Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Virtual and Immersive Interactions
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- Syracuse University
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- New York, United States
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- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Oct 22, 2021
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Job # 076036 Job Title Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Virtual and Immersive Interactions Location Syracuse, NY Pay Range Commensurate with Experience FLSA Status Exempt Hours
As determined by department chair and senior associate dean Job Type Full-time Rank Open Rank Campus Syracuse, NY Unionized Position Code Not Applicable Job Description
Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications invites applications for either an Associate or Full Professor position with tenure or an advanced tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin August 22, 2022. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.
The School is seeking applicants in the areas of media psychology and extended reality (virtual, augmented, and mixed reality). This recruitment is part of an ambitious Invest Syracuse Cluster Hire Initiative in the broad area of Virtual and Immersive Interactions. As an integral part of this investment, Syracuse University will recruit multiple candidates for faculty positions across departments for this cluster. Faculty hired into these positions will build on our existing strengths in the focus area and will participate in an organized research cluster that spans multiple departments in the Newhouse School, the College of Visual and Performing Arts, the School of Education, the School of Architecture, and other units across Syracuse University. Further information on the campus-wide hiring initiative can be found at https://www.syracuse.edu/academics/research/cluster-hires/ .
The successful candidate will demonstrate their ability to bring national visibility to the school through academic scholarship with potential to gain extramural funds. Top candidates will have a well-defined and ambitious research agenda. The ability to secure grant funding is essential. Candidates will also need to indicate ability and aptitude for teaching through prior university teaching experience.
Ideal applicants will share the Newhouse School’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in communication and higher education. Qualifications
A Ph.D. is required. Job Specific Qualifications
The School seeks a multidisciplinary scholar who has a significant, established track record of published research in the areas of media psychology and extended reality (XR), particularly one that complements the Newhouse School’s existing strengths, and who will be a positive addition to the cluster described above. Given the growth of XR and increased demand for XR content, a better theoretical and applied understanding of the processes and effects of XR is essential for the development and design of effective content.
An ideal candidate would combine research skills in XR content research and psychophysiological data collection methods with knowledge of XR content creation tools and storytelling practices. The new hire would have opportunities to collaborate with multi-disciplinary faculty with a wide range of research interests in the Newhouse School Extended Reality Lab. In addition, the faculty could partner with practitioners, creators, and educators in developing and testing effective XR content. Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate their ability to bring national visibility to the school through academic scholarship as well as secure grant funding.
- Teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses in their areas of expertise in the Newhouse School and will have a teaching load appropriate for a productive scholar.
- Have a track record of collegial collaboration and be expected to advise doctoral dissertations and master’s theses, as well as participate in university, school and departmental service.
# HEJ Physical Requirements
Not Applicable Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable Application Instructions
About the Newhouse School:
The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University is home to approximately 2,000 undergraduates, 200 residential master’s degree students, 250 online master’s degree students and 18 doctoral degree students. They are among the best in the country, having secured a place in the class through a highly competitive admissions process. The typical admitted first-year student has a 3.8 GPA .
The school’s 250,000-square-foot, three-building complex is a leading-edge learning environment where students are exposed to the tools and technologies used by professionals in the field. Features include the Extended Reality Research Lab, Dick Clark Studios, a high-tech entertainment production facility that rivals many Hollywood studios; the Diane and Bob Miron Digital News Center, complete with a contemporary news set, a green screen, state-of-the-art lighting systems and cameras; the Alan Gerry Center for Media Innovation, a creative hub where Newhouse expertise in content development and production meets the latest media technology and programming trends; the Emerging Insights Lab, a state-of-the-art social media command center; and the Collaborative Media Room, home to the student-produced multimedia news site, The NewsHouse.
In January 2020, the S.I. Newhouse Foundation announced a $75 million gift to the Newhouse School, the largest donation to Syracuse University in its 150-year history and one of the largest ever to any communications school.
To learn more about the Newhouse School, visit https://newhouse.syr.edu .
In addition to completing an online application, applicants should submit a cover letter of interest which includes three important areas:
In addition to the cover letter, applications should include :
• a curriculum vitae, and
• list of four academic or professional references with contact name, title, address, and email/phone information. The search committee will only contact listed references for applicants who are finalists for the position.
Applications will be reviewed as they arrive with priority consideration given to those received by Dec. 1, 2021. However, the department will continue to consider applications after that date. This position is open until filled. About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu. About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal. EEOC
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities. Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members. Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity. Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/89086 Job Posting Date 10/22/2021 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Priority Consideration 11/30/2021 Job Category Faculty Message to Applicants
Job # 076036 Job Title Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Virtual and Immersive Interactions Location Syracuse, NY Pay Range Commensurate with Experience FLSA Status Exempt Hours
As determined by department chair and senior associate dean Job Type Full-time Rank Open Rank Campus Syracuse, NY Unionized Position Code Not Applicable Job Description
Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications invites applications for either an Associate or Full Professor position with tenure or an advanced tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin August 22, 2022. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.
