Professor of Perception & Cognition in Games

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-line Associate or Full Professor in Perception and Cognition in Games, with a focus on human perception and cognition in games, play, and virtual worlds. This hire is part of the PRESS PLAY Initiative, a $25 million investment to grow the Division of Games.

The successful candidate will lead a funded research program, teach undergrad and grad courses, mentor students, and collaborate across disciplines and colleges, linking with Computing,

Qualifications

• PhD in cognitive science, psychology, neuroscience, computer science, human-computer interaction, or related field.
• Research examining perception, attention, memory, decision-making, comprehension, or related cognitive processes in games, virtual reality, or other interactive and immersive environments.
• Broad knowledge of games and game development practice, sufficient to teach in-person courses on the Salt Lake City campus.
• Distinguished record of scholarship in game-related areas, qualifying for tenure at Associate or Full Professor.
• Sustained external research funding.
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
• Capacity to contribute to university and professional service and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and mentor junior faculty and graduate students.
• Lead a nationally and internationally recognized, externally funded research program and grow the Division's research enterprise.
• Collaborate across disciplines and funding agencies, and engage with industry and government partners.
• Contribute to curriculum development and outreach within the Division and College.

Education

PhD in cognitive science, psychology, neuroscience, computer science, human-computer interaction, or related field

Job description

The University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-line Associate or Full Professor in Perception and Cognition in Games, with a focus on human perception and cognition in games, play, and virtual worlds. This hire is part of the PRESS PLAY Initiative, a $25 million investment to grow the Division of Games.

The successful candidate will lead a funded research program, teach undergrad and grad courses, mentor students, and collaborate across disciplines and colleges, linking with Computing,