UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO<br><br>

                  Department of Computer Science<br><br>
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The  University  of Waterloo invites applications for one or more
tenure-track  faculty positions in Computer Science.  The Depart-
ment  prides  itself on being a leader in Computer Science educa-
tion and home to a diverse research program of international sta-
ture.   Because  of  its  recognized  strengths  and breadth, the
Department  is  able to attract extremely well-qualified students
at both undergraduate and graduate levels; these students contri-
bute extensively to the Department's vitality.  Successful appli-
cants  will  be  expected  to  develop  and maintain a productive
research  program,  to attract and develop highly-valued graduate
students;  to  provide  a  stimulating  learning  environment for
undergraduate  and  graduate  students,  and to contribute to the
administration of the Department.

     Of  particular  interest  are  candidates whose teaching and
research  expertise fall within the fields of artificial intelli-
gence, database systems, data structures design, distributed sys-
tems,  operating  systems,  programming  languages,  or  software
engineering.   A  Ph.D.  in  Computer  Science  or  equivalent is
required,  with  evidence of outstanding research accomplishments
or  potential and evidence of excellence in teaching.  Candidates
at  all  levels  of experience are encouraged to apply.  Rank and
salary will be commensurate with experience.

     The  Department  of Computer Science comprises over 40 full-
time faculty members.  The Department is a key participant in the
Information  Technology Research Centre (ITRC), a provincial
Centre  of  Excellence  that  supports basic and applied research
in  information  technology.   Excellent  offices,  laboratories,
and  computing  facilities,  in  addition  to  attentive support
staff, provides a productive work environment. For further infor-
mation about the Department, please see <a href="http://math.uwaterloo.ca/CS_Dept/">http://math.uwaterloo.ca/CS_Dept/</a> .

     Applications should include a curriculum vitae and the names
and e-mail addresses of three references.  The application should
be  directed  to  the Chair: Professor Frank Tompa, Department of
Computer  Science,  University  of  Waterloo,  Waterloo, Ontario,
Canada  N2L 3G1; <a href="mailto:cs-chair@cs.uwaterloo.ca">cs-chair@cs.uwaterloo.ca</a>.  Candidates should ask
those  named  as  references  to direct supporting letters to the
same  address.  The positions are expected to commence during the
1997 calendar year, and applications will be accepted until
January 15, 1997.

     The  University of Waterloo encourages applications from all
qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minor-
ities,  native peoples, and persons with disabilities.  Qualified
Canadians and non-Canadians are encouraged to apply.

     These appointments are subject to the availability of funds.
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