Description
Assistant/Associate Professor in Interactive Media and Computer Graphics
At Purdue University, the Department of Computer Graphics
Technology (CGT) is one of six units in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute. CGT grants Bachelor’s, Master’s, and
Doctoral degrees and Purdue is a world-renowned public land grant institution.
The department includes majors in game development and design, animation and
visual effects, data visualization, building information modeling, digital
enterprise systems, web programming and design, and UX design. For additional
information, please visit: https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/cgt.
The Department of Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue University
is seeking to fill three tenure/tenure-track positions on the West Lafayette,
Indiana campus, beginning in August 2022. CGT balances undergraduate and
graduate education with a strong research and engagement agenda. We are a research-intensive department
focused on applied research informed by close engagement with industry.
Qualifications: An earned PhD in a field related to
interactive media and computer graphics such as computer science, informatics,
computer engineering, or similar, completed by August 1, 2022. Focus areas may
include interactive and human-centered computing, AR/VR/xR, physical computing,
computer science, digital media, information sciences, HCI, computational
media, information design, tangible and embodied interaction, and visualization.
Evidence of the ability to pursue interdisciplinary funded research and work
with and teach diverse groups of students is required. The candidate should demonstrate
competence in teaching practical programming and software development skills.
Job Description: The
Department of Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue University (CGT) seeks a
tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in the field of interactive computer
graphics. The faculty member will engage in research and teaching in interactive
computer graphics; VR/AR; wearable, mobile, and ubiquitous systems; interaction
design; human-centered AI; programming of interactive applications; gaming; or
visualization. Candidates should be prepared to teach programming, software
engineering and application development, or related skills. The prospective
faculty will support the undergraduate majors in CGT, advise master’s and
doctoral students, develop and conduct an actively funded research program, and
provide service and engagement work.
Duties: Commitment to teaching, scholarly activity,
and the building of an active research program are required. Demonstrating teaching
experience; scholarly research, and funded activities for an active research
program; teaching and developing graduate and undergraduate courses, and
mentoring are expected. Ideal competencies include but are not limited to
research and development of physical and programming artifacts in HCI.
Applicants must be committed to all aspects of diversity in learning,
discovery, and engagement.
Application Process:
All candidates need to apply through the Success Factors link found here: https://career8.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=15976&company=purdueuniv.
Review of applications will begin no later than November 1, 2021 and will
continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates are requested to
submit a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching, research philosophy statement,
a diversity statement, and a list of three professional references with contact
information.
Purdue University’s Department of Computer Graphics
Technology is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including
scholarship, instruction, and engagement. Candidates should address at least
one of these areas in a separate Diversity and Inclusion Statement, indicating
their past experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals to
promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion.
A background check will be required for employment in this
position.
Any questions about this position should be sent to the
search committee chair:
Dr. Jorge Dorribo Camba
Department of Computer Graphics Technology
Polytechnic Institute
Purdue University
Purdue University is an EOE/AA
employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with
disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.