George Mason University

Department of Computer Science

Visiting Assistant Professor Positions

The Department of Computer Science in the Volgenau School of Information Technology & Engineering at George Mason University invites applications for one-year visiting faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2008.

One position is in the area of Computer Game Design (position #F9152z). Applicants must have a research focus on computer game technology – for example, in the areas of artificial intelligence, computer graphics, real-time animation, simulation and modeling, distributed systems, computer security, or software engineering as applied to computer games.

Another position is in Information Security and Assurance (position #F9151z). Security research at George Mason is conducted in access control methods and models, authentication, network security, intrusion detection and prevention, database security, operating systems security, vulnerability analysis, security theory, and security policy.

Minimum qualifications for both positions include a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field, demonstrated potential for excellence and productivity in research, and a commitment to high quality teaching.

The department has over 40 faculty members with wide-ranging research interests including artificial intelligence, algorithms, bioengineering, computer graphics, computer vision, databases, data mining, security, human computer interaction, parallel and distributed systems, real-time systems, robotics, software engineering, and wireless and mobile computing. For more information on the department, visit our Web site: http://cs.gmu.edu.

George Mason University is located in Fairfax in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, DC. Northern Virginia is home to one of the largest concentrations of high-tech firms in the nation. There are excellent opportunities for interaction with government agencies and industry.

For full consideration please submit application and application materials online at http://jobs.gmu.edu (position number F9152z for the game design and position number F9151z for the security position). To apply, you will need a statement of professional goals including your perspective on teaching and research, a complete C.V. with publications, and the names of three references. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

GMU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities strongly encouraged.