<div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail-cs_item_content" style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:12px"><div class="gmail-cs_item_text" style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;clear:both"><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:5pt 0cm;zoom:1"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:small"><apologies for cross-postings></span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:5pt 0cm;zoom:1"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:small"><br></span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:5pt 0cm;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt"><a href="https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/6496559-assistant-professor-digital-science-and-immersive-technologies-department-of-computer-science-faculty-of-science">https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/6496559-assistant-professor-digital-science-and-immersive-technologies-department-of-computer-science-faculty-of-science</a></span></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:5pt 0cm;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt"><br></span></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:5pt 0cm;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">The <strong style="box-sizing:border-box">Department of Computer Science</strong> at the <strong style="box-sizing:border-box">University of Calgary</strong> seeks outstanding candidates for <strong style="box-sizing:border-box">TWO tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level in the area of </strong></span></span></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt"><strong style="box-sizing:border-box">Digital Science and Immersive Technologies</strong> </span></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2021 or later</span></span></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">.</span></span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:5pt 0cm;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt"><br></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:5pt 0cm;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">Applicants must possess a PhD in Computer Science (or equivalent) at the time of appointment. The successful candidates must demonstrate evidence of an impactful track record of publications in high-quality journals and conferences. Successful applicants must also show a strong willingness to contribute to the department's innovative teaching and research initiatives. The successful applicants must also have demonstrated expertise in extended reality (VR/AR/XR) as well as another research area relevant to digital science – data science, online and blended learning, or computer-supported cooperative work (CSCW) and its applications in teaching and learning contexts.</span></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:5pt 0cm;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">Candidates must have strong interests in trans-disciplinary research to support the University of Calgary’s </span></span></span><a href="https://ucalgary.ca/president/unstoppable-growth-through-focus?%2Fgrowth-through-focus=" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(227,12,0);text-decoration-line:none;zoom:1"><em style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">Growth through Focus</span> </span></em></a><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">strategic vision, as well as the </span></span></span><a href="https://science.ucalgary.ca/" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(227,12,0);text-decoration-line:none;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">Faculty of Science</span> </span></a><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">'s initiative on </span></span></span><a href="https://science.ucalgary.ca/research/grand-challenges/digital-future" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(227,12,0);text-decoration-line:none;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">Digital Science</span></span></a><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">. The successful candidates will embrace the opportunity to develop future-focused undergraduate and graduate programs, including the expansion and augmentation of on-line delivery and experiential learning activities (e.g., labs and field work). </span></span></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">The Faculty of Science is committed to enhancing and accelerating the use of digital technology in our research laboratories and classroom spaces. We are specifically interested in candidates fluent in VR/AR/XR tools to explore and apply </span></span></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">immersive technologies</span> </span><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">in order to, for example:</span></span></span></p><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px;padding-left:1.25em;list-style-type:square;zoom:1"><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:5pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:5pt"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">create digital twins of teaching labs, field sites, etc.,</span></span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:5pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:5pt"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">build and explore augmented reality technology (VR and AR HMDs, tablets, smart phones) that enhances and complements physical laboratory equipment,</span></span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:5pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:5pt"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">investigate and apply methodologies for blending virtual and physical objects and spaces, thus serving as a bridge between purely virtual teaching and learning environments and hybrid training environments,</span></span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:5pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:5pt"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">offer "virtual" training workshops for field work, which prepare students for their field trips in virtual, safe environments before they embark on the actual, digitally augmented field work, or</span></span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:5pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:5pt"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">co-design with faculty and students in science to address challenges in integrating online VR/AR/XR training with physical laboratory sites, equipment, and skills.</span></span></span></li></ul><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:5pt 0cm;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">The candidates are expected to engage in the University of Calgary's Entrepreneurial Thinking and Digital Innovation initiatives. Although primarily situated in the Department of Computer Science, we also foresee collaborations with researchers and educators in biological sciences, chemistry, geoscience, physics and astronomy as well as the </span></span></span><a href="https://taylorinstitute.ucalgary.ca/" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(227,12,0);text-decoration-line:none;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning</span> </span></a><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">.</span></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:5pt 0cm;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">The candidates are also expected to contribute to the </span></span></span><a href="https://ucalgary.ca/president/unstoppable-growth-through-focus?