance computing, dations in the application process should notify maintains active collaborative relationships required. Applicants should submit a letter problem solving environments, digital libraries, Dr. Lenwood Heath, 540/231-4352, TTY: with the Institute for Scientific Computing, stating their professional goals, their teaching and bioinformatics. 800/828-1120. Institute for Manufacturing Research, Smart interests, a statement of their teaching philoso- Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, Sensor Program, Life Science Corridor initia- phy, a statement of research interests, a cur- a 1-2 page statement of research goals in both Washington University in Saint tive, the Wayne State Medical School, and riculum vitae, official transcripts, and three computer science and life science, and at least Louis many other centers and departments within letters of recommendation to: three letters of reference to Department of Computer Science and the university. Other excellent opportunities Michael J. Tierney, Chair Bioinformatics Faculty Search Engineering for research with industry include existing Department of Mathematics and Computer Dept. of Computer Science Faculty Positions Available links with the automotive industry and various Science 660 McBryde Hall (0106) www.cse.wustl.edu computer industries. Virginia Military Institute Virginia Tech Applications are invited for tenure-track Wayne State University, located in Lexington, VA 24450 Blacksburg, VA 24061 faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate Detroit’s Cultural Center, is an urban research and Full Professor levels. Applicants should university serving over 32,000 students. Many hold a doctorate in Computer Science, outstanding residential communities and some Computer Engineering or a closely related of the nation’s top 5% school districts are field, have a record of accomplishment in within close proximity of the campus. The research, and demonstrate a strong commit- University offers excellent benefits and a com- The University of ment to teaching. petitive compensation package. Science and Technology. Building upon the impressive recruiting Applicants should send a letter of intent, a successes of the last four years that included statement of research and teaching interests, a And life. twelve new tenure-track faculty, the resume and the names of at least three refer- Department plans to fill several additional fac- ences including each reference’s address, email, ulty positions. The Department continues to telephone and fax number. Please send this seek outstanding candidates likely to develop information to: HEAD OF COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT synergistic relationships with existing areas of Dr. Farshad Fotouhi, Chair research excellence. Academic couples seeking Faculty Search Committee Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) invites applications for the position of Head of the to co-locate are strongly encouraged to Wayne State University Department of Computer Science. The department boasts a collegial and energetic faculty with apply. The Department is committed to pro- Department of Computer Science deep commitments to both research and pedagogy. Currently 18 tenure-track faculty strong, the viding the kind of resources and environment 5143 Cass Avenue that will enable new faculty members to flour- Room 431 State Hall department is growing rapidly in both faculty size and research quality. The department provides ish intellectually. Candidates with a strong Detroit, MI 48202 undergraduate and graduate education through the doctorate; current enrollment is approximate- background in networking (including wireless 1-313-577-5527 (voice) ly 650 undergraduate and 100 graduate students. The department's website communication and security), software systems 1-313-577-6868 (fax) (http://www.cs.wpi.edu/) provides additional information. (particularly embedded systems, mobile com- [email protected] puting and database), and computer engineer- For full consideration, applications should The department's ideal candidate is a highly respected computer scientist with strong leadership ing will receive special consideration. be submitted by March 1, 2003. However, The Department enjoys a great research applications will be accepted until the posi- abilities, a distinguished research record, and demonstrable teaching credentials. The new Head reputation and impressive levels of research tions are filled. will be expected to promote scholarly initiatives, foster corporate relations, and steer the depart- activity, e.g., annual research expenditures in Wayne State University is an equal oppor- ment through an exciting period of growth and change. The university is in the final year of a the range of $350,000 to $450,000 per faculty tunity/affirmative action employer. Wayne major capital campaign that will significantly benefit the department. The department enjoys the member. Our doctoral graduates have been State University - People working together to heading for successful careers in academia and provide quality service. All buildings, struc- administration's strong support, and is in the planning stages for a new building. industrial research centers while noteworthy tures and vehicles at WSU are smoke-free. WPI is an elite national university in Worcester, MA, with an enrollment of 3,700 and a core entrepreneurial endeavors spearheaded by our faculty and graduates (with the full support of Yale University focus on engineering, science and the management of technology. It grants bachelor's, master's the University) attest to a highly respected Department of Computer Science and doctoral degrees in more than 30 disciplines. Widely recognized for its project-oriented cur- technology transfer tradition and culture. The Yale Computer Science Department is riculum, its global perspectives program, and for integrating societal elements with technology in Strict limits on University undergraduate looking for highly qualified candidates for a the curriculum, WPI fosters a spirit of constructive experimentation in educational development. enrollments combined with the increasing senior faculty position in the area of program- popularity of Washington University allows ming language design and implementation. Worcester lies in the high-tech region of east-central Massachusetts and offers access to the diverse the Department to continue to offer small The successful candidate is expected to be an cultural and recreational resources of Boston and greater New England. The WPI campus lies in classes and close personal attention to a diverse internationally recognized leader in research in student body of exceptional quality and to the field of programming languages, to serve as close proximity to several area colleges and the UMass Medical School, as well as many of the benefit from strong participation by undergrad- an able and influential teacher at both the city's major cultural attractions, including the Worcester Art Museum, American Antiquarian uates on a wide range of research projects. A undergraduate and graduate levels, and to con- Society and several major music performance venues. faculty known for its friendly, accepting and tribute to the well being of the academic com- supportive nature provides a welcoming and munity. Please send vitae and at least five Candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names, addresses, telephone numbers mentoring environment for new arrivals. names of references to: and email addresses of references to: Dr. William W. Durgin, Associate Provost for Academic Finally, progressive fiscal policies that reward Faculty Recruiting Committee research, teaching, and innovation by the Department of Computer Science Affairs, Chair, Computer Science Search Committee, Boynton Hall, Worcester Polytechnic Department have created an environment rich Yale University Institute, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609. Email inquiries regarding the position in resources that fosters a readiness to invest in P.O. Box 208285 may be sent to [email protected]. Full consideration will be given to candidates whose com- promising new initiatives. New Haven, CT 06520-8285 plete applications arrive before January 15, 2003. Qualified applicants should submit a com- The Department’s home page may be plete application (cover letter, curriculum vita, found at: www.cs.yale.edu. Qualified women Worcester Polytechnic Institute research statement, teaching statement, and and minority candidates are encouraged to three letters of reference). Electronic submis- apply. To enrich education through diversity, sions ([email protected]) are preferred. Yale is an affirmative action/equal WPI is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All other communications should be directed opportunity employer. to:

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