At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and research user experience and human-computer interaction methodologies.
- Company: Join the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's innovative School of Information and Library Science.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, academic freedom, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on impactful research.
- Why this job: Shape the future of design while promoting equity and inclusion in technology.
- Qualifications: Expertise in user experience design and a passion for teaching.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 60000 £ per year.
The School of Information and Library Science (SILS) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an assistant professor in the area of user experience/human-computer interaction. Review of applications begins: December 1, 2022.
We welcome applicants with expertise in design methodologies such as:
- Participatory design
- Co-design
- Inclusive design
- Service design
- Usability testing
- Other user-centered approaches
- Critical design
- Speculative design
- Research through design
Candidates might apply these methodologies in the context of various design materials, interactive modalities, and application areas, including:
- Collaborative technologies and social computing
- Human-centered AI systems
- Health and wellness
- Education and learning
- Visual and information design
We especially encourage applicants who employ user experience and design methods towards one or more of the following:
- Furthering goals of democracy, equity, well-being, or sustainability
- Fostering the inclusion and empowerment of marginalized populations
- Investigating the potential of humans, machine learning, and AI
- Exploring broader themes of values in design, digital civics, or design justice
We welcome candidates from diverse disciplines, including human‑computer interaction, information studies, digital media, computer science, design, and more.
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