West Virginia University/CITeR Tenure-Track Positions in Biometrics, Identity Management and Computer Security

West Virginia University/CITeR Tenure-Track Positions in Biometrics, Identity Management and Computer Security

The Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering invites applications for two tenure track faculty positions at the assistant or associate professor level. Applicants should be interested in contributing to and shaping WVU's rapidly growing programs in identification technology integral to the NSF Center for Identification Technology Research (CITeR). Applicants should demonstrate technical expertise in computer vision, cryptography, intelligent systems and storage, or another relevant area. Successful candidates are expected to develop a vigorous extramurally funded research program in biometrics, identity management or related computer security topics, build effective collaborations, and demonstrate commitment to teaching excellence. An earned Ph.D. in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related discipline is required.

West Virginia University (www.wvu.edu) is a comprehensive land grant research institution enrolling over 28,000 students in 113 degrees programs, including engineering and health sciences. CITeR (www.citer.wvu.edu) is a multi-university National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center (I/UCRC) led by WVU. The Center serves as the campus' focal point for discovery and innovation in identification research. With its 20 federal government and industry affiliates and interdisciplinary set of participating faculty, CITeR provides unparalleled opportunity for cooperative research. CITeR serves as the academic lead for the FBI's Biometric Center of Excellence, partners with the University of Arizona in the DHS Center of Excellence in Border Security and Immigration, and is the foundation for WVU's designation as a Center of Excellence in Information Assurance Education. The Lane Department (www.csee.wvu.edu) has 31 tenure-track faculty members, 400 undergraduate students, and 280 graduate students. It offers BS degrees in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Biometric Systems; MS degrees in Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Electrical Engineering; and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering. The Department conducts approximately $5 million annually in externally sponsored research, with major research activities in the areas of biometric identification, nanotechnology, power systems, software engineering, and wireless networks. Strong opportunities exist for building collaborative partnerships with nearby federal research facilities, including the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, FBI, and NASA.

Interested candidates must send a letter of application, a CV, contact information for at least three technical references, a research statement, and a statement of teaching philosophy to biometrics-search@mail.wvu.edu. Review of completed applications will begin January 1, 2009, and the positions will remain open until filled. For further information, contact Associate Professor Arun Ross, Search Chair, at Arun.Ross@mail.wvu.edu (queries only).

West Virginia University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. Applications are strongly encouraged from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. Dual career couples are also encouraged to apply.