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University of Rochester: Office of the Provost: Academic Center: Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences: Electrical & Computer Engg

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$108,000 - $112,000 per academic year

Description

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Rochester seeks applications for a tenure-track position in the area of audio and music engineering to start on July 1, 2025, or on a mutually agreed date thereafter. Applicants must hold a doctorate in ECE or a related field by the time their faculty appointment begins.

Applicants are expected to excel in research and teaching in technical areas with a focus on audio, music and speech, including but not limited to signal processing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, electroacoustics, acoustics, augmented and virtual reality, robotics and human­computer interaction. Applicants will teach in the Audio and Music Engineering (AME) program in the ECE department and must demonstrate ability or potential for teaching excellence at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

The AME program and the ECE department offer a unique environment for interdisciplinary research and teaching at the intersection of engineering, science, and audio and musical arts. Together with the University's world-renowned Eastman School of Music, the AME program currently is leading the development of the new transdisciplinary Rochester Music and Sound Institute. The ECE department is also deeply engaged in the development of an Augmented and Virtual Reality Institute. The University ofRochester is home to a broad portfolio of sound-related research, including acoustics, auditory neuroscience, audiology, linguistics, speech communication, audio signal processing, audio machine learning, music theory and composition, and music cognition. Applicants will find rich opportunities for collaborative research with people outside ECE, including the Eastman School of Music, the Goergen Institute for Data Science, and schools and departments in education and health sciences.

The University of Rochester is a private, Tier I research university with superb facilities and multiple interdisciplinary research centers such as the Goergen Institute for Data Science, the Center for Biomedical Ultrasound, and the Center for Visual Science. The ECE department is home to more than 85 full-time PhD students, a vibrant MSEE program with more than 70 MS students in residence at any given time, and BS programs in ECE and in AME. The University of Rochester consistently ranks among the top 30 institutions, both public and private, in federal funding for research and development. One-half of the University of Rochester's undergraduates go on to post-graduate or professional education. The University is at the heart of the high-tech Finger Lakes Region ofN ew York State, providing many opportunities for industry collaboration as well as a high quality of life. The greater Rochester area is home to over a million people, including 80,000 students who attend eight colleges and universities.

Salary: $108,000- $112,000

The referenced pay range represents the full base range of pay for this job. Individual salaries will be determined within the job's salary range and established based on market data, experience and expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

The University of Rochester community is committed to Meliora - becoming ever better. Through our Vision & Values statement (https://www.rochester.edu/aboutus/values/) we affirm our commitment to equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect and accountability.

The University of Rochester, an Equal Opportunity Employer, has a strong commitment to diversity and actively encourages applications from candidates from groups underrepresented in higher education.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Qualifications

Candidates should hold a PhD degree ( or equivalent) in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and should have considerable research experience. Applicants should submit 1) a cover letter, 2) a CV, 3) a statement of research, 4) a teaching statement, 5) a statement discussing the ways in which your experiences will shape your pursuits as a member of our faculty and help you add to the University's core values of Meliora (ever better), 6) up to three key publications (as three separate attachments), and 7) three letters of recommendation.

Application Instructions

Questions concerning this position can be addressed to Zhiyao Duan(zhiyao.duan@rochester.edu), chair of the search committee, or Marvin Doyley (m.doyley@rochester.edu ), chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Applications must be received by December 1, 2024 to be guaranteed full consideration; submissions beyond this date risk being overlooked due to limited interview slots.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.