TT
From TeacherWiki
Tenure Track Position in Computer Science or Cognitive Science
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is creating a new PhD program in Learning Sciences and Technology (CLS&T), which will be an interdisciplinary program merging cognitive science, computer science and psychometrics. WPI anticipates hiring tenure-track faculty for the Fall of 2009. We anticipate hiring either a computer scientist or a cognitive scientist. We are interested in interdisciplinary candidates whose work involves technology-based learning sciences research. We are interested in researchers who construct technology-enabled interventions, conduct rigorous studies to evaluate such systems, or who develop computational approaches to better understand how the systems are impacting learners. We expect to hire at the assistant professor level. Candidates should have a PhD in Computer Science, Cognitive Science or a closely related field, and the potential for excellence in research and teaching.
This highly selective PhD program in the CLS&T will draw top students from around the world. WPI is a nationally ranked, selective university with a student population of 4,450 including 1,300 fulltime and part-time graduate students. WPI is in Worcester, Massachusetts, the second largest city in New England. It is approximately one hour from both Boston and Providence; cultural and recreational resources abound in the region.
To learn a little bit about the types of research we have done see below.
Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement describing your research program and a statement about their teaching philosophy. Please submit materials in PDF format. Applicants should arrange for 3-5 reference letters to be sent directly to the contact below. Send materials, letters, and questions to cslt-recruit2009@wpi.edu. Review of applications will be conducted on a rolling basis and continue until the position is filled.
WPI is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer; we invite and encourage applications from women and minorities.
To Learn More About the Work We do Here at WPI
- To see a message from President Berkey talking about our work clik here, and the pane on the right, scroll down to see more http://www.wpi.edu/research/discovery/
- To see a TV News about one of our projects Video Introduction
- The Computer Science Department
- The Social Sciences and Policy Studies Department
- Neil Heffernan
- Janice Gobert
- We have a steady stream of funding for PhD students for faculty to work with.
