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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:

• 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.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

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

==Western Connecticut State University -- Assistant Professor (Special Appointment) in Data Science, Data Management, and Database Design (Computer Science) -- (Link )  ==

Deadline: March 27, 2020 Western Connecticut State University’s Macricostas School of Arts & Sciences is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for a special (temporary) appointment Assistant Professor position in the Department of Computer Science for the Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 with a possibility of a second year. The Macricostas School of Arts and Sciences is home to 13 departments, 21 undergraduate majors and five (5) graduate majors, and offers a variety of ways for students to further their education. The Computer Science department’s mission is to offer a broad and up-to-date curriculum that provides students with a comprehensive foundation that permits graduates to adapt to new technologies and new ideas. Western’s students benefit from small class sizes and a faculty focus on teaching and learning. The Computer Science department offers a BS in Computer Science, BA in Applied Computing, Minor in Computer Science, as well as minors in Security, Digital Media, Informatics and Web Development. The Computer Science program follows the ACM/IEEE Curriculum recommendations. Additional information about the department may be found at http://www.wcsu.edu/cs/ . Position Summary: The successful candidate will teach both general education Computer Science courses and courses required for the major. Said candidate will be expected to participate in departmental and university service by taking an active role in developing new curricula, advising and mentoring students, serving on departmental and university committees, assisting student groups on campus, and engaging in professional activity. The full-time teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. WCSU has a 4/4 teaching load, but class sizes are capped at between 15-38 students each. Small classes allow for student-based teaching and learning and project-based activities. Faculty may apply for course load reduction for research purposes beginning in their second year. Additionally, there are generous travel, research, and other grants competitively awarded each year. Qualifications: A completed doctorate in Computer Science or a closely related discipline is required at time of application. Also required are:

• Demonstrated proficiency in more than one programming language including C++;
• Documented ability to teach a wide variety of undergraduate courses, including courses in data management, database design, and data analysis;
• Ability to teach a general education introductory website development course, including HTML, CSS and introductory JavaScript;
• Proven capability for research;
• Demonstrated willingness to participate in faculty governance.

Candidate must display evidence of excellence in teaching at the university level. The ability to attract external funding and experience in program assessment will be an advantage. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. WCSU is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. Salary & Benefits: The salary range is $64,422 - $85,896 and is commensurate upon candidates' experience. WCSU offers a comprehensive benefits package. Additional information on benefits can be found at www.wcsu.edu/hr/benefits/ . There are grant opportunities to support research and conference attendance. Application Process: Interested applicants must submit a letter of application, which outlines interest in, and qualifications for the position; areas of teaching expertise and experience, areas of service and/or leadership, research interests, and a statement of teaching philosophy; a current curriculum vita and list of publications; and the names and contact information for at least three (3) professional references who can comment on the applicant's teaching, scholarship, and/or service/leadership to facultyvitae@wcsu.edu. In the Email Subject Line Reference Search #900-006. All materials should be submitted as PDF files. Applications must be received by March 27, 2020. Late applications will not be accepted. State and Federal requirements expect that organizations with 100 or more employees invite applicants to self-identify gender and race. We kindly request all applicants to complete the Affirmative Action Data Questionnaire and to please return the completed form to Ms. Keisha Stokes in the WCSU Office of Diversity and Equity at stokesk@wcsu.edu. Completion of this data will not affect your opportunity for employment, or terms or conditions of employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all search records and only accessed by the Office of Diversity and Equity. The Affirmative Action Data Questionnaire, can be found on the following link: http://wcsu.edu/hr/employment/AA_Data_Questionnaire_FillableForm.pdf . WCSU is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer

Associate or Full Professor - Data Science Ethics

Associate or Full Professor - Data Science Ethics

University of California San Diego

JPF02273 - Associate or Full Professor - Data Science Ethics

UC San Diego Philosophy (http://philosophy.ucsd.edu) and the Halicioglu Data Science Institute (HDSI) (https://datascience.ucsd.edu/) are seeking to make a joint appointment at the tenured Associate to Full Professor level, to begin 1 July 2020 in the following area: Ethics in Data Science. Must possess a PhD in Philosophy, Computer Science, or related field.

Salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales.

Review of applications will begin on 1 November 2019 and continue until the position is filled.

Learn more and apply here: https://apptrkr.com/1769540.

AA-EOE: UCSD is an AA/EOE/M/F/D/V/ employer with a strong commitment to excellence and diversity (http://diversity.ucsd.edu).

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/1769540

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