Job Opening for Assistant Professor: Databases/Data-Intensive-Systems

Assistant Professor Tenure Track: Data Management/Data-Intensive Systems BALANCE. Research & Teaching, Theory & Practice, Innovation & Fundamentals, Classes & Projects. Balance defines life at WPI. If you are that unique individual who strives for and achieves it, consider joining the faculty at WPI. The Computer Science Department seeks a tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant Professor level for the Fall of 2010 in the area of Data Management / Data-Intensive System to broaden existing cutting-edge research in data management and data- intensive systems. Potential to interact with other research programs in Cyber-Physical Systems, Medical/Bioinformatics, or Security/Privacy is especially valuable. However, outstanding candidates at any rank and in any area will be considered. Founded in 1865, WPI is one of the nation's oldest technological universities. Today, WPI is a highly selective private university with over 3,900 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in more than 50 programs. WPI is consistently ranked among the top national universities in U.S. News & World Report. Its innovative project-enriched curriculum engages students and faculty in real- world problem solving, often at one of WPI's project centers. The university is located in Worcester in the heart of Massachusetts an hour away from Boston and Providence. Questions about the hiring process should be sent to: . Applications should be submitted through: http://www.wpi.edu/Admin/HR/. Please include detailed research and teaching statements, vitae, and contact information for at least three references. For priority consideration, applications should be received by January 4, 2010. However, exceptional applications received thereafter will also be considered. Requirements: Candidates should hold a PhD in Computer Science or closely related field, demonstrate the potential for excellence in research and teaching, and hold promise for establishing an externally-supported research program. To enrich education through diversity, WPI is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. A Member of the Colleges of Worcester Consortium