[ont.jobs] Faculty Position at Ryerson Polytechnical Institute

mason@tmsoft.uucp (Dave Mason) (10/21/88)

   The Ryerson department of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science
has a tenure-track position in Computer Science beginning January 1, 1989
in the School of Computer Science.

   We are seeking individuals with solid undergraduate and graduate
backgrounds in Computer Science who will dedicate themselves to teaching
at the undergraduate level and simultaneously commit to some applied
research in their specialty area in Computer Science.

   The successful candidate will also be expected to participate fully
in the planning process and be prepared to undertake curriculum
development.

   The department administers the School of Computer Science which offers
a 4 year Bachelors' degree in Applied Computer Science.  Facilities
include, microcomputers, minicomputers and access to the Institute mainframes.

   Although preferred qualifications would include a Ph.D. in Computer
Science, serious consideration will be given to Masters' degree holders in
Computer Science, especially if accompanied by some industrial experience.

   In accordance with Ryerson's Employment Equity policy, this advertisement
is directed equally to women and men and, in accordance with Canadian
immigration requirements, to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

   Submit resume and references by 15th November, 1988 to:
	Mr. V.M.Kushnir, Chair,
	Dept. of Math, Physics, & Computer Science
	Ryerson Polytechnical Institute
	350 Victoria Street
	Toronto, Ontario  M5B 2K3
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The following is my biased PERSONAL OPINION:

I have been teaching at Ryerson for 7 years.  Courses I teach include Computer
Graphics, Operating Systems, Compiler Design & Implementation, Software
Engineering.  Other courses include, Data Structures, several AI courses,
Data Base, Data Communications, Distributed Systems, Comparitive Languages.

It is an enjoyable place to teach.  Research possibilities are limited, although
there is currently pressure to increase research.  Starting pay is relatively
good (probably better than at most universities although the career peak is
probably lower) and you get 2-3 months of summer vacation.  Teaching loads are
heavier than at e.g. UofT.

This job would be of interest to someone not terribly interested in playing the
research game, but interested in teaching intelligent and enthusiastic
undergraduates.  There is a 3 semester thesis project in the students' 3rd and
4th years which provides some opportunities for applied research.

A recent Ph.D. (or Masters, particularly if female) would be in an excellent
position for this job.  There is a good possibility of an additional position
coming open in March-May, so send in your resume if you're interested.

Feel free to mail me any question you might have.
	../Dave