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Tenure Track Faculty Positions 2008-2009
Math/Computer Science
Macalester College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Computer Science to begin fall 2008. Rank is open. Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field by the time of appointment. Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching across the computer science curriculum at the undergraduate level, who can develop a vigorous research program that involves undergraduates, and who can contribute to the broader intellectual life of the College. We seek a candidate with expertise in an area of computer science that complements current faculty interests. This includes, but is not limited to, computer security, distributed systems, embedded systems, networks, ubiquitous computing, operating systems, or computer graphics.
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is the largest department at the college, both in terms of faculty and student enrollments. This year, more than 1,200 students registered for our courses. There are major and minor programs in mathematics, major and minor programs in computer science, and a minor in statistics. The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science values working closely with students on independent and research projects, has a history of national leadership in curriculum development, and encourages innovation in teaching at all levels.
Applicants may apply online via www.academicjobsonline.org, or may mail application materials to Professor Susan Fox, Math/CS Dept., Macalester College, 1600 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105. Application materials should include a resume, a statement of research interests, and a statement of teaching interests and philosophy. Applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted, online or through the mail. Evaluation of applications will begin January 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.
Macalester College is a highly selective, private liberal arts college in the vibrant Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area, with a population of approximately three million people and home to numerous colleges and universities, including the University of Minnesota. Macalester’s diverse student body comprises over 1800 undergraduates from 50 states and the District of Columbia and over 90 countries. The College is proud of its long-standing, mission-driven commitment to outstanding academic excellence with a special emphasis on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society. We are especially interested in applicants dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in both teaching and research/creative activity within a liberal arts college community. As an Equal Opportunity employer supportive of affirmative efforts to achieve diversity among its faculty, Macalester College strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.
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