[Neuroinfo] Faculty positions in Computer Science, including computational neuroscience, at American University

[Mark Laubach]

American University, College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Computer Science

Computer Science (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor)

The Department of Computer Science in the College of Arts and Sciences
at American University in Washington, DC invites applications for up
to three tenure-track or tenured Assistant/Associate/Full Professors
to form a collaborating research team. We seek either a group of
researchers who will be hired together, or a senior individual with a
vision for filling the other positions.

The team's research expertise may be in any area of computer science.
Following the department's strong recent hires in the
interdisciplinary areas of computational neuroscience and persuasive
gaming, the university seeks to build computer science's core program
areas, which may include algorithms and data structures, architecture,
robotics, databases and information retrieval, human-computer
interactions, numerical and symbolic computation, operating systems,
programming languages, or software methodology and engineering.
Preference will be given to teams or visions that contribute to more
than one of the core program areas, and that contribute to the
university's capacity in the area of big data.

The Computer Science Department is currently in a period of expansion,
and is poised to become a leader in the university's technology an
innovation sectors. To support this trajectory, the department will
soon be moving to a new building that is designed to promote
inspiration, collaboration, creation and cultivation.

QUALIFICATIONS

All applicants should have a strong record of (or potential for)
externally sponsored research. We are especially eager to recruit
candidates with established research partnerships (or the ability to
form such partnerships) in the Washington, DC area. Candidates should
also have a record of excellence in teaching and mentoring students.
Teaching responsibilities will include core courses in computer
science and more advanced courses in the applicant's area of
specialty. The Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field is
required; post-doctoral or industry experience is preferred.

At least one appointment will be at a senior level with tenure.
Preference will be given to senior candidates who are able and willing
to lead the department, including (but not limited to) the development
of a Ph.D. granting program.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants should include a statement (a joint statement for team
applications) of research outlining the research focus (or foci) and
future plans for developing a nationally competitive, externally
funded research program at American University. In addition to a
(joint, if applicable) research statement, each applicant should
include statements of individual research and teaching experience, a
CV, and the names of three references not in the proposed team. Please
submit applications via: http://apply.interfolio.com/25813.  Review of
applications will begin November 3 and continue until the position is
filled.