hansen (06/24/82)
POSITION AVAILABLE
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DEPARTMENT HEAD
COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Department Head is responsible for the administration of
the Computer Science Department. This will include such
duties as: providing long range planning for a rapidly
expanding department; developing and maintaining contact and
cooperation with governmental agencies and industries
related to computer science in areas such as internships,
financial aid and faculty exchanges; teaching computer
science courses including upper division courses;
supervising advisors of computer science students; and
providing leadership to a department which serves the
computer science instructional needs of all departments at
SDSU.
ACCOUNTABILITY
The Head of the Computer Science Department is directly
responsible to the Dean of Engineering.
FACILITIES
The Computer Center operates an IBM 370/148 with the OS/VS1
operating system. Student access to the computer is through
IBM 3270 terminals. The students utilize IBM's VSPC and IIS
teleprocessing systems. A wide variety of application
packages are available. The department also has access to a
variety of microcomputers. An equipment upgrade is being
considered for the summer of 1982.
LOCATION
South Dakota State University is a land grant institution
consisting of seven colleges, a division of education, and a
graduate school. It has an enrollment of approximately 7,200
students. The University is located in a congenial community
of about 15,000 persons in east-central South Dakota and is
57 miles north of the largest city in South Dakota (Sioux
Falls) on Interstate Highway 29. The community is also
approximately four hours (by auto) west of the Twin Cities
of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
APPOINTMENT DATE
The position will be filled as soon as practicable after the
application deadline.
COMPENSATION AND APPOINTMENT PERIOD
Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with
education, training and experience. The position is a
continuing 12 month appointment.
QUALIFICATIONS
An earned Doctorate in Computer Science or a related field
is desired. A Masters in Computer Science or a field with
emphasis on computer science and considerable experience in
computer science is the minimum requirement.
A strong commitment to computer science education, excellent
verbal and written communication skill, leadership ability
and interpersonal skills appropriate for an academic
environment are required.
Knowledge of several computer languages and an ability to
teach upper division computer science courses in advanced
areas such as Compiler Construction is desirable.
Demonstrated administrative and/or management ability is
preferred.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
July 15, 1982, or when position is filled, whichever occurs
later. Send application to address below.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicants should submit a letter of application, a detailed
resume noting their background, interests, professional
objectives and in chronological order, their education and
job related experience. Three current professional
references/recommendations should be requested for direct
mailing to:
Dr. Duane Sander
Chairman
Search Committee for Computer Science Head
Harding Hall
P. O. Box 2220
South Dakota State University
Brookings, S. Dak. 57007
South Dakota State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer.