Information Science/Information Technology/HCI 2019-2020

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Tenure Track Position at University of Washington in Interaction Design
The Division of Design in the School of Art + Art History + Design at the University of Washington in Seattle invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Interaction Design to start in September 2020. This position has a nine-month service period.

The University of Washington’s Interaction Design program shapes the experiences of products, systems, and services: mobile and wearable computing, connected devices, and interactive systems that affect personal, social and societal contexts. Building on a careful analysis of insights from first hand research in today’s world, students in the IxD program envision and prototype relevant, appropriate, delightful, and sustainable experiences that push the boundaries of the relationship between people and technology.

This position will utilize pedagogy and research approaches that are expanding current definitions of design, and will engage in critical, inventive and experimental work in Interaction Design. The person in this position will be expected to contribute and collaborate effectively in our community of Industrial Design, Interaction Design, and Visual Communication Design, as well as to collaborate across campus and thrive amongst Seattle’s fast-moving design and technology industry. The candidate’s teaching will include all levels of the undergraduate and graduate curriculum. The person in this position will take an active role in shaping the future of Interaction Design and the design graduate program.

Applicants will have a master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, by the start of the appointment, as well as a minimum of two years of professional industry or academic experience. The ideal candidate combines knowledge of design theory, methods and research techniques.

Submit a letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, 20–25 samples of design work, samples of student work (if applicable), a diversity statement, and three letters of reference. All materials should be sent via the following Interfolio URL: http://apply.interfolio.com/66002 (please request your letters of reference using the Interfolio application). Please send questions about this position to the search chair Axel Roesler at ixdhire2019@uw.edu.

Preference will be given to candidates applying on or before November 15, 2019. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The School of Art + Art History + Design fosters a respectful, inclusive community that supports creative and critical expression and scholarship amidst a culture that accepts the value of every individual. The School encourages students, faculty, and staff to engage in healthy dialogue and respect the values and global perspectives of a diverse population. The School’s commitment to diversity extends to the recruitment of faculty, staff, and students who exhibit a dedication to creative and academic excellence and who demonstrate the ability to work with a diverse spectrum of populations.

University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.

Multiple Open Rank Tenure-Track and Tenured Faculty Positions -- IST, GMU
https://jobs.gmu.edu/postings/47150 Department of Information Sciences and Technology – Open Rank, Multi Tenure-Line Faculty Positions

The George Mason University Department of Information Sciences and Technology, within the Volgenau School of Engineering, invites applications for two tenure-track or tenured faculty positions beginning Fall 2020. Senior candidates with established records of outstanding research and excellent teaching will be eligible for tenured Associate Professor or Professor positions. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates who will enrich Mason’s academic and culturally inclusive environment to apply. Responsibilities: Successful candidates will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, develop an independent, externally funded research program, advise students, participate in all aspects of the department’s mission, and serve the profession. Required Qualifications: Applicants must have received a PhD in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related field by the start date of the position. They should also have a demonstrated potential for excellence and productivity in research, and a commitment to high-quality teaching. Preferred Qualifications: Applicants in all areas of Information Sciences and Technology will be given serious consideration. We are particularly interested in candidates in the areas of cloud computing, data analytics and machine learning. About the Department: The department of Information Sciences & Technology has 28 full-time faculty members. In addition to BS and MS programs in Information Technology, the department also participates in an interdisciplinary BS in Cyber Security Engineering, MS in Data Analytics Engineering, and PhD in Information Technology (concentration in IST) offered by the Volgenau School of Engineering. For more information on the department, visit our Web site: http://ist.gmu.edu/. Mason Engineering: The Future of Engineering is Here The Volgenau School of Engineering at George Mason University is a fast-growing force for innovation in research and education, with approximately 250 full-time faculty. The school boasts more than 8,170 students in 37 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degree programs, including several first-in-the-nation offerings. Volgenau School researchers earned more than $90 million in awards over the last 12 months. Located in the heart of Northern Virginia’s technology corridor, Mason Engineering stands out for its excellence in emerging areas including big data, cybersecurity, healthcare technology, robotics and autonomous systems, signals and communications, and sustainable infrastructure. About George Mason: George Mason University is the largest public research university in Virginia, classified at the R1 highest research activity level, with an enrollment of over 38,000 students studying in over 200 degree programs. Mason is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. Mason is located in the city of Fairfax in Northern Virginia at the doorstep of the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, with unmatched geographical access to a number of federal agencies and national laboratories. Northern Virginia is also home to one of the largest concentrations of high-tech firms in the nation, providing excellent opportunities for interaction with industry. Fairfax is consistently rated as being among the best places to live in the country, and has an outstanding local public school system. In conjunction with Amazon’s decision to establish a second headquarters in Northern Virginia, the Commonwealth of Virginia announced a multi-year plan to invest in the growth of degree programs in computing, and George Mason University has committed to accelerate its plans to grow its capacity in computing and high-tech fields. Among the exciting initiatives being undertaken by the university, are the launch of the Institute for Digital Innovation, a university think tank and incubator to serve the digital economy, and the expansion of its Arlington Campus with a planned 400,000 square foot Digital Innovation Building. These initiatives reflect hundreds of millions of dollars in new investment by Mason that will rapidly elevate Mason’s already leading national position in computing and related areas. For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number F461AZ ; at http://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online application; and upload a statement of professional goals including your perspective on teaching and research (to attach as ‘Other Doc’), a complete CV with publications, a statement on what diversity and inclusion means to you (to attach as ‘Other Doc’), and the names of three professional references. The review of applications will begin December 10, 2019 and continue until the position is filled.