The School is seeking applicants in the areas of media psychology and extended reality (virtual, augmented, and mixed reality). This recruitment is part of an ambitious Invest Syracuse Cluster Hire Initiative in the broad area of Virtual and Immersive Interactions. As an integral part of this investment, Syracuse University will recruit multiple candidates for faculty positions across departments for this cluster. Faculty hired into these positions will build on our existing strengths in the focus area and will participate in an organized research cluster that spans multiple departments in the Newhouse School, the College of Visual and Performing Arts, the School of Education, the School of Architecture, and other units across Syracuse University. Further information on the campus-wide hiring initiative can be found at https://www.syracuse.edu/academics/research/cluster-hires/ .
The successful candidate will demonstrate their ability to bring national visibility to the school through academic scholarship with potential to gain extramural funds. Top candidates will have a well-defined and ambitious research agenda. The ability to secure grant funding is essential. Candidates will also need to indicate ability and aptitude for teaching through prior university teaching experience.
Ideal applicants will share the Newhouse School’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in communication and higher education. Qualifications
A Ph.D. is required. Job Specific Qualifications
The School seeks a multidisciplinary scholar who has a significant, established track record of published research in the areas of media psychology and extended reality (XR), particularly one that complements the Newhouse School’s existing strengths, and who will be a positive addition to the cluster described above. Given the growth of XR and increased demand for XR content, a better theoretical and applied understanding of the processes and effects of XR is essential for the development and design of effective content.
An ideal candidate would combine research skills in XR content research and psychophysiological data collection methods with knowledge of XR content creation tools and storytelling practices. The new hire would have opportunities to collaborate with multi-disciplinary faculty with a wide range of research interests in the Newhouse School Extended Reality Lab. In addition, the faculty could partner with practitioners, creators, and educators in developing and testing effective XR content. Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate their ability to bring national visibility to the school through academic scholarship as well as secure grant funding.
- Teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses in their areas of expertise in the Newhouse School and will have a teaching load appropriate for a productive scholar.
- Have a track record of collegial collaboration and be expected to advise doctoral dissertations and master’s theses, as well as participate in university, school and departmental service.
# HEJ Physical Requirements
Not Applicable Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable Application Instructions
About the Newhouse School:
The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University is home to approximately 2,000 undergraduates, 200 residential master’s degree students, 250 online master’s degree students and 18 doctoral degree students. They are among the best in the country, having secured a place in the class through a highly competitive admissions process. The typical admitted first-year student has a 3.8 GPA .
The school’s 250,000-square-foot, three-building complex is a leading-edge learning environment where students are exposed to the tools and technologies used by professionals in the field. Features include the Extended Reality Research Lab, Dick Clark Studios, a high-tech entertainment production facility that rivals many Hollywood studios; the Diane and Bob Miron Digital News Center, complete with a contemporary news set, a green screen, state-of-the-art lighting systems and cameras; the Alan Gerry Center for Media Innovation, a creative hub where Newhouse expertise in content development and production meets the latest media technology and programming trends; the Emerging Insights Lab, a state-of-the-art social media command center; and the Collaborative Media Room, home to the student-produced multimedia news site, The NewsHouse.
In January 2020, the S.I. Newhouse Foundation announced a $75 million gift to the Newhouse School, the largest donation to Syracuse University in its 150-year history and one of the largest ever to any communications school.
To learn more about the Newhouse School, visit https://newhouse.syr.edu .
In addition to completing an online application, applicants should submit a cover letter of interest which includes three important areas:
- Research Activity – The Newhouse School values both scholarly research and creative activity. However, we look for colleagues to make substantial collegial contributions in sponsored research, thus the successful applicant must demonstrate a sustained scholarly agenda with potential to gain extramural funds. Please describe how your experience will help you contribute to the University and School’s commitment to research and creative initiatives.
- Teaching – The Newhouse School prides itself on the high quality of education it provides. We are especially interested in applicants with the ability to contribute to doctoral study. Please describe your teaching interests and philosophy of how students best learn.
- Diversity and Inclusion – Please describe how your past
experience has prepared you to contribute to the School’s and the
University’s strategic commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion,
and accessibility in higher education.
In addition to the cover letter, applications should include :
• a curriculum vitae, and
• list of four academic or professional references with contact name, title, address, and email/phone information. The search committee will only contact listed references for applicants who are finalists for the position.
Applications will be reviewed as they arrive with priority consideration given to those received by Dec. 1, 2021. However, the department will continue to consider applications after that date. This position is open until filled. About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu. About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal. EEOC
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities. Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members. Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity. Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/89086 Job Posting Date 10/22/2021 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Priority Consideration 11/30/2021 Job Category Faculty Message to Applicants
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