TUFTS UNIVERSITY
School of Arts & Sciences and School of Engineering
Faculty Searches for 2008-2009

SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES

Chemistry: Chemistry /Biology Interface (Two positions) (POSITIONS FILLED)
The Department of Chemistry is beginning a phase of significant expansion. Applications are invited for three tenure-track assistant professor positions with research interests at the interface of chemistry and biology. All areas of chemistry will be considered. Successful candidates will demonstrate the potential to develop an internationally recognized research program and excel in teaching. The Chemistry Department at Tufts is a well-funded, thriving community of researchers with collaborations spanning across the University. Excellent resources are available for new investigators interested in building a program in the Life Sciences – one of the university's strengths. Teaching responsibilities will include graduate and undergraduate courses in chemistry and /or the biochemistry curriculum. Additional information about the department can be found at http://chem.tufts.edu.

Send CV, a research plan and three letters of recommendation to: Faculty Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155. Evaluation of candidates will begin October 1, 2008 and continue until the position(s) are filled. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Applications from women and members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.

Child Development: Early Childhood Education
Associate/Full Professor in Early Childhood Education: The Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Development is seeking applicants for a faculty position in early childhood education (age range 0-8) to begin September 2009. Appointment can be at the associate professor or full professor level depending on the successful candidate's qualifications, experience, and record of scholarship. A primary responsibility for this faculty position is to provide vision and collaborative leadership in developing and overseeing academic programs in early childhood education, working in conjunction with colleagues in the Department of Child Development and associated ECE laboratory sites, and in collaboration with a community-based organization in the Greater Boston area. The position also includes teaching two to three courses in the field of early care and education; maintaining an active and highly productive research program; guiding undergraduate and graduate students in early care and education; and participating in departmental and university committees. While the specific area of scholarship within early childhood is open, we are especially interested in candidates with scholarly and professional expertise in one or more of the following: equity issues in early childhood education, language and literacy, early care and education policy, arts in early education, digital technology and early learners, teacher inquiry, curriculum development, and special education.

REQUIREMENTS: University-level teaching experience, doctorate in early childhood education or related field, and record of scholarly productivity and grantsmanship. Background and experience to provide leadership in both scholarship and practice. Interest in understanding the role of large, urban community organizations in the education and care of young children is necessary.

To apply, send cover letter, CV, sample publications, and names of three references to Jayanthi Mistry, Ph.D., Chair, Early Childhood Education Search Committee, Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Development, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Drama and Dance: Technical Director (Non-tenure-track) (POSITION FILLED)
The Department of Drama and Dance invites applications for a Lecturer in Drama, with a specialization in Technical Direction. This full-time, non-tenure-track position will begin on August 31, 2009. Qualifications: M.F.A. in Technical Theatre with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. Comprehensive knowledge of scenic materials and construction techniques, including welding and rigging; CAD proficiency; ability to create and record sound designs; experience in safe, effective supervision of student scene shop staff; excellent communication skills; collaborative approach to theatre. Responsibilities include teaching one to two courses in technical theatre annually; technical direction and, possibly, sound design for three departmental major productions each year; supervision of part-time Assistant Technical Director and student scene shop employees; maintenance of theatre facilities; advising. Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, letter of reference and non-returnable supporting materials to: Ted Simpson, Chair, Technical Director Search Committee, Department of Drama and Dance, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155. Review of applications begins January  15, 2009, and continues until the position is filled. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Economics: Open (Two positions) (POSITIONS FILLED)
The Department of Economics invites applications to fill two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. Positions are full-time and start in September 2009. Candidates in all fields will be considered. We are looking for candidates with exceptional promise of high-quality scholarship, and the potential or demonstrated ability to be excellent teachers of both undergraduate and graduate students. Candidates should expect to receive their Ph.D. prior to the start of the appointment. Send a curriculum vitae, selected evidence of promise or achievement as a scholar, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to the Search Committee. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. All materials should be sent to: Search Committee, Department of Economics, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155.

