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<td>Multi-disciplinary faculty position in AR/VR at the
University of Iowa</td>
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<td>Mon, 5 Mar 2018 19:10:17 +0000</td>
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<td>Blanc, Dina <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:dina-blanc@uiowa.edu"><dina-blanc@uiowa.edu></a></td>
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<td><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:holl@cs.ucsb.edu">holl@cs.ucsb.edu</a> <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:holl@cs.ucsb.edu"><holl@cs.ucsb.edu></a></td>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Professor Hollerer,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I am writing to let you know of an
opportunity to employ your AR/VR expertise in a
multidisciplinary setting. We hope you might be interested in
circulating the advertisement below to your students and
colleagues in the field.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span
style="color:black">The Department of Electrical and
Computer Engineering at the University of Iowa (</span><span
style="color:#666666"><a
href="https://ece.engineering.uiowa.edu"
moz-do-not-send="true">https://ece.engineering.uiowa.edu</a></span><span
style="color:black">) invites applications and nominations
for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area
of
<b>Augmented Reality (AR) or Virtual Reality (VR) </b>to
begin in fall 2018. We seek candidates with experience in
developing AR/VR systems and a strong commitment to
interdisciplinary collaboration in performing and visual
arts (e.g., theater, dance, music, museum, ceramics,
sculpture, photography, etc.). The position is part of a
major multidisciplinary initiative establishing Public
Digital Arts (<a href="https://pda.uiowa.edu"
moz-do-not-send="true">https://pda.uiowa.edu</a>) at the
University. The University of Iowa offers an exceptional
environment for interdisciplinary collaboration and has been
a leader in integrating new digital technologies into
artistic expression.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span
style="color:black">The successful candidate will be
expected to participate actively in a newly formed
multidisciplinary cluster in Public Digital Arts (<a
href="https://now.uiowa.edu/2013/06/new-facultycluster-"
moz-do-not-send="true">https://now.uiowa.edu//2013/06/new-facultycluster-</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="color:black">public-digital-arts) encompassing
research and teaching. The faculty candidate will complement
the existing core of seven faculty members in this ambitious
initiative which aims to encourage work at the intersection
of arts and technology. Participation in the initiative will
be an important component of faculty performance evaluation.
Required qualifications are: a doctoral degree in Electrical
and Computer Engineering, Computer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="color:black">Science/Engineering or closely related
areas, experience in developing AR/VR systems, a strong
commitment to effective teaching and mentoring students in
</span><span style="color:#666666">Computer Science and</span><span
style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span
style="color:#666666">Engineering
</span><span style="color:black">in the department of
Electrical and Computer Engineering, potential to develop an
internationally recognized AR/VR research program, excellent
communication skills and a commitment to work towards a
welcoming and inclusive environment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span
style="color:black">Faculty responsibilities include
effective classroom teaching at the undergraduate and
graduate levels including courses contributing to the PDA
cluster initiative, developing<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span
style="color:black">curricula, laboratories, and performance
spaces, supervising MS and PhD student research and/or
creative work, demonstrating scholarly productivity by
publishing journal papers and other creative work,
developing and maintaining an internationally-recognized
research program, and making appropriate service
contributions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span
style="color:black">The University of Iowa understands the
link between diversity and excellence in education. We
embrace our responsibility to create a welcoming and
inclusive campus culture so that all community members are
able to unlock their own potential and be prepared for their
future. Faculty members in the College of Engineering
contribute to this mission in all areas of faculty effort by
designing curricula, research programs, and engagement
opportunities that advance understanding of diversity and
emphasize the value of global citizenship. Candidates are
asked to provide a Commitment to Diversity statement
addressing their experience, current activities, and/or
future plans to advance diversity and inclusion in alignment
with the University of Iowa’s mission and values.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span
style="color:black">Apply here:
<a href="https://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty/view/71715"
moz-do-not-send="true">https://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty/view/71715</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span
style="color:black">Please let me know if you have any
questions or need any more information.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span
style="color:black">Yours,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span
style="color:black">Erwei Bai<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span
style="color:black">Professor and Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span
style="color:black">Electrical and Computer Engineering<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span
style="color:black">The University of Iowa</span></p>
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