Michigan Technological University invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair of the Department of Computer Science. The chair will be expected to build on a strong undergraduate degree program and continue the development of graduate education and research programs.

About the Department
The Computer Science Department has 325 undergraduate majors in three BS degree programs, Computer Science, Computer Systems Science, and Software Engineering, and it has 50 graduate students in MS and PhD degree programs in Computer Science and in the Computational Science and Engineering (CS&E) PhD program. There are 17 full time faculty, five of whom have received NSF CAREER awards. External funding sources include NSF, DoD, NASA, IBM, and Hewlett Packard.

Faculty research interests include artificial intelligence, architecture, compilers, distributed systems, graphics, human computer interaction, machine learning, parallel computing, software engineering, scientific visualization, and virtual environments. The Department has a central role in the interdisciplinary CS&E PhD program which fosters research in the application of computer science to engineering and scientific problems. The Computer Engineering, Bioinformatics, and Cheminformatics BS degree programs require many CS courses. The Department has particularly close ties to the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

In 2005 the Department moved into the new Rekhi Computer Science Hall which houses graduate student and faculty offices, research and instructional labs, and classrooms. It is also home to the CS&E Research Institute, providing campus-wide access to high performance computing platforms.

Expectations
The candidate must be committed to high quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels while helping to build and balance research programs in core and interdisciplinary areas of computer science. The Chair is also expected to continue as an active researcher. The Department's specific goals include:

• increasing the quality, size, and stature of the graduate programs,
• increasing the stature of and funding for the Department's research programs,
• maintaining excellence in undergraduate education,
• attracting and retaining high quality and diverse students and faculty,
• strengthening relationships with industry and alumni.

Qualifications
A candidate is expected to have a professional record of accomplishments commensurate with the rank of full professor at Michigan Tech. This includes a record of high quality publications and external funding. A candidate must have demonstrated administrative, supervisory, or leadership experience and have good interpersonal skills. It is also desirable for the candidate to have experience as a representative of an administrative unit, experience supervising PhD students, and experience with faculty development.

About Michigan Tech
The University has approximately 7,000 students and 400 faculty with educational and research programs that emphasize technological problems in all aspects of life, ranging from traditional scientific and engineering disciplines to less traditional areas, such as Humanities and Fine Arts.

In addition to the present search, strategic faculty hiring initiatives with up to ten new positions in "Next Generation Energy Systems" and "Health: Basic Sciences, Technologies, and Medical Informatics" are in their second year. Qualified candidates are encouraged to send a separate application, following the "How to Apply" guidelines.

Michigan Tech is an ADVANCE institution, one of a limited number of universities in receipt of NSF funds in support of our commitment to increase diversity and the participation and advancement of women in STEM.

Michigan Tech is located in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula and is bounded by Lake Superior and nearby forests. The community offers year-round recreational and cultural opportunities. This environment, combined with a competitive compensation package, provides an excellent quality of life.

How to Apply
Applications must include a vita, list of references, and a cover letter that addresses the candidate's professional qualifications and administrative philosophy. Applications received by November 15, 2010, are assured of full consideration. Applications must be submitted by email to CSchairSearch@mtu.edu.

To learn more about this opportunity, contact:

Prof. Steven Seidel
steve@mtu.edu
Department of Computer Science
Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931-1295

Michigan Technological University is an equal opportunity educational institution/equal opportunity employer.

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