Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Professor and Chair
Cognitive Science. The Department of Cognitive Science invites
applications for the position of Professor and Chair to begin July
1, 2002. Applicants should be senior scholars with a strong record of
scholarly productivity and a history of extramural research support. The
successful candidate’s research interests should complement the
department’s emerging focus in cognitive science. A Ph.D. in an area
closely related to the department’s focus is required. The
department currently offers B.S. and M.S. degrees in psychology and
philosophy, including an extremely successful undergraduate program
called Minds and
Machines.
The successful candidate will be
expected to lead the development of a graduate research program at the
doctoral level. Rensselaer is a private, non-sectarian, nationally ranked
university with 350 faculty, serving approximately 4,000 undergraduates
and 2,000 graduate students. Founded in 1824, Rensselaer is the oldest
technological university in the country.
Rensselaer is located in Troy, New York, one of three cities comprising
New York’s Capital District. Troy is located on the historic Hudson River
within easy driving distance of New York City, Boston, and Montreal, as
well as the Adirondack, Berkshire, and Catskill Mountains.
Screening will begin November 15, but
applications will be considered after that date. Application
materials should include a cover letter, C.V., selected reprints, and
three letters of recommendation and be directed to: David Hess, Chair,
Cognitive Science Search Committee. STS Dept., 5th Floor Sage Building,
110 8th St. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York
12180-3590. Phone: 518 276 6413. Email: hessd@rpi.edu. Applications
from qualified minority candidates and women are especially invited.
Rensselaer is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer.
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