From: iliss@rucs.faculty.cs.runet.edu (Ivan Liss)
Subject: Academic Computing Director in Radford, Virginia
Organization: Radford University
Date: Thu, 16 Apr 92 21:29:04 GMT


                       RADFORD UNIVERSITY
                 Director of Academic Computing


Radford University invites applications and nominations for the
position of Director of Academic Computing.  The Director of
Academic Computing will manage a rapidly growing networked
distributed computing environment, serving the diverse
instructional and professional interests of faculty, students and
staff at an institution that emphasizes teaching.  The Director
will be involved with planning at the university and departmental
levels and must have vision and insight to provide leadership in
integrating information technology into the learning environment. 
This hands-on management position reports directly to the Vice
President for Academic Affairs.

The current academic computing environment consists of a TCP/IP
network that connects ten buildings with four more to be added
this summer.  The network connects several departmental and
academic computing Sun fileservers, Sun and Iris workstations,
Macintosh and PC networks and provides general software and mail
support to student laboratories and faculty offices.  Ample
modems, comservers, and switching devices give access for on and
off campus users.  Any faculty, staff or student may have a
userid on one of the network fileservers.  This network also
interfaces with the university administrative computer system,
facilitating communications throughout the university community.


QUALIFICATIONS.  The candidate must have knowledge of all aspects
of a sophisticated networked multi-vendor distributed computing
environment.  Demonstrated ability to effectively manage an
academic computing organization serving diverse interests
represented by professional, technical, and student groups is
required.  The candidate must possess strong oral and written
communications skills and the ability to develop and properly
manage budgets.

A master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a
related area and significant experience in managing and planning
for academic computing technology resources in a networked
distributed computing environment is essential.  The candidate
must have extensive experience with the Unix operating system
(preferably with Sun OS) and TCP/IP networking.  Knowledge of
multimedia, common academic software (such as Maple, SAS, SPSS,
WP etc.), Macintosh networks, and PC systems is desirable.


Radford University is a comprehensive coeducational state
institution with 9000 students.  The University offers
bachelor's, master's and educational specialist's degrees.  The
campus is situated near the Blue Ridge Mountains forty-five miles
southwest of Roanoke, Virginia.

The position is a non-tenured administrative/faculty position and
is available July 1, 1992. Rank will be commensurate with
candidate's qualifications and experience.  The salary is
competitive.

Candidates must send letter of application, resume, undergraduate
and graduate transcripts, and three current letters of reference
to:

          Dr. Steven K. Pontius
          Chair, Director of Academic Computing Search Committee
          P. O. Box 6940, Radford University
          Radford, Virginia 24142

Review of applications will begin May 12, 1992 and continue until
position is filled.

Radford University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.


	NOTE: Please do NOT send applications to me (via e-mail
		or otherwise)!