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ISMAR - Call for New Steering Committee Members

Call for New Steering Committee Members: IEEE ISMAR Steering Committee

October 2024

The IEEE ISMAR Steering Committee (SC) is seeking three new members to serve in the following roles: Conference Location Officer, Scientific Program Officer, and Finance Officer. These positions offer an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of the premier international conference on Mixed and Augmented Reality, with significant influence on both conference organization and community development.

Open Positions

  1. Conference Location Officer - Responsible for organizing the call for bids for future ISMAR locations. - Provides feedback to proposers and assists selected proposers in preparing for the conference. - Collaborates with conference organizers to ensure the event meets ISMAR standards.

  2. Scientific Program Officer - Works closely with the program chairs of the current conference to ensure the scientific integrity and quality of the conference program. - Oversees the submission and review process to maintain high standards in the selection of papers.

  3. Finance Officer - Ensures that the finance chair of the current ISMAR conference considers all important financial aspects, particularly with respect to IEEE sponsorship. - Works to maintain financial sustainability and oversight of ISMAR conference finances.

PLEASE NOTE: Open positions and roles are non-binding. In the case of internal applications and changes in responsibilities, the positions to be filled may still be subject to change.

Eligibility

Applicants should have:

  • A strong track record of publications in Mixed and Augmented Reality or closely related fields (including Virtual Reality).

  • Demonstrated engagement with the ISMAR or VR community through previous conference involvement or related activities.

  • A clear commitment to advancing the field and contributing to the growth of the XR community.

Appointment Details

  • The appointment is for a 3-year term, with the possibility to re-apply for another 3-year term.

  • Applicants who cannot commit themselves for three years cannot be considered for appointment.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit a short CV indicating that they have already published and contributed to the ISMAR or VR community, as well as a letter of motivation of no more than one page, also indicating which tasks they would be willing to take on or whether they would be open to any position on the Steering Committee.

Besides self-nominations, the Steering Committee will also approach suitable candidates directly.

We would like to clarify that the existing members (in these or other positions) of the current Steering Committee can also apply for the open positions, as long as they have not yet been elected to positions twice in a row.

Deadline for Applications: October 31, 2024

Applications should be sent to the IEEE ISMAR Steering Committee at chairs.steering@ismar.net.

Selection Process

  • The SC will review all applications and make decisions on the new members within 4 weeks of the deadline.

  • Selected members will begin their roles in December 2024.

We look forward to welcoming new members passionate about shaping the future of ISMAR and contributing to its ongoing success as the leading conference in Mixed and Augmented Reality.

For any inquiries or further information, please contact chairs.steering@ismar.net.