Faculty Search 2008

University of Denver
Department of Computer Science

We invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to begin Fall 2008. Exceptional candidates at other ranks will be considered as well. The minimum requirements are a PhD in CS or a related area by the time the appointment begins and demonstrated ability in research and teaching. The department is particularly interested in a candidate who can teach and direct research in the following areas: entertainment computing; interactive simulations and games; trustworthy computing (networks, security, privacy, fault tolerance); and systems and software engineering. The successful candidate is expected to participate fully in the department through an active research program, excellent teaching, and dedicated service.

The Computer Science Department is part of the School of Engineering and Computer Science (SECS) at the University of Denver. SECS promotes research and teaching collaborations among different disciplines. Faculty in Computer Science have unique opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration. For further information, visit the SECS website at: http://www.du.edu/secs/.

Our current faculty’s research interests include algorithms, computer security, database systems, distributed systems and algorithms, graphics, networking and games, performance modeling, programming languages, and software engineering. We offer bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.

The University of Denver is a medium-size (11,000 students) private university. Class sizes are small, the teaching load is moderate and the salary is competitive. The university is located in an attractive residential area 5 miles from downtown Denver. Denver, with its metro area population of 2.3 million, is consistently ranked as one of the country’s top five most pleasant places to live. Many of the country’s best ski areas, mountain bike trails, and the 14,000 foot peaks of the Colorado Rockies are only one or two hours away.

The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applicants particularly from women, minorities and the disabled.

Application screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research interests and have at least 3 reference letters sent to http://www.dujobs.org

The University of Denver is an AA/EOE.

Applicants should apply online at www.dujobs.org and provide:

• Position applying for
• Vurriculum vitae
• Three references with contact information
• Statement of research vision
• Statement of teaching interests

These positions will stay open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately.