Assistant or Associate Professor in Informatics (Human-Computer Interaction Design)
Indiana University
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Posted on Mar 16, 2025
Assistant or Associate Professor in Informatics (Human-Computer Interaction Design)
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Special Instructions: Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by December 15, 2024 will be assured full consideration, but we will continue accepting applications until the position is filled. Interested candidates should review application requirements and apply online at:
https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/26472
To apply for the assistant or associate professor position in Human-Computer Interaction Design, please click the “Apply for this job” link at the top this page and upload in PDF format:
1) letter of application
2) curriculum vitae
3) research statement / agenda
4) statement of teaching philosophy including a list of the types of classes you can teach
5) up to three representative research papers
You will also need to fill out in your application the names and contact information for three references we may solicit for letters of recommendation.
Posting Details
Position Details
| Title | Assistant or Associate Professor in Informatics (Human-Computer Interaction Design) |
|---|---|
| Appointment Status | Tenure |
| Department | IU Bloomington Informatics |
| Location | Bloomington |
| Position Summary | Indiana University Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering Assistant or Associate Professor in Informatics (Human-Computer Interaction Design) The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering (https://luddy.indiana.edu/) at Indiana University (IU) in Bloomington, Indiana invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor or a tenure-track/tenured associate professor position in the Department of Informatics to begin on August 1, 2025 in the area of Human-Computer Interaction Design (HCI/d). The assistant or associate professor appointee will serve as a core faculty member of our HCI/design (HCI/d) program (https://informatics.indiana.edu/programs/ms-hci.html), one of the most preeminent programs of its kind, with a more than twenty-year history and an international reputation. We are particularly interested in candidates who can teach and mentor students in one or more of the following areas: Accessibility, Social Informatics, Human-Centered AI, Visualization, Design Theory and Philosophy, and Critical Computing. We seek candidates prepared to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education, especially those with experience in teaching or working with diverse student populations. The HCI/d faculty member’s duties will include in person teaching, research, service, and mentorship of students at the undergraduate, M.S., and Ph.D. levels. The applicant is expected participate in teaching one or more core studio courses in the M.S. curriculum, while also contributing to other courses in the broader M.S. and Ph.D. curriculum. The Luddy School is a core school with programs on the Bloomington campus and the Indianapolis campus. Departments in the Luddy School’s Bloomington campus include Computer Science, Information and Library Science, Informatics, and Intelligent Systems Engineering with over 150 faculty and 3100 students at IUB. IU Bloomington is a major public research university with over 1,500 tenure-line faculty and 40,000 students. The beautiful campus hosts several research centers and institutes, as well as a wide array of distinguished academic departments and schools. IU is renowned for its high-performance computing and networking facilities, top-ranked music school, and performing and fine arts. Located in the wooded rolling hills of southern Indiana, Bloomington is a culturally thriving college town with a moderate cost of living and the amenities for an active lifestyle. Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure is finalized, candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They will also be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University Bloomington with all current and former employers along these lines. The relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the context of this process to a candidate’s eligibility for hire will be evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should be aware, however, that Indiana University Bloomington takes the matters of sexual and professional misconduct very seriously. For detailed information on employee benefits please visit: https://hr.iu.edu/ Links to additional information which may be of interest: https://luddy.indiana.edu/index.html https://www.indiana.edu/ https://vpfaa.indiana.edu/index.html https://www.indiana.edu/hoosier-life/index.html https://www.visitbloomington.com/ |
| Basic Qualifications | Qualifications: Applicants should have a demonstrable potential for (for junior level) or an established record of (for senior level) excellence in research and teaching and a PhD in Informatics, Computer Science, HCI, Design, or a related field expected before August 2025. |
| Department Contact for Questions | Questions: Queries about the position or application procedures may be sent to the chair of the search committee: Colin M. Gray (comgray@iu.edu). |
| Additional Qualifications | |
| Salary and Rank | Salary and Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Indiana University provides a comprehensive benefits program for full-time appointed employees. Coverage for core benefit plans such as basic life insurance and a base retire |
| Special Instructions | Special Instructions: Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by December 15, 2024 will be assured full consideration, but we will continue accepting applications until the position is filled. Interested candidates should review application requirements and apply online at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/26472 To apply for the assistant or associate professor position in Human-Computer Interaction Design, please click the “Apply for this job” link at the top this page and upload in PDF format: 1) letter of application 2) curriculum vitae 3) research statement / agenda 4) statement of teaching philosophy including a list of the types of classes you can teach 5) up to three representative research papers You will also need to fill out in your application the names and contact information for three references we may solicit for letters of recommendation. |
| For Best Consideration Date | 12/15/2024 |
| Expected Start Date | 08/01/2025 |
| Posting/OAA # | IU-101093-2024 |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this position?
- Personal Contact: At Professional Meeting or Conference
- Personal Contact: Direct Contact by Search Committee
- Personal Contact: Referred by colleague or advisor
- Announcement: Chronicle of Higher Education
- Announcement: IU Bulletin for Academic Appointees
- Announcement: Other Journal or Magazine
- Announcement: Other Website
- * What date did you earn or do you expect to earn your PhD and from which institution?
(Open Ended Question)
- * Have you held a postdoctoral position, and if so at what institution and what dates?
(Open Ended Question)
- If you have a webpage, please provide your URL here:
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Application
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Research Agenda
- Evidence of Teaching Ability
- Other
- Other 2
- Research Paper 1
- Research Paper 2
- Research Paper 3
- Transcript