edrbtsn@iuvax.cs.indiana.edu (Ed Robertson) (06/25/91)
1992-93 FULBRIGHT AWARDS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE -- AFRICA
Note that these listings are ONLY for AFRICA and ONLY for COMPUTER SCIENCE.
There are other opportunities in Africa for other disciplines and other
countries outside of Africa seeking Computer Scientists.
LECTURING AWARDS
Kenya
Teach UG/G courses in information systems, selection of hardware and
software, database construction and management, information retrieval, and
telecommunications. Consult on curriculum development. Opportunity for
research. Candidates with M.Sc. acceptable, but candidates with Ph.D. and
work experience in computer science preferred. Department of Information
Sciences, Moi University, Eldoret. Ten months, beginning 9/92. Program
Officer: Ellen N. Kornegay, Tel. 202-686-4028.
Mauritius
Teach UG courses in information technology, applied digital electronics,
microcomputer systems, computer communications. Organize workshops on
software packages for electronic computer-aided design. Develop laboratory
teaching experiments and projects in microprocessor-based systems. Assist in
staff training; advise on curriculum planning and development. M.Sc. degree
with teaching experience acceptable, but Ph.D. and university teaching
experience preferred. ***Instruction in English, but conversational
knowledge of French required.*** Department of Electrical and Electronic
Engineering, University of Mauritius, Reduit. Ten months, beginning 9/92.
Program Officer: Ellen N. Kornegay, Tel. 202-686-4028.
Teach UG/G courses in management information systems, systems analysis and
design, programming languages. Advise on curriculum planning and
development; identify and initiate research in information technology with
faculty; organize short courses and workshops for faculty and staff of
private organizations. Candidates with Ph.D. and rank of associate or full
professor preferred, but candidates with M.Sc. and 5 years of industrial
experience acceptable. ***Instruction in English, but conversational
knowledge of French required.*** School of Engineering, University of
Mauritius, Reduit. Ten months, beginning 9/92. Program Officer: Ellen N.
Kornegay, Tel. 202-686-4028.
Togo
Teach UG courses in computer technology and applied computing. Help develop
computer systems hardware and microcomputer maintenance. Candidates with
advanced degree and university teaching experience are preferred. ***Fluent
French required.*** Higher School of Engineering, University of Benin, Lome.
Three months, beginning 10/92. Program Officer: Linda Rhoad, Tel.202-686-6230
LECTURING/RESEARCH AWARD
Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
Teach UG/G courses in management information systems and control and audit
systems. Opportunity for research in private business management and control
and in auditing of business and government organizations. Candidates with
Ph.D. and several years of teaching experience are preferred. ***Classes can
be taught in English, but preference is for candidates who can lecture in
French.*** National University of Cote d'Ivoire, Faculty of Economics and
Management, Abidjan. Ten months, beginning 9/92. Program Officer: Linda
Rhoad, Tel. 202-686-6230.
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Applications are due August 1. Fulbrights are restricted to US citizens.
Teaching awards normally provide travel and "local expenses", which are
basically enough for the year but don't provide for extensive vacation
travel. One of the best benefits is school fees for children, which can
be one of the most expensive items. Many faculty members will match a
Fulbright with a sabbatical, which turns out to be a good deal.
Of the above postings, I know most about the position in Kenya. Moi
University is in the 'western highlands" of Kenya, a very pleasant although
decidely rural area. Eldoret is an easy days drive from Nairobi over good
roads. The area is not on the usual tourist 'safari' routes but is near
several parks (Mount Elgon, the home of the mining elepants, is nearby, and
Lake Begoria, a wonderful place I discovered only at the end of my stay in
Kenya wtih great camping sites, is a couple of hours away). Moi is the
newest university in Kenya and, as of three years ago, was pushing to get
itself going. Therefore the 'consult on curriculum development' will be an
important role
It's been almost 20 years since I've been in Togo and Ivory Coast, but
remember that the French were most successful in instilling that most
important part of their culture: cuisine.
I am chairing the Fulbright evaluation panel in computer science this
year and I *U*R*G*E* those with strong teaching credentials to apply.
In recent years, there have been few applications. I expect that
there would be more postings in the third world if there had been more
high-quality applications.
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Edward Robertson robertson@cs.indiana.edu
Computer Science Dept
Indiana University 812-855-4954