Education: Mathematics, Science, Technology, and Engineering Education (SEARCH DEFERRED)
Education: Mathematics, Science, Technology, and Engineering Education
Tufts University Department of Education invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in the areas of Mathematics and/or Science Education at the Assistant Professor level. Teaching at the middle, high school, or higher education levels preferred. Doctoral degree in hand at the time of the appointment required.

Responsibilities include developing research in Mathematics or Science Education, successful grant writing, participation in the Department’s projects, and teaching, advising, and supervising students in the Department's Master of Arts in Teaching and in the interdisciplinary M.A., M.S., and Ph.D. programs in Mathematics, Science, Technology and Engineering (MSTE) Education.

Faculty in the M.S. and Ph.D. programs in MSTE Education at Tufts have been successful, since the program was created in 2003, in attracting strong students and major research grants to Tufts and in building strong inter-disciplinary collaboration with other A&S departments. Our teacher preparation and research programs have established close collaboration with schools in the area. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty from the Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering Departments towards the preparation of teachers and researchers and will have the opportunity to participate in current Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Education sponsored projects. In addition, the department encourages joint research with the faculties and research staffs of neighboring universities and educational research organizations. Candidates will no doubt appreciate the fact that Tufts University’s Medford campus location allows for immersion in the lively and rich intellectual and cultural life of the Boston area.

Preferable qualities of a successful candidate are:

• A solid background in Mathematics or Science;
• A strong record in Mathematics and Science Education research;
• Expertise in recent developments in effective Mathematics and Science Education;
• A deep understanding of the psychological and socio-cultural issues involved in learning and teaching in diverse environments.
• Experience in uses of technology in Education and in Engineering Education.
• A commitment to the goal of effectively contributing to teacher development and to the improvement of Pre-K to 12 Science Education.

Review of applications will begin on January 6, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are asked to send a letter of application describing their present work and future research, curriculum vitae, three examples of their scholarship, and three reference letters to: Analúcia D. Schliemann, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Education, Paige Hall, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155.

Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply and to identify their status in the cover letter.

German, Russian and Asian Languages and Literatures: Arabic Language (Non-tenure-track) (POSITION FILLED)
The Department of German, Russian, and Asian Languages and Literatures at Tufts University invites applications for a full-time lecturer position in Arabic Language beginning in September 2009 with possibility of renewal. Salary competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Responsibilities include teaching three courses per semester in Modern Standard Arabic and active involvement in a rapidly developing Arabic Program.

Requirements: Native or near-native fluency in Arabic and excellent command of English; demonstrated ability to teach all levels of Modern Standard Arabic at the college level in the U.S.; MA in Arabic or related field required; commitment to language teaching and curricular innovation. Training in language pedagogy highly preferred. Ability to teach one of the dialects favorably considered.

Letter of application, CV, three letters of recommendation, and other supporting materials including teaching evaluations should be sent directly to: Professor Charles Inouye, Chair, Lecturer in Arabic Search Committee, Department of German, Russian, Asian Languages and Literatures, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155. Please indicate whether attending MESA in Washington D.C.

Review of application will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

German, Russian, and Asian Languages and Literatures: Arabic Literature and Culture (POSITION FILLED)
Tenure track position in Arabic Literature / Culture at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning September 2009. Requirements: Ph.D. in Arabic Literature / Culture; additional expertise in cultural / literary or film theory desired; native or near native fluency in Arabic and English; demonstrated excellence in research and the teaching of Modern Standard Arabic and Arabic culture / literature at the college level in North America. Applicants at the Associate level must have a strong record of publications in the field.

Responsibilities include: teaching four courses per year primarily in Arabic literature, culture, and language, as well as broader courses in the humanities and on interdisciplinary subjects; administrative responsibilities include directing the Arabic Program, involvement in the Department of German, Russian and Asian Languages and Literatures, and related programs.

Letter of application, CV, and the names of three references for candidates applying at the associate level or three letters of reference for those applying at the assistant level should be sent directly to: Professor Hosea Hirata, Chair, Department of German, Russian, and Asian Languages and Literatures, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155. Review of application begins November 1, 2008 and continues until the position is filled.

