Eastern Kentucky University

Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Department of Computer Science at Eastern Kentucky University has an opening for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level for Fall 2008. A Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field is preferred, but ABD minimally required. Degree must be from a regionally (SACS, Middle States , North Central, etc.) accredited and recognized international institution. Preference will be given to candidates with specialties in computer security, data mining, or multimedia. We expect a strong commitment to teaching, service, and continued scholarly activity. The successful candidate will be teaching an array of courses including service, undergraduate and graduate level courses in Computer Science.

Apply online at http://jobs.eku.edu (search requisition number 0602390). A complete application includes: a letter of application, vitae (including courses taught), copies of graduate transcripts, a statement on teaching and scholarship, and a list of at least three references, together with their telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses (with at least one of them being able to address the applicant's teaching ability). If you have any question, please send enquiries to:

Dr. Ka-Wing Wong, Chair
Department of Computer Science
Wallace 417
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, Kentucky 40475-3102
Ka-Wing.Wong@eku.edu

Initial Screening of the applications will begin on February 15, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check and educational credential verification.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Computer Science at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) started its operation on July 3, 2000. However, the Computer Science (CS) program is a mature and well-established program at EKU; it was created in the Department of Mathematical Sciences (now known as Department of Mathematics and Statistics) in 1975. The new department consists of eight tenured faculty (including the chair), one visiting faculty, one lecturer, one laboratory manager, and one Administrative Assistant.

In addition to the regular baccalaureate degree in Computer Science, which was the first program in Kentucky to be accredited by the Computer Science Accreditation Board (now known as ABET), the department offers a baccalaureate degree in Computer Science with option in Technology, and a Master of Science degree in Applied Computing. The MS program is an interdisciplinary graduate program with options in Software Engineering, Business Computing, Industrial Computing, Statistical Computing, and Bioinformatics. An option in Interactive Multimedia and another one in Bioinformatics in the baccalaureate degree are expected to start in spring 2008.

Eastern Kentucky University is a comprehensive, regional, public institution of higher education offering liberal arts, pre-professional and professional programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Through its five colleges, EKU enrolls approximately 15,000 students, 12,000 on the main Richmond campus and 3,000 on three satellite campuses. Its students are perceived by faculty and staff as focused on learning, serious about their career goals, and cognizant of their role as responsible citizens of the "Campus Beautiful."

LOCATION

Situated where the Bluegrass meets the foothills of the Appalachians, Richmond is served by a network of major highways, which makes Eastern Kentucky University accessible from all parts of Kentucky and surrounding states. Richmond is 26 miles southeast of Lexington, Kentucky. The metropolitan areas of Cincinnati, 112 miles to the north, Louisville, 110 miles to the west, and Knoxville, 145 miles to the south, are within a convenient drive. Berea, a nationally recognized center for mountain arts and crafts, is 10 miles south of Richmond.

Richmond, the county seat of Madison County, is a progressive, expanding community of approximately 28,000 people and provides an excellent environment for university students, faculty and staff. In and around Richmond are many areas of historic and scenic interest within easy driving distance. The community offers an abundance of services, including quality health care and excellent schools, such as EKU's own Model School.

Eastern Kentucky University is an EEO/AA institution that values diversity in its faculty, staff and student body.  In keeping with this commitment, the University welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.