Assistant Professor of Computer Vision, Graphics and Animation Job at Montclair

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The School of Computing (SoC) is welcoming applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Computer Vision, Graphics and Animation to join our innovative team at Montclair State University. We are looking for a colleague who is passionate about pushing the boundaries of visual computing and want to leverage Montclair’s NJ location to shape the next generation of tech innovators.

We are looking to hire a creative and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a tenure-track Professor starting Fall 2025 who will be able to support the school for a variety of activities related to inspiring and educating students through engaging courses in visual data interpretation, processing, and analysis. They will have a particular interest to craft and develop cutting-edge graphics and AI-powered computational tools. The candidate will be expected to lead an exciting research program that bridges the gap between human visual perception and artificial intelligence. We are particularly interested to hear from someone who can bring fresh perspectives to both undergraduate and graduate-level teaching and bring passion to mentor both graduate and undergraduate students, fostering their growth and innovation. We are looking for candidates who will further help shape the future of our school by contributing to new programs development, including an online master's degree and a Ph.D. program. We welcome applications from a collaborative researcher eager to secure external funding and involve students in groundbreaking projects. Our hiring will be based on finding an adaptable team player ready to support and drive new school initiatives.

You will join a dynamic and growing SoC at Montclair State University and be part of a supportive community that values innovation, creativity, community engaged scholarships and impact. You will enjoy the benefits of a tenure-track position at a respected research institution and will have opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of computer science education and research. The SoC is committed to add value to our students from diverse background and learning needs with a focus on conceptual, theoretical, experimental and experiential computing curriculum, labs and community engaged project-based learning. Faculty members conduct basic and applied research including community-engaged projects in areas of AI and Human Interactions, Cybersecurity, STEM learning and computing education, Natural Language Processing, Data Visualization, Software Engineering, Theoretical Computer Science, Statistical and Applied Mathematics. Faculty members regularly publish in national and international IEEE and ACM conferences and journals. We also have a growing success in attracting NSF grants including NSF CAREER with a total of $8M research grants in the past 10 years. Faculty members are also actively engaged in interdisciplinary research, education, academic and industry seminar series to support students. The SoC is well positioned to engage with CDC, NIH, DARPA, DoD, DoE and NJ Departments of Health, Education, Human Services, Transport and technology companies for supporting research, workforce development and NJ innovation ecosystems.

If you're ready to make your mark in the world of visual computing and AI, we want to hear from you! Apply now and let's create the future of visual technology together. Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and perspectives to help us build a diverse and inclusive academic community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• A Ph.D. in Computer Science or a relevant field is required. A willingness to provide service to the school, university and larger professional community is expected.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

• Cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and 3 representative publications, which can be uploaded during the application process.
• 3 letters of recommendation, which can be sent to: soc-hire@montclair.edu

APPLY BY: The position is open until filled and application review begins immediately.

Department

School of Computing

Position Type

Faculty

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.