%2Fgrowth-through-focus=" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(227,12,0);text-decoration-line:none;zoom:1"><em style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">Growth through Focus</span> </span></em></a><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">strategy, specifically in the context of </span></span></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><a href="https://ucalgary.ca/president/unstoppable-growth-through-focus/future-focused-program-delivery" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(227,12,0);text-decoration-line:none;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">Future-focused Program Delivery</span></a> </span><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">in the focus area of "</span> </span></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><a href="https://ucalgary.ca/president/unstoppable-growth-through-focus/four-areas-focus" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(227,12,0);text-decoration-line:none;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">Exploring Digital Worlds</span></a>". </span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:5pt 0cm;zoom:1"><strong style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">Please apply online via the ‘Apply Now’ link. A complete application should be submitted in a single pdf, and include the following:</span></span></strong></p><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px;padding-left:1.25em;list-style-type:square;zoom:1"><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:5pt 0cm"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">Cover letter (1-2 pages)</span></span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:5pt 0cm"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">Current curriculum vitae</span></span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:5pt 0cm"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">Research Plan (1-3 pages)</span></span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:5pt 0cm"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">Teaching Philosophy (1-2 pages)</span></span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:5pt 0cm"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">Statement describing the candidate’s contributions, or potential contributions, to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) along with their ability to work with a culturally diverse and international student, staff, and faculty body (up to 1 page)</span></span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:5pt 0cm"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">Names and contact information of three references</span></span></span></li></ul><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:5pt 0cm;zoom:1"><strong style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><br></span></span></span></strong></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:5pt 0cm;zoom:1"><strong style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"><a href="https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/6496559-assistant-professor-digital-science-and-immersive-technologies-department-of-computer-science-faculty-of-science">https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/6496559-assistant-professor-digital-science-and-immersive-technologies-department-of-computer-science-faculty-of-science</a></span></span></span></strong><br></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:5pt 0cm;zoom:1"><strong style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:13.3333px"><br></span></strong></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:5pt 0cm;zoom:1"><strong style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:13.3333px">Application deadline: May 3, 2021</span></strong></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:5pt 0cm;zoom:1"><strong style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black">Applications can be addressed to: Dr. Christian Jacob, Head, Department of Computer Science</span></span></span></strong><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black"></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:5pt 0cm;zoom:1"><br></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px;zoom:1">The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide <a href="https://www.ucalgary.ca/indigenous-strategy/" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(227,12,0);text-decoration-line:none;zoom:1">Indigenous Strategy</a> in line with the foundational goals of <em style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-style:normal"><a href="https://www.ucalgary.ca/eyeshigh" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(227,12,0);text-decoration-line:none;zoom:1">Eyes High</a> </span></span></span></em>, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px;zoom:1"><em style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:black">The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)</span></em></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px;zoom:1"><b style="box-sizing:border-box">Additional Information</b></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px;zoom:1">To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our <strong style="box-sizing:border-box"><a href="http://careers.ucalgary.ca/pages/academic-careers" target="_blank" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(227,12,0);text-decoration-line:none;zoom:1">Academic Careers website</a></strong>. For more information about the Faculty of Science visit <strong style="box-sizing:border-box"><a href="https://science.careers.ucalgary.ca/" target="_blank" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(227,12,0);text-decoration-line:none;zoom:1">Careers in the Faculty of Science</a>.</strong></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px;zoom:1"> </p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px;zoom:1"><strong style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">About the Faculty of Science</span></strong></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;font-size:10pt">The Faculty of Science has been catalyzing change and inspiring discovery, creativity, and innovation for over 50 years. Our strategic direction integrates current and emerging strengths with areas targeted for future growth and investment. Our strategic priorities, goals, and values guide our mission to advance research, scholarship, and innovation, create authentic learning experiences, and inspire careers of the future. We drive transformational change, and build a strong community through teaching, learning, research, scholarship, and collaborative partnerships. We do this work to generate curiosity-driven discovery and contribute solutions to society’s grand challenges. For more information, visit <a href="http://science.ucalgary.ca">science.ucalgary.ca</a>.</span></span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px;zoom:1"> </p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px;zoom:1"><strong style="box-sizing:border-box">About the University of Calgary</strong><br style="box-sizing:border-box"> <br style="box-sizing:border-box">The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit <strong style="box-sizing:border-box"><a href="http://www.ucalgary.ca/" target="_blank" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(227,12,0);text-decoration-line:none;zoom:1">ucalgary.ca</a></strong>.<br style="box-sizing:border-box"> <br style="box-sizing:border-box"><strong style="box-sizing:border-box">About Calgary, Alberta</strong></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px;zoom:1">Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America. </p></div></div><div class="gmail-cs_item_multimedias gmail-cs_item_multimedias_blank" style="box-sizing:border-box;zoom:1;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-size:12px"> </div></div><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div>Ehud Sharlin, Ph.D.</div><div>Professor of Computer Science</div><div>uTouch Research Group, Interactions laboratory, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary<br></div><div>2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2N 1N4<br>Office: +1.403.210.9404<br>Mobile: +1.403.836.4240<br><a href="http://utouch.cpsc.ucalgary.ca" target="_blank">http://utouch.cpsc.ucalgary.ca</a><br><a href="http://ilab.cpsc.ucalgary.ca/" target="_blank">http://ilab.cpsc.ucalgary.ca/</a><br></div></div></div></div>