Tufts University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to in creasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

German, Russian, and Asian Languages and Literatures: German Literature and Film: 20th/Early 21st Centuries (SEARCH DEFERRED)
Tenure-track position in German Literature and Film of the 20th and beginning 21st centuries at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting September 2009. Requirements: Ph.D. in German Literature/Film of the 20th and beginning 21st centuries; native or near native fluency in German and English; demonstrated excellence in research and teaching at the college level. Ability to teach German literature, culture, and film of the 20th/early 21st centuries as well as interdisciplinary and cross cultural courses which would contribute to the Department's Program in International Letters and Visual Studies (ILVS). Responsibilities include: teaching four courses per year, primarily in German literature, culture, and film, as well as broader courses in the humanities and on interdisciplinary subjects; involvement in the German Program and the Department of German, Russian, and Asian Languages and Literatures.

Application materials (letter of application, including a brief statement on teaching and research plans, CV, and letters of reference) should be sent to: Professor Christiane Zehl Romero, Department of German, Russian, and Asian Languages and Literatures, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155.

Review of applications to begin November 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled; preliminary interviews will be held at the MLA. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

History: African American History (POSITION FILLED)
The Department of History, Tufts University, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor in African American History. Candidates specializing in any period or region are welcome to apply, and will be expected to teach a one or two semester survey in African American history as well as upper level courses in their area of specialization and interest. Ph.D. and evidence of strong scholarly accomplishment or potential required; strong teaching experience preferred.

Send letter of application; CV; a writing sample; and the names of three references for candidates applying at the associate or full professor level, or three letters of reference for those applying at the assistant professor level to: Professor Howard Malchow, Department of History, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155 (e-mail applications to howard.malchow@tufts.edu are acceptable). Review of applications begins November 1, 2008 and continues until the position is filled. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

History: France in the World (POSITION FILLED)
The Department of History, Tufts University, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level in the history of France and the World from the era of the French Revolution to the Present. Candidates with a special interest in Francophone civilization beyond Europe, the domestic French contexts of imperialism and colonialism or the multi-cultural character of metropolitan France are urged to apply. Candidates will be expected to teach both survey and upper level courses. Ph.D. and evidence of strong scholarly potential required; strong teaching experience preferred.

Send application, including three references and a writing sample, to Professor Ina Baghdiantz-McCabe, Department of History, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155 (e-mail applications to ina.mccabe@tufts.edu are acceptable). Review of applications will begin October 10, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

History: Prince of Asturias Chair in Spanish Culture and Civilization (SEARCH DEFERRED)
The History Department at Tufts University invites applications at either the associate or full professor level for the Prince of Asturias Chair in Spanish Culture and Civilization. Candidates should have a distinguished record of scholarship in post-Columbian Spanish History and proven excellence in teaching. Scholars with a special interest in the history of Spain's relations with the world outside Europe, including Spanish America, the Spanish diaspora and cultural fusion are urged to apply. Send application and references to Professor Peter Winn, Department of History, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155, peter.winn@tufts.edu. Review of applications is on-going and will continue until the position is filled. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Music: African American Music (POSITION FILLED)
The Department of Music at Tufts University announces a tenure-track position in African American Music at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor beginning September 2009. We seek a creative music scholar with broad interdisciplinary interests, exceptional promise, and a strong commitment to teaching historical and cultural studies in an imaginative and compelling manner. Teaching responsibilities will include courses for non-majors, majors, and graduate students at the master's level. Ph.D. or equivalent in music or cognate discipline and teaching experience required.

Review of applications begins October 24, 2008 and continues until the position is filled. Please send a cover letter, CV, and three letters of recommendation for those applying at the level of assistant professor; those applying at the level of associate or full professor should supply the names of three references. Mailing address: African American Music Search, Department of Music, The Perry and Marty Granoff Music Center, Tufts University, 20 Talbot Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155.

Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Philosophy: Open (SEARCH DEFERRED)
Associate or Full Professor, beginning Fall 2008 or thereafter. Four courses/year, beginning undergraduate to graduate level. Usual non-teaching duties. AOS: Open. AOC: Open. We seek a distinguished scholar and teacher who will be a dynamic teacher of undergraduates, will contribute to the MA program and the active philosophical life of the Department, and who will complement its existing teaching strengths. Salary commensurate with rank.