Two Tenure Track Assistant Professors of Information Technology, University of Cincinnati
The School of Information Technology (SoIT) at the University of Cincinnati seeks to hire two tenure-track Assistant Professors in one or two areas related to Information Technology including Data Technologies, Software Applications, IT Infrastructure, Game Development, Cybersecurity, and Applied Machine Learning, to start in Fall 2020. Review of the applications will start as soon as applicants apply and continue until the positions are filled.

TO APPLY

https://jobs.uc.edu/job/Cincinnati-Assistant-Professor%2C-School-of-Information-Technology-OH-45201/595960600/

Applicants should use the above link to submit a cover letter, a full curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research agenda, a list of at least three references, and a self-reflection video on the School's strategic plan, CREATE (http://cech.uc.edu/it/it2019). The video should be no more than five minutes. Applicants should include the URL to the video in their cover letter.

Position Minimum Requirements:

ABOUT THE SCHOOL
 * An earned Ph.D. in Information Technology, Information Studies, or a related applied computing discipline is required prior to the effective date of appointment (ABD candidates will be considered; doctorate degree is required prior to effective date of appointment).
 * Candidates should have prior teaching experience, at least one semester, in Information Technology, Information Studies, or a related applied computing discipline at the undergraduate or graduate level, which could have been as a teaching assistant, adjunct, or full-time faculty. Evidence of research activities, such as peer-reviewed publications (at least two), in evidence-based, secure, or human-centered computing is required.
 * Finally, candidates should have prior engagement in activities, at least one, that provide service to their academic unit, College, University and/or the community.

The School of Information Technology confers an ABET accredited Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT), a Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT), and a Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology (PhD). Courses in the School cover specialization tracks of Cybersecurity, Software Application Development, Networking/Systems, Game Development & Simulation, and Data Technologies. Furthermore, the SoIT confers a minor in Information Technology and several undergraduate and post graduate certificates. The SoIT has been growing at 19% annually and currently serve more than 1000 students with 18 full-time faculty members, 12 full time staff, 30 part-time faculty.

The SoIT is a diverse, interdisciplinary, team-oriented, dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. It empowers individuals to become passionate, solution-minded Information Technology professionals by fostering continuous innovation, research, leadership development, interdisciplinary problem solving, and real-world experience. More information about the School can be found at http://cech.uc.edu/it.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY 

The University of Cincinnati is a research one University that was established in 1819 and is home to more than 46,000 students. UC's campus was listed in Forbes magazine as being one of the world's most beautiful campuses. The University recently set its strategic direction as leading urban public universities into a new era of innovation and impact. Information about the strategic direction can be found at https://www.uc.edu/president/priorities/strategicdirection.html.

''The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.''

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / M / F / Veteran / Disabled.



Faculty Tenure-Track - 9 Mo. - User Experience Design (UXD)
Kent State University’s School of Information (iSchool) invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant

Professor. The iSchool is part of the College of Communication and Information (CCI), a unique collaboration

that brings together five distinct but interrelated fields of study – media, design, communication, information,

and digital technologies. CCI faculty are creative, dynamic, and interdisciplinary and the iSchool seeks

candidates that fully embrace the opportunities that the College offers for transdisciplinary collaboration

among our fields. The iSchool features the same interdisciplinarity and collaborative spirit in our approach to

research and teaching.

The School of Information offers MS degrees in user experience design, health informatics, knowledge

management, and an MLIS in library and information science. All iSchool graduate programs are offered

online, including the User Experience Design (UXD) MS, and attract students from across the U.S. and

internationally. All degree programs in the iSchool receive university resources for instructional design

support, including UXD. The iSchool faculty also teach in an undergraduate, face-to-face UXD minor, in

partnership with the School of Visual Communication Design.

The iSchool seeks a new faculty member with research and teaching interests in one or more of the following

areas:

• Human-computer interaction;

• User experience research and design;

• Interaction design;

• Industrial design;

• Human factors psychology;

• Related areas.

Preferred:

• Professional experience in the practice of user experience research and design, human-computer

interaction, or human-systems design;

• Experience with online teaching or experience working with remote collaborative online teams;

• Research and/or design experience in specialized areas including, but not limited to augmented reality

(AR), virtual reality (VR), multi-modal interaction, conversational / artificial intelligence (AI) interaction,

game design, service design, and hardware interfaces.

Applying:

For priority consideration applications should be submitted by December 15, 2019 but will stay open until the

position is filled. The starting date is August 17, 2020.

A letter of interest, curriculum vitae, research statement, and teaching portfolio (including philosophy of

teaching, sample syllabi, and evidence of peer/student feedback) should be submitted online at

https://jobs.kent.edu/. Names of at least three references should be provided with the application.

For additional information, questions, or nominations, interested parties should contact:

Karen F. Gracy, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair

Associate Professor

School of Information

Email: kgracy@kent.edu

Phone: 330-672-0049

For a complete description of this position and to apply online,

visit our jobsite at https://jobs.kent.edu

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer / Disabled / Veterans