Assistant Professor in Human-Computer Interaction (minimal 0.8 fte)
Eindhoven University of Technology has a vacancy for Assistant Professor (Universitair Docent) in Human-Computer Interaction (minimal 0,8 fte) within the Human-Technology Interaction group of the School of Innovation Sciences (IS), which is part of the Department of Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciences (IE&IS).
Job description
The Department of Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciences (IE&IS) has several BSc and MSc programs in two separate schools. The School of Innovation Sciences focuses on the development and use of new technologies in a broad societal context. Research is multi-disciplinary, based on fundamental scientific insights and methods. Main areas of interest are economics and sociology of technological developments, sustainable innovation policy, human-technology interaction, and the history and philosophy of technology.
The Human-Technology Interaction Group:
The Human-Technology Interaction (HTI) group of the School of Innovation Sciences concentrates expertise in both social sciences and engineering, studying technology and its relations to humans and human well-being, within the broader context of a socially and ecologically sustainable society. The HTI group has a strong track record in education at the TU/e, running the BSc program Psychology and Technology and a (international) Master program in Human-Technology Interaction. Current research topics at the Human-Technology Interaction group include affective computing, persuasive technology, virtual environments, digital gaming, recommender systems, online behavior, interactive lighting, robotics, and embodied interfaces.
Tasks:
- Teaching courses in Human-Computer Interaction and Human Factors at BSc and MSc levels as responsible teacher (formally, up to 50% of employment time);
- Doing research in areas relevant to the Human-Technology Interaction group;
- Applying for externally funded research projects;
- Supervising BSc, MSc and/or PhD students;
- Participating in teaching at the PhD level;
- Contributing to the management of the Human-Technology Interaction Group.
Job requirements
The candidate should be open and interested to work in a multidisciplinary environment, with an international outlook, and with a strong focus on teaching excellence, scientific methodology and empirical research.
The candidate is expected to have the following qualifications:
- A Ph.D. degree in HCI or a related discipline (e.g., cognitive engineering, interaction design);
- Holds or is willing to obtain a Basic Qualification Teaching (BKO) from the Dutch Universities’ teaching certification program;
- Experience and excellence in teaching as shown by course evaluations;
- Excellence in research as shown by first rate publications in international journals and/or top-tier HCI conferences;
- Excellent communication, organization and management skills;
- Mastery of the English language (fluent);
- Strong cooperation skills and ability to work in a team;
- Ability to supervise PhD students and postdocs;
- Ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment and to build bridges between disciplines, especially within the School of Innovation Sciences;
- Strong affinity with technology and the engineering sciences.
Conditions of employment
We offer:
- a challenging job in a dynamic and ambitious group and department;
- a full-time appointment for an initial period of two years. This could become a tenure track position, subject to a positive evaluation and funding;
- a gross monthly salary between € 3.259,- and € 4.462,-, based on a full-time appointment and depending on experience and knowledge;
- a yearly holiday allowance of 8% of the yearly salary;
- a yearly end year allowance of 8.3% of the yearly salary;
- a broad package of fringe benefits (including an excellent technical infrastructure, moving expenses, savings schemes, and excellent sports facilities).
Information and application
Information:
More detailed information can be obtained from Prof. dr. Wijnand Ijsselsteijn (w.a.ijsselsteijn@tue.nl) or Prof.dr. Chris Snijders (C.C.P.Snijders@tue.nl) chair of the HTI group.
Further information about employment conditions can be obtained from: Ellen van der Mierden, personnel officer IE&IS, (pz.ieis@tue.nl).
Application:
Your application must contain the following documents (all in English):
- A letter of interest;
- An extensive curriculum vitae including publication list and teaching evaluations (if any);
- A teaching statement
- Three names with email addresses that are willing to act as references
If you are interested, we invite you to apply before the 15th of August 2014. Please do not send us your applications by email.
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