Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Computer Graphics/Vision Located in Christchurch, New Zealand Full-time at 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) Continuing (i.e.
permanent) position What You Will Do We invite applications for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer position (equivalent to Assistant Professor/Associate Professor in the US System) working in the area of Computer Graphics, Computer Vision or related fields.
Exceptional candidates in other fields of computer science will be considered.
You will contribute to teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate subjects.
You will develop a strong research programme, including supervising postgraduate students and seeking external research funding.
You will also participate in departmental and university administration.
The appointee will be expected to collaborate with other academics in the department, and to develop links with the wider computer science research community at local, national and international levels.
Who You Are Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science (or equivalent) and have a demonstrated record of published research in Computer Graphics, Computer Vision or a closely-aligned research field (such as algorithms, scientific visualization, and machine learning methods for graphics, vision, and/or multi-modal models).
The successful candidate will have a commitment to excellence in teaching Graphics and related courses, and supervising research projects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Who You Will Work With The Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering is a strong and forward-looking department, dedicated to excellence in both research and teaching.
We aspire to be a productive, dynamic, creative and inspiring community that maintains an inclusive, welcoming and supportive environment in which students and staff alike can flourish.
Opportunities for collaboration within the Department are strong, with several research groups addressing fields relating to computer graphics, including deep learning, computer vision, immersive gaming, augmented reality, spatial interactive systems, and semi-autonomous robotic systems.
There are also opportunities for collaboration with other groups across the University, including the Human Interface Technology Lab (HITLab, predominantly interested in AR/VR) and the School of Product Design (Applied Immersive Game Design), as well as the Southern Hemisphere's largest Digital Screen Campus, currently under development.
Why UC The University of Canterbury is in Christchurch, the gateway to the South Island of New Zealand.
Christchurch is a very desirable place to live.
We have a lot of green space, great bike routes, and access to the sea and mountains (which you can see from our department building) all within one-hour drive from the city.
We offer a range of benefits: Relocation support A unique bequest funded endowment (Erskine fund) that supports an extensive visiting Fellowship programme Widely accessible sabbatical provision University and Faculty scholarship support for graduate students The University of Canterbury is a leading university in New Zealand, with over 18,000 students.
The university is committed to promoting world-class research and teaching excellence.
We are also committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity.
We recognise our obligation under the Treaty of Waitangi | Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are committed to supporting Equity and Diversity, recognising that a sense of 'belonging' is an integral part of university life.
At the University of Canterbury, we have a diverse, culture-rich, and cooperative environment with policies and practices that ensure all staff and students are given the opportunity and support to grow as individuals and as part of the wider community.
Applications that promote our offering a diverse and inclusive workplace are especially encouraged.
The appointable salary range will depend on the skills and experience of the successful applicant and covered by the academic and associated staff collective employment agreement: Lecturer (2.01 - $89,645) to Senior Lecturer (5.03 - $142,591).
The closing date for this position is: 6 September, 2024 Please note applications will be reviewed after the close date.
How to Apply Applications for this position must be submitted online through our careers website and should include: a full academic CV with contact information of three academic referees; a list of publications, highlighting up to three most significant contributions; a research statement highlighting recent research achievements and outlining future research plans (~2 pages); and a teaching statement outlining any prior teaching experience, your teaching philosophy, and contributions particularly related to Computer Graphics (~1 page).
We do not accept applications by email; however, we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process.
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