arpa-bboard@ucbvax.ARPA (09/30/84)
From: Art Gaylord <art%umass-cs.csnet@csnet-relay.arpa> DEPARTMENT CHAIR Computer and Information Science Department University of Massachusetts/Amherst The Computer and Information Science Department of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, seeks a senior computer scientist to serve as Professor of Computer Science and Chair of the department. Candidates should have a record of distinguished research, administrative experience, and a desire to be a leader of a growing, research-oriented computer science department. Over the past five years, our department has undergone major expansion, resulting in the development of an outstanding research environment and high quality graduate and undergraduate programs. We currently have 23 faculty, 15 research computer scientists, and 200 graduate students, with the expectation that we will grow significantly over the next five years. We have developed internationally recognized programs in Artificial Intelligence and Brain Theory, Software Development, and Distributed Computing. To support our research, we have a 25 node network of VAXs, SUNs, LISP machines, and Graphics Workstations. We feel that our department's strength and cooperative research environment, combined with the superb quality of life available in the Amherst community, make this a very attractive opportunity. The starting date for appointment is flexible, but September 1985 or before is most desired. Send applications to: Professor Victor R. Lesser Chair of Search Committee Department of Computer and Information Science Lederle Graduate Research Center University of Massachusetts Amherst, Massachusetts 01003 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer