Hi, this is probably not the ideal place to post this vacancy, but if =
you were a ecological informatician with a strong background in =
computers, it might be to your taste.
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Position Announcement =20
Truman and Anita Arnold
Chair of Computer and Information Sciences
Texas A&M University-Texarkana (A&M-Texarkana) invites nominations and =
applications for the position of Truman and Anita Arnold Chair of =
Computer and Information Sciences. The successful candidate will serve =
as chair of the Computer and Information Sciences (CIS) program and =
participate in the development of undergraduate and graduate CIS courses =
and coordinate the accreditation of the program. Activities will include =
undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, and other duties assigned =
by the Dean. Computer related courses have been offered for some time at =
A&M-Texarkana, but the new Bachelor of Science degree in CIS will offer =
an even richer mix of computer courses and research to meet current and =
future demands.=20
Minimum qualifications:
Candidate must have:=20
* An earned doctorate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a =
closely related computer field.=20
* A record of research and refereed publications.=20
* Active involvement in professional organizations.=20
* A demonstrated ability to acquire external funding and research =
grants.=20
* Effective communication skills. (both written and oral).=20
The Preferred candidate will have:=20
* Extensive business and/or government experience.=20
* A record of teaching in academia and/or industry.=20
* Experience in student recruiting.=20
* Experience in building and guiding a flourishing research group.=20
* Research experience in computer related fields such as robotics, cyber =
security, communications and/or wireless and digital networks and =
information systems management.=20
* Experience in educational administration.=20
* Experience with ABET and/or other accreditation organizations.=20
The University and Community: The University and Community: The =
University is a member of The Texas A&M University System and is a =
regional institution serving Texarkana, Northeast Texas, Southwest =
Arkansas and Southeast Oklahoma. It is currently an upper division =
university offering baccalaureate and graduate degree programs. The =
State has authorized the University to offer lower division courses when =
the new campus at Bringle Lake is opened. Texarkana is located =
approximately halfway between Dallas, Texas and Little Rock, Arkansas. =
The city serves as a primary financial, educational, cultural, retail =
and medical center for a service region with a population of more than =
500,000. A&M-Texarkana currently has an academic enrollment of =
approximately 1,650 students. For additional information, please visit =
the University website at www.tamut.edu. (take special note of the =
"Endow the Future <http://www.tamut.edu/endow/index.html> " webpage
Anticipated start date: January 15, 2006
Salary: The salary is nationally competitive and commensurate with =
qualifications and experience.
Application Requirements: The position will remain open until filled. =
However, the screening of completed applications will begin on November =
30, 2005. Application materials must include a letter of interest =
addressing the position responsibilities, current curriculum vitae, a =
list of five professional references with contact information (address, =
telephone number and e-mail), and a copy of university transcripts. =
Official transcripts will be required of finalists. Material should be =
submitted to:
Dr. David Allard, Chair of Search Committee
Texas A&M University-Texarkana
P.O. Box 5518
Texarkana, TX 75505-5518
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
903-223-3131; 903-832-2032 (FAX)
This is a security-sensitive position. A criminal background check will =
be conducted on each finalist for the position. Employment is contingent =
on proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Texas A&M University-Texarkana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.=20
VISIT THE JOURNAL HERPETOLOGICAL CONSERVATION AND BIOLOGY =
www.herpconbio.org <http://www.herpconbio.org>=20
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Malcolm L. McCallum
Assistant Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
Texas A&M University Texarkana
2600 Robison Rd.
Texarkana, TX 75501
O: 1-903-233-3134
H: 1-903-791-3843
Homepage: https://www.eagle.tamut.edu/faculty/mmccallum/index.html
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