[TYPES/announce] Tenure track position, programming language design

Lea Wittie lwittie at bucknell.edu
Tue Sep 24 09:47:35 EDT 2019


The Department of Computer Science at Bucknell University seeks
applications for two tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor
level in computer science beginning August 2020. We are interested in
applicants working in any area of computer science, most particularly in
those with research areas that expand the range of expertise in the
department or that may lead to interdisciplinary collaborations. A PhD is
required for this position. Candidates in the final stages of completing
their doctoral work will be considered.


We seek candidates who will contribute to the *teaching of courses in
theoretical aspects of computer science or programming languages design,
and core courses in our degree programs*. Candidates will have
opportunities to develop elective courses in their areas of expertise. We
expect that candidates will develop a vigorous scholarly program that
creates opportunities for student participation.

The department offers a BA and two ABET accredited BS programs, one in
Computer Science and another in Computer Science and Engineering. We have a
firm commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to student-centered
teaching. Our computing environment is Linux/Unix-based. More information
about the department can be found at:
http://www.bucknell.edu/ComputerScience/

Review of applications will begin on November 1 and continue until the
positions are filled. Candidates are asked to submit a cover letter, CV, a
statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research interests, a
statement describing any past experience, training, or engagement with
issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and three confidential letters
of recommendation. Applications are only accepted through
http://jobs.bucknell.edu. Questions should be directed to Professor L.
Felipe Perrone, Chair of Computer Science (perrone at bucknell.edu).

About Bucknell

Bucknell University is a private, highly ranked, primarily undergraduate,
national liberal arts institution that also offers strong professional
programs in engineering, management, education, and music.

Bucknell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The university
believes that students learn best in a diverse, inclusive community and is
therefore committed to academic excellence through diversity in its
faculty, staff, and students. Applications from members of groups that have
been historically underrepresented in higher education are encouraged.

Bucknell is committed to creating a climate that fosters inclusion, growth,
and development for a diverse student body, and seeks candidates who are
also committed these goals.

Bucknell is committed to supporting the teacher-scholar model of faculty
development. The teaching load is 5 courses per year. With a
student-faculty ratio of about 9:1, small class sizes are a hallmark of the
Bucknell educational experience. The university sponsors a range of
activities to support the development of its faculty, including a
Teaching-Learning Center and generous research support and leave policies.

Bucknell is located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, on the banks of the
Susquehanna River. The Lewisburg area offers a combination of outdoor
recreation opportunities and small-town amenities. In addition to the
cultural and athletic events offered at the University and in town, the
region offers strong schools and medical facilities, and an affordable cost
of living. Bucknell is about three hours from Philadelphia, New York,
Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.

-- 
Prof. Lea Wittie
Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science
Engineering 100 Coordinator, College of Engineering
Bucknell University
Pronouns: She, her, hers
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