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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · 1 week ago

Assistant/Associate Professor in User Experience and User Interface Design (Tenure-Track)

Urbana, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $80K/yr

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is inviting applications for two tenure-track faculty positions in User Experience and User Interface Design. The successful candidates will contribute to the development and instruction of the BS in Computer Science + Design degree, fostering interdisciplinary teaching and research in various design programs.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsored

Responsibilities

Teach courses that position computation as an artistic and critical design medium, ranging from introductory coding for creative practice to advanced, research-driven practice and method-based seminars

Contribute to both undergraduate and graduate curricula

Mentor students across disciplines

Help shape the evolving identity of computational art and critical design within the School of Art and Design

Qualification

Terminal degreeCreative practiceCritical researchTeaching excellenceInclusive environmentExperience designLiberatory pedagogySocial biases awarenessTechnology integration

Required

Terminal degree (MFA, PhD, or equivalent) in a relevant discipline

Evidence of an active creative practice with a strong record of public engagement through exhibition, installation, and/or performance

Evidence of critical research through writing, publishing, or equivalent scholarly contributions that engage computational media, design, and the arts

Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, mentoring, and curriculum development at both undergraduate and graduate levels

Commitment to fostering an inclusive academic environment and contributing to the diversity of the School and University

Preferred

PhD in relevant discipline

Familiarity with and a critical perspective on historical approaches to experience design

Practice, teaching, and/or research that connect to one or more of the following areas of design: Gender and Design, Equity and Design, Indigenous Design Knowledges, and Design Futures

Familiarity with liberatory pedagogical approaches

A critical perspective on social biases embedded in technological systems

Experience teaching in a program that integrates Design, Technology, and Science

Benefits

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position.

Company

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is dedicated to building upon its tradition of excellence in education, research, public engagement and economic development.

Founded in 1915

Champaign, IL, US

10001+ employees

http://illinois.edu

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