Connectionists: Job Posting: Chair, CIS Department, Temple University

[Eduard Dragut]

Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Chair of the
Department of Computer and Information Sciences. The candidate's mission is
to lead the department to international prominence while providing
strategic vision and decisive leadership in research and education.
Applicants are expected to have outstanding research accomplishments in
computer and information sciences and a commitment to quality undergraduate
and graduate programs and instruction. Applications from candidates with
significant interdisciplinary interests are encouraged, and administrative
experience at any academic level is an asset.

The selected candidate will be expected to lead our ongoing effort of
building a strong research department, to advance our mission of high
quality, personalized undergraduate and graduate instruction, to nurture
interdisciplinary collaborations, and to work with the College and the
University in advancing departmental strategic goals.

Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Chair of the
Department of Computer and Information Sciences. The candidate's mission is
to lead the department to international prominence while providing
strategic vision and decisive leadership in research and education.
Applicants are expected to have outstanding research accomplishments in
computer and information sciences and a commitment to quality undergraduate
and graduate programs and instruction. Applications from candidates with
significant interdisciplinary interests are encouraged, and administrative
experience at any academic level is an asset.

The selected candidate will be expected to lead our ongoing effort of
building a strong research department, to advance our mission of high
quality, personalized undergraduate and graduate instruction, to nurture
interdisciplinary collaborations, and to work with the College and the
University in advancing departmental strategic goals.

Recently celebrating its 50th year anniversary, CIS is one of the oldest
computer science departments in the country and is experiencing tremendous
growth both in research and academic programs. Over the last eight years,
the CIS annual research revenue has grown more than four times, and both
the undergraduate and graduate student enrollment almost tripled. CIS is
among the top 60 computer science departments in the country based on the
ARWU Shanghai ranking and among top 70 departments based on publication and
citation measures. CIS offers a highly competitive salary and start-up
package, low teaching load, and institutional support for an active
doctoral program.

Temple University is a Carnegie R1 (highest research activity) institution
that serves more than 39,000 students and is placed as No. 53 among public
universities by the U.S. News ranking. It is the 26th largest university
and 6th largest provider of graduate school education in the United States.
Located in the heart of Philadelphia (the 5th largest city in U.S. known
for its arts, culture and history, and affordable living), Temple
University is in close proximity to many outstanding academic institutions,
research centers, and industry partners in information technology, health
care, biotechnology, and finance.

Applications should be submitted electronically at
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/10070 Submitted materials should
include a curriculum vitae, vision statement, description of research
accomplishments, research statement, teaching statement, and names and
addresses of at least three references. Review of candidates will continue
until the position is filled.

For more information, send an email to zoran.obradovic at temple.edu with
"Chair Position" as the subject.

Temple University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with
a strong commitment to the quality of faculty life.
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