The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) seeks applicants for several tenure-track/tenured faculty positions in “Human Centered and Affective Computing” in the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence (SCAI). This search will target scientists and engineers with research into human-centered systems, health and social computing, and virtual and augmented reality. Areas of interest include applied and theoretical innovations in developing novel technologies and techniques to improve physical and cognitive performance, including but not limited to natural language processing for human-Artificial Intelligence (AI) and human-robot teaming, the use of personalized/wearable devices and mixed reality technologies to improve health and social outcomes and support the future of work, and human-in-the-loop systems and human factors for decision making. The state of Arizona recently committed new investments towards the university in the areas of human performance, future communication technologies, extreme environments, and advanced manufacturing, within the context of its New Economy Initiative. Candidates with application interest in these key research thrust areas are particularly encouraged to apply.
SCAI currently houses several ASU Centers – including Center for Assured and Scalable Engineering, Center for Accelerating Operational Efficiency, Center for Biocomputing, Security and Society, Center for Embedded Systems, Center for Secure, Trusted, and Assured Microelectronics, Center for Cybersecurity and Trusted Foundations, Center for Ubiquitous Computing, ASU-Mayo Center for Innovative Imaging, and AZ BlockChain Applied Research Center – and have a large number of faculty working on a variety of relevant topics that include human-robot teaming for workforce training, visual analytics and explainable AI, AI and ML for healthcare, and haptics design. The current openings are intended to broaden and strengthen this expertise, which is crucial to university initiatives and velocity.
We seek applicants who will contribute to our programs and expand collaborations with existing faculty at ASU. Located in Tempe with easy access to the outdoors and urban amenities, ASU's vibrant and innovative approaches to research and teaching are charting new paths in education and research in the public interest. Faculty members are expected to develop an internationally recognized and externally funded research program, develop and teach graduate and undergraduate courses, advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and undertake service activities. ASU strongly encourages transdisciplinary collaboration and use-inspired, socially relevant research. Successful candidates will be encouraged to expand expertise and collaborations in these areas. Although the tenure home may be in any of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence is currently the most involved in the interest areas of this research.
Required qualifications:
- Earned doctorate or equivalent in computer science, computer engineering, industrial engineering, human systems engineering, or a closely related field by the time of appointment
- Evidence of excellence in research, as appropriate to the candidate’s rank; and
- Evidence of excellence in teaching, as appropriate to the candidate’s rank
Desired qualifications:
- Potential (for junior applicants) or evidence (for senior applicants) for establishing an externally funded research program
- Commitment to teaching at both the graduate and the undergraduate levels
- Evidence of commitment to a diverse academic environment, as appropriate to the candidate’s rank