2 Faculty Positions in VIS at WashU

Hi All, Washington University in St. Louis has 2 tenure-track Data Visualization positions: one as an Assistant and one as an Associate or Full Professor rank. Feel free to share and email me if you have any questions. ------ Assistant, Associate/Full Faculty Positions in Data Visualization - Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis The McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis <https://washu.edu/> seeks to fill two tenure-track positions: one as Assistant and one as Associate or Full Professor rank in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) <https://cse.washu.edu/index.html>. We seek candidates whose research focuses on Data Visualization, Visual Analytics, and Human-Computer Interaction (particularly relating to visual data representation). For the rank of Assistant, we seek candidates with exceptional research, teaching, mentoring, and funding promise and commitment to advancing the field of data visualization. The ideal candidate for the rank of Associate or Full will have outstanding teaching, publication, funding, and service records commensurate with tenure at that rank. We are particularly interested in candidates whose work can advance Washington University’s mission to support interdisciplinary collaborations across diverse areas such as Engineering, Design, Psychology, and Medicine and leverage new advances in Artificial Intelligence for improved decision-making and data insights. Diversity and inclusion are core values at Washington University, and candidates should demonstrate the ability to create inclusive teaching and research environments where diverse students can learn and thrive. The CSE Department <https://cse.washu.edu/index.html> at Washington University is uniquely collegial and actively involved in a wide array of research endeavors, offering ample opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. Our key strategic themes involve collaborative efforts with the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts <https://samfoxschool.washu.edu/>, supporting the new STEM-designated Master of Design for Human-Computer Interaction and Emerging Technology program. Many of our faculty collaborate with the School of Social Work and Public Health <https://brownschool.washu.edu/>, facilitated by a joint Ph.D. program in computational and data science (DCDS <https://datasciences.wustl.edu/>). This program unites several departments with a shared interest in computational and data science. The impact of our work is further magnified through interdisciplinary collaborations with colleagues in our world-renowned School of Medicine <https://medicine.washu.edu/>. Washington University <https://washu.edu/> is a private university with roughly 7,000 full-time undergraduates and 7,000 graduate students. It is nationally known for its student body's exceptional quality and attractive campus, which borders residential neighborhoods and one of the nation’s largest urban parks. Many faculty walk or bike to work. St. Louis combines a Midwest cost of living with a vibrant metropolitan area, offering many cultural and entertainment opportunities. Applications submitted by December 15, 2024, will be given priority consideration. Applicants must hold a doctorate in Computer Science or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Qualified applicants should submit a complete application package throughInterfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/153997, including: - A cover letter - A curriculum vitae - A research statement (not to exceed 3 pages plus bibliography) - A teaching statement (not to exceed 2 pages plus bibliography) - A diversity statement (not to exceed 2 pages plus bibliography) Shortlisted candidates must also arrange for at least three letters of reference to be directly submitted on their behalf. For inquiries regarding the search, please contact Alvitta Ottley, Chair of the Hiring Committee, at alvitta@wustl.edu. *Alvitta Ottley* Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering Affiliate Associate Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences Director of Visual Interaction and Behavior Exploration (VIBE) Lab Washington University in St. Louis alvitta@wustl.edu https://visualdata.wustl.edu | https://alvitta.com
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Alvitta Ottley