Applications must include a CV, a list of at least three referees, a writing sample, and a phone number at which the candidate may be reached. Review of applications is ongoing and will continue until the position is filled. This is the continuation of the search that began in AY2007-2008. Applications should be sent to: Senior Search, Department of Philosophy, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Candidates from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

Philosophy: Metaphysics or Ancient Philosophy (POSITION FILLED)
Tenure-track position at rank of Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2009. Four courses/year, beginning undergraduate to graduate level. Usual non-teaching duties. AOS: Metaphysics or Ancient Philosophy (with a strong preference for a candidate whose research brings historical considerations to bear on problems in contemporary philosophy); preferably both. AOC: Open.

The Department seeks a promising scholar and teacher who will contribute to its MA program and the active philosophical life of the Department and who will complement its existing teaching strengths. Ph.D. at time of appointment and teaching experience strongly preferred. Tufts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty; candidates from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

Applications must include a CV, three letters of recommendation, a writing sample, and a phone number at which the candidate may be reached in December. Review of applications will begin on November 3, 2008, and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary Interviews will be conducted at the December APA Meeting. To be assured of full consideration applications must be complete by November 21. Applications should be sent to: Assistant Professor Search, Department of Philosophy, 222 Miner Hall, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155.

Physics and Astronomy: Observational Astronomy/Astrophysics (POSITION FILLED)
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Tufts University invites applications for the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor of Observational Astronomy/Astrophysics to begin September 1, 2009. To qualify for the position the candidate must have a Ph. D. in astronomy, astrophysics, or a related field; post-doctoral experience with observations obtained by either ground-based or space-based astronomical instruments; and a vigorous research program of internationally recognized importance. We are particularly interested in candidates working in extragalactic research related to observational cosmology who will broaden our current areas of research. The candidate is expected to teach courses in astronomy and astrophysics at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and to mentor undergraduates in individual research projects. We expect the new hire to be able to generate research grants after coming to Tufts, to sustain research programs of high international standards, and to supervise dissertation work by graduate students in astronomy or astrophysics.

The review of applications will begin November 1, 2008, and continue until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted to the Chairman of the Astronomy Search Committee, c/o Gayle Grant, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Robinson Hall, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155. Complete applications may be sent by email to gayle.grant@tufts.edu. A Curriculum Vitae and a Description of Future Research Plans and Teaching Experience should be included with the application. Three Letters of Reference must be submitted with the Application or in separate mailings.

Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Political Science: Political Theory (POSITION FILLED)
The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track position in political theory. Applicants must be broadly trained in the history of Western political philosophy. Promise of excellence in scholarship and teaching is required. Teaching duties are two courses per semester. Ph. D. in Political Science by September 1, 2009 and promise of excellent scholarship required; teaching experience strongly preferred.

Please submit a cover letter describing your teaching and research, a curriculum vitae, and a writing sample as email attachments to: politicaltheorysearch@tufts.edu, and instruct three referees to submit letters of recommendation to the same address. Please ensure that all communication regarding your application includes your last name in the subject line.

Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply and identify themselves. We will begin screening applications on October 1, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled.

Romance Languages: Spanish: Transatlantic Studies (POSITION FILLED)
Assistant Professor of Spanish (tenure-track), beginning in Fall 2009. Specialist in Modern Transatlantic Studies. Knowledge of comparative Latin American literatures and cultures, and ability to teach interdisciplinary courses highly desirable. A working knowledge of Brazilian literary and cultural traditions and Portuguese language would be a plus. The candidate should be able to teach both introductory courses as well as advanced seminars for concentrators. Requirements: Potential for outstanding scholarly achievement. Native or near-native fluency in Spanish. Ph.D. in hand by time of appointment.

