Roth Family Distinguished Professor

The Department of Computer Science at  Dartmouth College invites applications for the inaugural Roth Family Distinguished Professorship. We seek candidates with a strong academic or industry track record in the general area of Digital Arts (including, but not limited to, Computer Graphics, Computer Vision, Visualization, Human-Computer Interaction, and Design & Media Arts). Candidates at the level of full professor or senior-level associate professor will be considered.

Dartmouth is home to a growing program in the Digital Arts with affiliated faculty and students in Computer Science, English, Film & Media Studies, Mathematics, Music, Psychology, Studio Art,  and Theater. In the coming years we expect continued investment in the Digital Arts. The Roth Family Distinguished Professor will help shape what is expected to be a leading undergraduate and graduate program in Digital Arts.

The Computer Science department (www.cs.dartmouth.edu) is home to 17 tenured and tenure-track faculty members whose research encompasses the areas of digital arts, graphics, vision, algorithms, theory, systems, security, robotics, and computational biology.  The Computer Science department is in the School of Arts and Sciences, and it has strong Ph.D. and M.S. programs and outstanding undergraduate majors.  The department is affiliated with Dartmouth's M.D.-Ph.D. program and has strong collaborations with the Tuck School of Business and Dartmouth Medical School.

Dartmouth College is located in Hanover, New Hampshire.  Dartmouth has a beautiful, historic campus, located in a scenic area on the Connecticut River. Recreational opportunities abound in all four seasons.  Dartmouth hosts an annual film festival, as well as renowned musical and theatrical performers.  Convenient public transportation to Boston and New York is available. Airports with commercial service are located 15 minutes away (Lebanon, New Hampshire) and 75 minutes away (Manchester-Boston Regional Airport).

Applicants are invited to send their CV, research statement, teaching statement, and names of at least four references.  All material and inquiries should be sent to roth2012@cs.dartmouth.edu.  Application review will start on January 15, 2012.

Applicants should arrange to have letters of recommendation sent directly by the recommender, either by email or physical mail, to:
  Roth Family Professorship Search
  Department of Computer Science
  Dartmouth College
  6211 Sudikoff Laboratory
  Hanover, NH 03755
  roth2012@cs.dartmouth.edu

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women and members of minority groups.