Assistant Professor of Information Science

2018 ALISE annual conference; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Assistant Professor in Information Science with a focus on UI/UX. This tenure-track position offers the opportunity to innovate in design and user experience, emphasizing usability and engagement. The successful candidate will develop curricula, teach various formats, and conduct interdisciplinary research. This role is ideal for those passionate about enhancing user experiences through effective teaching and research, and provides a collaborative environment within a dynamic academic community. Join a forward-thinking institution committed to advancing the field of information science.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in UI/UX, HCI, or related fields required.
• Evidence of effective teaching and research in UI/UX is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative curricula and teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Conduct interdisciplinary research and serve in an academic role emphasizing UI/UX.

Skills

UI/UX Design

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

Cognitive Science

Information Visualization

Usability Testing

Software Engineering

Education

Doctorate in UI/UX or related fields

Job description

Assistant Professor of Information Science

Department/College

Information of Science

Dates

Opening Date: 04/02/2025
Closing Date: 06/30/2026

Job Description

The Department of Information Science at the University of North Texas (UNT) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Information Science with a focus on user interface and user experience (UI/UX) to begin in Spring or Fall 2026. We seek candidates with a research, teaching, and/or practice background in UI/UX design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), cognitive science, interactive information retrieval, information visualization, computer-supported cooperative work (CSCW), or related fields. The ideal candidate will innovate in design and user experience, utilizing approaches to improve interaction, usability, and engagement. Preference is given to applicants whose work integrates information with design to advance user experience, and incorporates usability engineering and ethical considerations of emerging technologies into their teaching and research.

Job Duties

The successful candidate will develop innovative curricula, teach undergraduate and graduate courses (including online, hybrid, and in-person formats), conduct interdisciplinary research, and serve in an academic role emphasizing UI/UX. They should demonstrate research accomplishments or potential, work with doctoral students, and participate in dissertation committees.

This is a nine-month, full-time, tenure-track position. We seek a motivated leader in research and teaching who can collaborate within the department and the wider university community.

Experience/Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills

Minimum Qualifications

An earned doctorate (or terminal degree) in UI/UX, HCI, Industrial Design, Interaction Design, Information Science, or related fields at the time of appointment. Evidence of effective teaching, research, and scholarship in UI/UX is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Industry experience in usability testing, software engineering, development processes, UX/UI Design, Service Design, or Systems Design is preferred. Candidates with equivalent academic or research experience that advances these areas are also welcome.

Supplemental Information

Applicants must submit at least two professional references; additional references can be added post-application. Review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

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