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UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, Image Science (Multiple Positions) (UPD

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718


Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, Image Science (Multiple Positions) (UPDATED)

Posting Number:

req18012Department:

James C Wyant Coll Optical SciDepartment Website Link:

https://www.optics.arizona.edu/Location:

Main Campus, Tucson, AZ USAPosition Highlights:The Wyant College of Optical Sciences (OSC) at the University of Arizona (UArizona) invites applications for tenure/tenure-track faculty positions at all levels in the general area of Image Science. We encourage applications from researchers whose expertise and interests will complement or strengthen current efforts at the Wyant College of Optical Sciences and across the University of Arizona. The Wyant College of Optical Sciences supports the university’s goals to create an inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, and students. We welcome and encourage qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds, including individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups, to apply.Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services, please

click here .Duties & Responsibilities:The Wyant College of Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona is world-renowned for the breadth and depth of its research and education programs. The college’s Image Science program is one of four major research areas with a broad scope of activity and interests, including compressive and computational imaging, quantum imaging, polarization and hyperspectral imaging, lidar, remote sensing, and machine learning/AI-based image formation and analysis. The program also spans novel clinical, preclinical, or scientific biomedical imaging instrumentation or methods. Faculty in Image Science are enabling compelling imaging applications across campus in medicine, astronomy, remote sensing, national security, machine vision, spatial computing, and autonomous systems. The position is not limited to these areas and applicants in other fields of Image Science are encouraged to apply.The successful candidate will develop their own independent research program to broaden the capabilities of the College, while also finding synergy with current Wyant College of Optical Sciences research programs and benefiting from the strong cross-disciplinary research culture at the University of Arizona. Image Science faculty enjoy vibrant collaborations with the Optical Engineering group within the college, as well as extensive linkages across campus with Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Astronomy, the Department of Medical Imaging, and UA Health Sciences. Additional joint appointments in various departments across multiple colleges are also possible.Duties include:Cultivating a world-renowned research program.Establishing a strong record of student mentorship and teaching.Participating in both undergraduate and graduate education.Participating in service and outreach for the College.For private sector or government laboratory applicants, lack of a proven teaching or extramural research funding record could be addressed with other related credentials that demonstrate strong communication skills and a demonstrated history of technical depth and leadership. We seek an individual who is able to work with and attract a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students and colleagues. Development of novel courses pertaining to the candidate’s area of expertise, as well as exceptional teaching of our core curriculum, is expected.Minimum Qualifications:The applicant must have a Ph.D. (or an equivalent doctorate degree) in Optics, Physical or Computational Science, Engineering, or related fields.Candidates with all levels of expertise from early career through senior faculty are encouraged to apply.Preferred Qualifications:Experience and demonstrated leadership roles in post-doctorate research, and teaching and industrial experience in optics is desirable.Experience in private-sector enterprises can be a valuable candidate asset.Rank:

To be DeterminedFLSA:

ExemptFull Time/Part Time:

Full TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week:

40Job FTE:

1.0Work Calendar:

AcademicJob Category:

FacultyBenefits Eligible:

Yes - Full BenefitsRate of Pay:

DOE-Salary commensurate with experience.Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)Number of Vacancies:

Multiple VacanciesTarget Hire Date:

8/19/2024Open Date:

10/12/2023Open Until Filled:

YesDocuments Needed to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional DocumentsSpecial Instructions to Applicant:

Please upload the following documents with your application:

Cover LetterCurriculum Vitae which includes a list of publications, and the names and contact information for three references as the final pageStatement of Teaching PhilosophyStatement of Research Interests. Documents 3-4 may be uploaded into the additional document sections.Diversity Statement:

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies.

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