Faculty Recruiting - Joint CS and LRDC Position

The Department of Computer Science (CSD) and the Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC) at the University of Pittsburgh are seeking applications for a joint full-time tenure-track position at an Assistant or Associate Professor rank to begin in the Fall Term 2010, pending budgetary approval. Candidates are expected to develop a strong interdisciplinary program of research in Computer Science and Education. Areas of research include, but are not limited to, data mining, visualization, machine learning, human-computer interfaces, interactive gaming and virtual reality, and artificial intelligence (AI), with emphasis on applying those technologies to education, human learning, theories of pedagogy, or improving learning environments. Responsibilities include research and supervision of graduate student research (PhD and MS), as well as teaching courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Candidates should have a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related area and should demonstrate exceptional research potential and teaching ability. Candidates for a senior position should have a strong record of research accomplishments and leadership.

In order to initiate the electronic submission of the application
materials for the tenure-track position, please visit:
http://db.cs.pitt.edu/recruit/joint/

Please direct your inquiries to fsearch@cs.pitt.edu. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2009.

The CSD and the LRDC provide stimulating environments for cross-cutting research and teaching. The CSD is a partner in many cross-disciplinary programs including Computer Engineering, Scientific Computing, Intelligent Systems, Telecommunications and Computational Biology. The diverse expertise of its faculty results in strong graduate and undergraduate programs. LRDC’s mission is to advance the science of learning by bringing together leading researchers in the cognitive, social, and educational sciences. LRDC researchers have contributed substantially to knowledge about human cognition, learning, and effective schooling and training. For further information about each department, please see the websites, Computer Science Department and LRDC. Pittsburgh is a dynamic city with strengths in education, technology, and health care. It was named the “most livable city in the U.S.” by The Economist in 2009 and by Places Rated Almanac in 2007.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups under-represented in academia are especially encouraged to apply.