Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Title	Assistant Professor of Computer Science
School	Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Department/Area	Computer Science
Position Description	The Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) seeks applicants for positions at the level of tenure-track assistant professor in the field of Computer Science, with an expected start date of July 1, 2012. We welcome outstanding applicants in all areas of computer science. We are particularly interested in systems, broadly defined, including compilers, programming languages, distributed systems, databases, networking, and operating systems. In terms of applications, areas of interest include computational science, engineering, or the social sciences. We encourage applications from candidates whose research examines computational issues raised by very large data sets or massively parallel processing
Basic Qualifications	Candidates are required to have a PhD or an equivalent terminal degree, or to be able to certify that they will receive the degree within one year of the expected start date.
Additional Qualifications	In addition, we seek candidates who have an outstanding research record and a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and graduate training.
Special Instructions	Required documents include a CV, a statement of research and teaching interests, up to three representative papers, and names and contact information for at least three references. The Computer Science program at Harvard University benefit from outstanding undergraduate and graduate students, an excellent location, significant industrial collaboration, and substantial support from the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Information about Harvard’s current faculty, research, and educational programs is available at http://www.seas.harvard.edu. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The review of applications will begin on December 15, 2011, and applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications by that date; however, applications will continue to be accepted at least until January 15, 2012. Harvard is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged.
Contact Information	Ms. Tristen M. Dixey
Contact Email	tristen@eecs.harvard.edu

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. Statement of Research
5. Publication
6. Publication 2

Optional Documents

1. Publication 3