[Infovis] 2 Faculty Positions in VIS at WashU

[Alvitta Ottley]

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.

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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:

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   A cover letter
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   A curriculum vitae
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   A research statement (not to exceed 3 pages plus bibliography)
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   A teaching statement (not to exceed 2 pages plus bibliography)
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   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 at 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 at wustl.edu
https://visualdata.wustl.edu | https://alvitta.com