JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-line faculty) in Informatics located in State College, Pennsylvania. The appointment begins in July of 2025 at the University Park campus.
We seek a scholar with research focused on development and optimization of extended-reality (XR) services through visual- and audio-sensing algorithms, including use of machine learning approaches.
Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in residential, online, and/or hybrid modes; conduct cutting-edge interdisciplinary research; supervise and mentor graduate students; actively pursue external funding to support research activities; engage in service activities at the college and university levels; and collaborate with faculty across the university and industry partners.
Candidates will possess a PhD in information science, computer science or engineering, or a related field before their appointment start date with Penn State. Applicants for the rank of Assistant Professor will demonstrate strong potential for developing an externally funded, collaborative, interdisciplinary research program, and potential to contribute to the college’s teaching mission.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.
Applicants will attach documentation during their application process and should include a cover letter with information about their interest and qualifications for the position. They will also include a description of their i) research accomplishments and plans, ii) approach to teaching, iii) and their commitment to inclusion and belonging. Provide the iv) applicant’s curriculum vitae and v) contact information for at least three professional references. Candidates may combine their descriptions into one cover letter and combine all file(s) into one document prior to uploading, or they may upload separate files.
Inquiries about the position may be directed to facultyrecruiting@ist.psu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
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