Please send one 15-25 page sample of scholarly work and complete dossier, including three letters of recommendation, to: Professor José Antonio Mazzotti, Chair, Romance Languages, Olin Center, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155. Review of applications begins November 1, 2008 and continues until position is filled. For full consideration and possible MLA interview, applications should be complete by November 1. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Sociology: Immigration, transnational communities, and globalization; OR Social inequalities and social change; OR Media, culture, and society (POSITION FILLED)
The Department of Sociology is accepting applications for an assistant or associate professor position to begin Fall 2009. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in sociology by September 1, 2009; a strong record or promise of publications; excellent teaching evaluations; potential for extramurally funded research; and a willingness to serve as department chair in the future. Candidates' research and teaching should be in one of three broad areas: immigration, transnational communities, and globalization; social inequalities and social change; and media, culture, and society. Candidates must be committed to teaching our highly motivated and diverse student body. The usual teaching load is two courses per semester. The successful applicant will be the ninth member of the department. Tufts University is categorized as a Research University/Very High Research Activity (RU/VH), is consistently ranked in the top thirty universities in the country by U.S. News and World Report, and is located in the vibrant intellectual community of Boston.

Send a letter about qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, the names of at least three references for candidates applying at the associate level or at least three letters of reference for those applying at the assistant level, a sample of published work, and a statement of your teaching philosophy to: Professor John E. Conklin, Chair; Department of Sociology; Eaton Hall 115; 5 The Green; Tufts University; Medford, MA 02155. Review of the applications will begin November 30, 2008, and continue until the position is filled.

Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

Biomedical Engineering: Regenerative Medicine (POSITION FILLED)
Tufts University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, seeks candidates for a junior tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate level, with rank determined by experience and accomplishments. Truly exceptional senior candidates may also be considered, for appointment at the rank of Full Professor. Preference will be given to candidates whose research interests involve regenerative medicine, but all areas of biomedical engineering will be considered. The successful candidate will join an active Department that offers B.S., M.E., M.S. and Ph.D. programs, and thus must demonstrate the potential to develop an outstanding, internationally recognized research program, excel in teaching, and develop strong interschool collaborations. Teaching responsibilities include graduate and undergraduate courses. A Doctorate is required and postdoctoral experience is desirable. Additional information about the department can be found at ase.tufts.edu/biomedical/.

Interested applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae, cover letter, research plan, and names of three references to: Faculty Search Committee, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, 4 Colby Street, Medford, MA 02155. Evaluation of candidates will begin at the end of October 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Applications from women and members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.

Chemical and Biological Engineering: Sustainable Energy (POSITION FILLED)
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Tufts University seeks a tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor. However, exceptional senior candidates will be considered for appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. Candidates with a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or closely related field, and excellent qualifications in teaching and scholarship will be considered. The primary area of interest is in the energy field – including but not limited to the areas of clean technologies, environmental catalysis and reaction engineering, fuel processing and fuel cells, advanced materials for energy and systems engineering approaches for energy and sustainability.

Tufts School of Engineering distinguishes itself by the interdisciplinary focus and integrative nature of its engineering education within the intellectually rich environment of a "Research Class 1" University and a top ranking undergraduate institution. Located only six miles from historic downtown Boston, faculty members on the Tufts Medford/Somerville campus have extensive opportunities for academic and industrial collaboration as well as participation in the rich intellectual life of the area. With this search, the School of Engineering is continuing to build strength around three cross-disciplinary focal themes – Environmental Sustainability, Bioengineering, and Engineering Education Innovation.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Start date can be as early as January 2009. Send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, list of four references and concise teaching and research plans to: Search Committee Chair, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Tufts University, 4 Colby St., Medford, MA 02155. Please transmit all application materials electronically to ChBE@tufts.edu. All applications will be treated with the appropriate confidentiality. Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Women and members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Computer Science: Cognitive Science
The Department of Computer Science at Tufts University invites applications for a faculty appointment at the Professor or Associate Professor level in Cognitive Science or related area to begin in September 2009.  The exact area of research interest is less important than demonstrated research excellence and existing, or strong potential for, extramural funding.  The successful candidate will be asked to represent Computer Science on the Steering Committee of the new Tufts Program in Cognitive and Brain Science, and should be able to teach courses in Cognitive Science and/or Artificial Intelligence as part of that Program, as well as introductory courses in computer science and more advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate's specific area of expertise.  Preference will be given to candidates who complement the Department's expertise in Machine Learning, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphics, and/or Computational Biology.

