Professor of Immersive Healthcare Experiences

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech’s College of Architecture, Arts, and Design invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Immersive Healthcare Experiences with an anticipated start date of August 10, 2027. We seek a nationally recognized scholar, designer, and educator focusing on immersive technologies to improve healthcare delivery and education.

The successful candidate will join the Smart Healthcare Hub, collaborate across schools in

Qualifications

• Master’s degree by appointment start date in a relevant field such as Architecture, Design, Digital Media, Experience/Ex design, HCI, or related discipline.
• Evidence of scholarly, creative, or applied professional achievement.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and student mentorship.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and with external stakeholders.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to inclusive excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student-centered learning.

Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain an externally funded research program focused on immersive healthcare experiences as lead or collaborator.
• Conduct innovative research related to immersive environments, healthcare operations, digital health, simulation, or healthcare systems innovation.
• Collaborate across disciplines including healthcare, engineering, design, CS, and public health.
• Disseminate scholarly work through publications, exhibitions, performances, and presentations.
• Build partnerships with healthcare systems, industry, and research collaborators.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in immersive experience/ XR technologies and related fields.
• Develop interdisciplinary curricula integrating immersive tech with healthcare applications.
• Mentor undergrad, grad, and doctoral students on research and applied projects.
• Participate in department, college, and university service activities.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the Smart Healthcare Hub.
• Support interdisciplinary collaboration across academic and clinical units.
• Engage in professional service within academic, healthcare, and tech communities.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teaching and mentorship

Scholarly achievement

Communication skills

Inclusive excellence

Education

Master’s degree in Architecture/Design/Digital Media/Experience Design

Evidence of scholarly, creative, or applied professional achievement

Excellence in teaching and student mentorship

Collaborative across disciplines

Strong communication and organizational skills

Interest in inclusive excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

VR/AR/MR development

Digital twins

Job description

Virginia Tech’s College of Architecture, Arts, and Design invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Immersive Healthcare Experiences with an anticipated start date of August 10, 2027. We seek a nationally recognized scholar, designer, and educator focusing on immersive technologies to improve healthcare delivery and education.

The successful candidate will join the Smart Healthcare Hub, collaborate across schools in