[Ieee_vis_open_positions] Open position in Visual Computing and Computational Media

[House, Donald H]

Tenured/Tenure-Track: Open Rank in Visual Computing & Computational Media

College Station/Texas A&M University

The School of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts (PVFA), Texas A&M University, invites applications for a tenured/tenure-track, open-rank faculty position in the Visual Computing and Computational Media (VCCM) Section. This position will be a nine-month, full-time, academic appointment, with expected start date of Fall 2023. A senior candidate may be considered for a leadership position.

We are looking for candidates with research directions in all areas of visual computing, such as 3D modeling and animation, visual effects, human-computer interaction, data visualization, computer vision, extended reality, robotics, acoustics in virtual environments, and fabrication. Rank and tenure status will be based on prior experience. VCCM is the focus for scientific and technical research and teaching in PVFA. The school’s strength is in the merging of art and science across a broad range of creative pursuits.

The successful applicant will teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, advise and mentor graduate students, develop an independent, externally funded research program, participate in all aspects of the School’s activities, and serve the professional community. A candidate selected for a leadership position would also have commensurate administrative responsibilities.

The School of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts is a new School within the Texas A&M University System and has a diverse and dynamic mission with 60 faculty and over 15 staff members and a projected exponential growth in the next 5 years. The school was formed from three departments/programs spread across the university: the Department of Visualization, the Department of Performance Studies and the Dance Science Program. The mission of the school places a heavy emphasis on faculty and student collaboration and interdisciplinary work in both scholarly and creative research. Texas A&M University leadership has charged the new school with developing innovative research and creative works, public performances, and degree offerings at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels that build upon our strength in merging art and science. The new school is projected to move into a new, $175m state-of-the-art visual and performing arts center. Construction is slated to begin in 2024.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field is required. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required as is an enthusiasm for applying technical, mathematical, and scientific expertise in collaboration across the range of artistic, technical, and humanistic disciplines represented in the school. Applicants at the professor rank should have an internationally recognized record of research accomplishment.

3237 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-3237

Application Instructions

Upload to Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/117417 • Cover letter
• CV
• Teaching statement

• Research statement
• Diversity statement
• List of three references (including postal addresses, phone numbers and emails)

Review of applications will begin 30 days after posting and continue until the position is filled. For additional application information, please contact the search committee chair Dr. Ergun
Akleman, ergun.akleman at tamu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.


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Donald House
Senior Professor & Section Chair Visual Computing and Computational Media
School of Performance, Visualization, and Fine Arts, Texas A&M University
d-house at tamu.edu
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