[Ieee_vis] Jobs: Faculty Positions in Virtual and Augmented Reality at The University of Texas at San Antonio
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The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) invites applications for three
open rank (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor) positions, starting in Fall
2020.
The first position will be appointed in the Department of Electrical and
Computer Engineering and/or the Department of Computer Science, aligning
with UTSA’s current expertise in immersive technology applications areas.
Joint appointments are preferred. For this position, applications must be
submitted through a web portal at https://jobs.utsa.edu/postings/13855
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The second position will be oriented to XR Human factors/Human Computer
Interaction. Possible placements will be considered in the Departments of
Psychology, Information Systems and Cyber Security, Electrical and Computer
Engineering or Computer Science. Joint appointments are preferred. For
this position, applications must be submitted through a web portal at
https://jobs.utsa.edu/postings/13903
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The third position will be oriented to Education with XR and will be
appointed in the Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching.
For this position, applications must be submitted through a web portal at
https://jobs.utsa.edu/postings/14059
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Required Qualifications and Responsibilities
Applicants for an Assistant Professor position must earn a Ph.D. by
September 1, 2020, in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer
Engineering, Psychology, Information Systems and Cybersecurity,
Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching, or in a related field,
publications commensurate with appointment levels in their
departments, and with
an academic record in multicultural education, diversity and inclusion. The
successful candidate must demonstrate their ability and desire to work
collegially with faculty from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Applicants for an Associate/Full Professor position must have a Ph.D.
in Computer
Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Psychology, Information
Systems and Cybersecurity, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching, or
a related
field, publications commensurate with appointment levels in their
departments, and with an academic record in multicultural education,
diversity and inclusion. Tenure is contingent upon Board of Regents
approval.
The successful candidate must demonstrate their ability to work with and be
sensitive to the educational needs of diverse urban populations and support
the University’s commitment to thrive as a Hispanic Serving Institution and
a model for student success.
Successful candidates will be expected to develop and maintain externally
funded research programs, engage in both undergraduate and graduate
education, and contribute their leadership and innovative thinking towards
global prominence in their respective discipline. Teaching opportunities
will vary by department and teaching qualifications will be considered
for skills
and ability alignment within their respective department. Successful
candidates must have expertise in XR and/or its applications that may
include one or more of the following areas: virtual reality, augmented
reality, mixed reality, immersive displays, 3D user interfaces, immersive
games, simulation for training or education, immersive data visualization.
The successful candidates are expected to collaborate on research and grant
applications with faculty in the cluster, in other colleges, departments,
local military institutions, and UT Health medical school. Teaching
opportunities will vary by department and teaching qualifications will be
considered for skills and ability alignment within their respective
department. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to,
advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students (masters and
doctoral); active research program that is funded by external grants and
serving the University, profession and community. Tenure is contingent on
Board of Regents approval. Salary and supporting start-up package are
competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Required documents and submission process: Applications must be submitted
through the web portal indicated above. Applicants should submit the
following:
1.
Letter of application that documents evidence of scholarly publications,
funded research, teaching experiences, and qualifications for the position;
1.
Research and teaching statement, which includes discussion on the role
diversity and inclusion plays in an academic environment
2.Current Curriculum vita;
3.Copy of all graduate transcripts;
4.Three samples of published scholarly work;
5.Teaching evaluations;
6.Names and contact information for three references who will provide a
letter of recommendation;
Applicants who are selected for on campus interviews must be able to show
proof that they will be eligible and qualified to work in the US by the
time of hire.
Applications received by November 22, 2019 will be given full consideration.
The search will continue until the position is filled or the search is
closed.
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) has embarked on a focused
cluster hiring plan to recruit top-tier researchers as a part of President
Taylor Eighmy’s ambitious strategic initiatives. UTSA is currently looking
for three candidates to fill open rank faculty positions to promote
collaborative research, education and outreach and to create
interdisciplinary areas of knowledge that will advance the field of virtual
reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR), or more
generally XR.
Technological advances, the recent booming consumer market in immersive
displays and interfaces, and computing capability and speed have
accelerated the impact of immersive technologies in our daily lives.
According to recent projections, immersive technologies will be a $220
billion-dollar industry by 2022. This technology will drive creative
solutions for societal changes in areas such as healthcare, national
defense, education, visualization, and data science. The complexity of
these global problems will require a highly prepared XR technology
workforce and a deep understanding of the human factors involved.
UTSA’s research portfolio has increasingly become more transdisciplinary,
cutting across areas such as cybersecurity, brain health, engineering,
biomedicine, public health, educational transformation, sustainability,
business and policy. These areas have been further fueled by focused
faculty cluster hires in areas including cloud computing, cybersecurity,
brain health, artificial intelligence, analytics and data science. A
targeted cluster hire among faculty with expertise in XR will build on and
leverage our established research portfolio, providing new ways to
visualize data, collaborate, communicate, and learn across disciplines.
Hires are expected to build their own unique programs of research, as well
as to collaborate with other hires in this cluster and with colleagues in
their home department, college, and scientific community of San Antonio and
Texas at large. The multidisciplinary nature of XR is strongly emphasized
in this search, which may result in joint appointments across multiple
departments and colleges.
Departments Involved:
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Computer Science: cs.utsa.edu/
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Electrical and Computer Engineering:
engineering.utsa.edu/electrical-computer/
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Information Systems and Cybersecurity:
business.utsa.edu/information-systems-cyber-security/
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Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching: education.utsa.edu/
interdisciplinary_learning_and_teaching/
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Psychology: colfa.utsa.edu/psychology/
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Background Information: Within an area rich in historic attractions,
affordable housing, and excellent medical facilities, the San Antonio
corridor is a high-tech hub that is home to many major computer companies
and federal organizations. Quantum Information and algorithms are critical
research and development areas at the intersection of computer science,
data intensive computing & technology, and cybersecurity. The ideal
candidate will facilitate the initiation and further the development of a
national recognized research effort in Quantum Computing or Quantum
Information Systems.
The metropolitan area is also home to a multitude of synergistic industries
that depend upon information: Microsoft, Rackspace, USAA, UT-Health
biomedical facilities, U.S. military bases. The newly hired quantum
faculty have
the opportunity to significantly influence research within a dynamic,
multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural research environment. It is the policy
of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal
employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity,
disability, or veteran status. Collaboration is encourage with UTSA’s
emerging National Security Collaboration Center (NSCC), Schools of Data
Science, and Open Cloud Institute (OCI).
Diversity: UTSA is committed to maintaining an environment that values and
supports diversity, equity and inclusiveness across our campus community
and encourages excellent applications to assist us in achieving this
mission. UTSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women,
minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to
apply. Applicants who are selected for interviews must be able to provide
proof that they will be eligible and qualified to work in the United States
by time of hire. Eligibility for security clearance is appreciated but not
required.
The University of Texas at San Antonio
RE: Faculty Search
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249-0667
Phone: 210-458-6482
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