JOBS: Iowa State University, Human Computer Interaction

Iowa State University

Human Computer Interaction

Iowa State University invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position to enhance its growing academic and research program in the field of Human Computer Interaction (HCI). HCI at ISU is an interdepartmental graduate program that has experienced great growth during its five year existence, with over 90 graduate students and 70 faculty members across all colleges. It provides an ideal environment for interdisciplinary collaboration with leaders in the field. To complement existing strengths of the program, candidates with a demonstrated interest and background in the human aspect of HCI, including behavioral science, creativity in design, usability, human factors, or research methods are encouraged to apply. The research component will build on interdisciplinary work already under way in the program and at Iowa State University’s Virtual Reality Applications Center.

Candidates must have outstanding academic credentials and a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to their discipline. Successful applicants must have demonstrated research achievement in an HCI relevant field and are expected to conduct research with national impact and external funding potential. The successful candidate will develop and teach courses that support the HCI graduate program. Senior level candidates must have an outstanding research record in HCI as well as exceptional leadership capabilities. The tenured or tenure-track appointment will be made in one of the academic departments participating in the HCI graduate program. Applicants seeking appointment in the departments of Architecture; Art & Design; Curriculum & Instruction; English; Industrial Engineering; Journalism & Mass Communication; Logistics, Operations, & Management Information Systems; Psychology; or Sociology are particularly encouraged to apply.

Iowa State University, one of the nation’s leading land-grant institutions, is located in Ames, Iowa. Ames is known for its top-quality education, from kindergarten to graduate school and has been ranked within the top 20 places to live in America by several publications. Ames is located 30 miles north of Des Moines and is about 3 hours from Minneapolis and Kansas City.

Further information can be found at http://www.hci.iastate.edu. Applicants should send an electronic letter of application and an attached resume including names and addresses of at least three references to:

Dr. James Oliver, Chair of Search Committee

Human Computer Interaction Graduate Program

search@hci.iastate.edu

Questions can be addressed to James Oliver at oliver@iastate.edu.

Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Iowa State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.