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Tenured/Tenure-Track: Open Rank in Computer Graphics


College of Performance, Visualization, & Fine Arts (Department)

Location
College Station, TX
Open Date
11/4/2024
Position ID
151324
Description

The College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts, Texas A&M University, invites applications for one (1) full-time Tenured Professor or Tenured Associate Professor (depending on qualifications and tenure review upon hire), or Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in visual computing with a focus on Computer Graphics, with a nine-month academic appointment beginning Fall 2025. While applications from candidates at all ranks will be considered, priority will be given to senior faculty members with a strong research record who can take a leadership position. The position resides in the College’s Visual Computing & Computational Media faculty Section. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in the following areas:

  • Computer Graphics and Animation
  • Visual Effects and Content Creation
  • Generative AI for Graphics 

Successful applicants at any rank are expected to establish and maintain an independent research program, demonstrating the ability to sustain extramural partnerships and projects, teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, advise and mentor graduate students, participate in all aspects of the College’s activities, and serve the professional community.

Qualifications

A PhD in a related field is required. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required as is an enthusiasm for exploring concepts, solving problems and collaborating across the range of artistic, technical, and humanistic disciplines represented in the College.

Senior candidates should have a demonstrated record of scholarly research, demonstrated track record of extramural funding or industry partnerships, participation in multidisciplinary research and/or creative activities, university teaching experience, student mentorship, and academic service, and Junior candidates should demonstrate the potential to develop a strong record in these areas.

Application Instructions

Interested individuals should apply through Interfolio (apply.interfolio.com/157576) and submit the following materials:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae (embed links to your work/student work you mentor)
  • Personal Statement: Your statement should include your philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service as applicable.
  • Names and contact information of five (5) professional references. 

Review of applications will begin 30 days after posting and continue until the position is filled.

Please check the Interfolio application link above for the current status of the posting.

For additional information please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Xin Li (xinli@tamu.edu).

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The University is aware that attracting and retaining exceptional faculty often depends on meeting the needs of two careers and therefore has a Dual Career Program.