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Form of workAt Purdue University, the Department of Computer Graphics Technology (CGT) is one of six units in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute. It offers a BS and MS in Computer Graphics Technology and participates in the Polytechnic Institute PhD program. CGT balances undergraduate and graduate education with a strong research and engagement agenda. For additional information, please see: https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/cgt. The department includes majors in game development, animation & visual effects, data visualization & web development, and UX design.
We are a research-intensive department focused on applied research informed by close engagement with industry. Our program is technically oriented, with post-graduation student placement primarily in the domains of technical art, technical animation, technical direction, and programming. Our alumni work successfully in the highest echelons of the animation and game industries.
The Department of Computer Graphics Technology (CGT) at Purdue University is seeking to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of Computer Animation on the West Lafayette, Indiana campus, beginning in August 2024.
A terminal degree in Computer science, informatics, engineering, computational/digital media, or a relevant discipline completed by August 1, 2024. Pursuing interdisciplinary funded research, working with and teaching diverse groups of students is required.
The faculty member will support the undergraduate majors in Animation & Visual Effects and Game Development, advise Master's and doctoral students, develop and conduct an actively funded research program, and provide service and engagement work. Research and teaching areas in Computer and technical animation may include: intelligent virtual agents, expressive motion, physics-based simulation, neural motion (machine learning for animation), group and crowd behavior, creativity-support tools for animation, perceptual metrics and foundations of animation, motion and volume capture.
Commitment to scholarly activity, teaching, and the building of an active research program are required. Demonstrating active learning pedagogies, scholarly research, and funded activities for an active research program, teaching and developing graduate and undergraduate courses, and mentoring are expected.
All candidates need to apply through the Success Factors link found here: https://careers.purdue.edu/job-invite/29356/. Review of applications will begin on January 13, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching, research philosophy statement, and a list of three professional references with contact information.
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
Any questions about this position should be sent to the search committee chair:
Dr. Christos Mousas (cmousas@purdue.edu)
Department of Computer Graphics Technology
Polytechnic Institute
Purdue University
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