Tufts is among the smallest universities to have been nationally ranked as a "Research Class 1" University.  Located in Boston, it has a dynamically growing Computer Science Department.  We are part of the Tufts Engineering school which has recently entered an exciting growth phase with a focus on interdisciplinary research.  Tufts faculty have many opportunities for collaboration and participation in the rich intellectual life of the Boston area.  For more information about the department, please visit http://www.cs.tufts.edu.

We request that applications and other materials including (a) a curriculum vitae, (b) a statement describing current and planned research, (c) a statement of teaching philosophy, (d) names and affiliations of five potential recommenders, and (e) a sample of scholarly work be submitted online at AcademicJobsOnline.org. Letters of recommendation will be solicited only with the candidate's explicit approval.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.   Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.  We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty.  Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Computer Science: Graphics and/or Visualization
The Department of Computer Science at Tufts University invites applications for a faculty appointment at the Professor or Associate Professor level in Graphics and/or Visualization to begin in September 2009.  Exceptional candidates at the Assistant Professor level will also be considered.  We seek outstanding candidates with nationally-known research programs, and a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching.  We are particularly interested in candidates who will link to existing research strengths in the Department and in the University and who will collaborate with other members of the Tufts Center for Scientific Visualization.

Tufts is among the smallest universities to have been nationally ranked as a "Research Class 1" University.  Located in Boston, it has a dynamically growing Computer Science Department.  We are part of the Tufts Engineering school which has recently entered an exciting growth phase with a focus on interdisciplinary research.  Tufts faculty have many opportunities for collaboration and participation in the rich intellectual life of the Boston area.  For more information about the department, please visit http://www.cs.tufts.edu.

We request that applications and other materials including (a) a curriculum vitae, (b) a statement describing current and planned research, (c) a statement of teaching philosophy, (d) names and affiliations of five potential recommenders, and (e) a sample of scholarly work be submitted online at AcademicJobsOnline.org.  Letters of recommendation will be solicited only with the candidate's explicit approval.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.   Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.  We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty.  Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Electrical and Computer Engineering: Alvin H. Howell Endowed Professorship in Electrical Engineering
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Tufts University is pleased to announce the establishment of the Alvin H. Howell Endowed Professorship in Electrical Engineering. We are seeking a forward-looking individual who is internationally recognized for the impact of his/her scholarship and is committed to interdisciplinary research and education. Outstanding candidates from any subfield of electrical and computer engineering are encouraged to apply. We expect to fill this position at the academic rank of full professor. Primary evaluation criteria will include a demonstrated ability to build and sustain cross-disciplinary research programs, the potential for developing collaborations with current SOE faculty, and a track record of successful and inclusive mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will contribute to one or more of the SOE's three strategic focal areas: Engineering for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Bioengineering, and Engineering Education Innovation.

The past four years have been a period of extraordinary growth for Tufts School of Engineering, witnessing recruitment of 43% of its current tenured and tenure-track faculty members and a 70% increase in research expenditures. The SOE distinguishes itself by the interdisciplinary and integrative nature of its engineering education and research programs within the environment of both a "Research Class 1" University and a top-ranked undergraduate institution. We offer the best of a liberal arts college atmosphere, coupled with the intellectual and technological resources of a major research university. As home to seven graduate and professional schools across three campuses, Tufts University prides itself on its culture of cross-School partnerships. Located on Tufts' Medford/Somerville campus, only six miles from historic downtown Boston, SOE faculty members have extensive opportunities for academic and industrial collaboration, as well as participation in the rich intellectual life of the region.

Candidates should possess an earned doctorate in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline. The applicant should clearly describe a research and teaching plan that that builds on existing strengths and focal areas within the ECE Department and the School of Engineering. Candidates should submit a letter of application, research and educational plans, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references to Search Committee Chair, ECE Department, 161 College Avenue, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155 or via email to endowedchair08@ece.tufts.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Women and members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

(Revised June 30, 2009)

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