Assistant Professor, HCI and UX Design/Research (71102)

Salary: $82,500.00 - $90,000.00 Annually
Location: NY, NY
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202400055
Department: School of Information
Closing:

About Pratt

Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

The Institute's impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. Another extension of Pratt's campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY).

Description

A top-ranked college with opportunities in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

The School of Information (SI) at Pratt Institute has been educating information professionals for nearly 135 years. SI, one of six schools within Pratt Institute, offers rigorous, interdisciplinary, student-centered programs at the intersection of information, knowledge, and culture. We enroll over 300 graduate students in our Masters programs in Library and Information Science, Information Experience Design, Museums and Digital Culture, and Data Analysis and Visualization. We pride ourselves on providing a vibrant and diverse community of scholars, designers, and learners committed to using information and technology to improve lives and communities. We seek a new faculty member who will help advance our mission to lead the information field, through teaching and research, in making connections with arts, culture, and technology.

Today, Pratt is committed to advancing social justice, environmental sustainability, and accessibility through our curriculum as well as increasing diversity in the ranks of our faculty, students, and staff. We seek applicants who can contribute to the furtherance of these goals as well as advancing antiracism and decolonization efforts.

Position Summary:
The School of Information (SI) at Pratt Institute seeks to hire one full-time tenure-track faculty member at the assistant professor level. We seek a full-time faculty who can contribute notably to our M.S. Information Experience Design, which specializes in educating well-rounded UX designers and researchers.

We are open to a wide range of interests from the field of UX and HCI. Potential areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Accessibility & Inclusive Design
• Immersive Experience Design
• User Interface and Digital Product Design
• Embodied, physical, and wearable computing
• Games UX Design/Research
• Usability and UX research
• Participatory design
• Service design
• Other related areas

Examples of Duties

• Teach three 3-credit courses per semester (fall and spring), with the first year at a reduced load (2 courses per semester).
• Work with the School Curriculum Committee to maintain the curriculum in areas of specialization, including the possibility of developing new courses and revising existing courses.
• Within the field(s) of specialization, be an active researcher able to produce a sustained record of research and publication in peer-reviewed journals and present peer-reviewed papers at conferences on a regular basis.
• Serve on faculty, School, and Institute committees, participate in related school activities, and provide service to the profession.
• Serve as an advisor to School of Information graduate students.
• Contribute to the life of the school.

Typical Qualifications

An earned doctorate in Information Studies, Library and Information Science, Human/Computer Interaction (HCI), Human-Centered Design, Science and Technology Studies (STS), or a related field. Candidates must also have teaching experience at the college level and demonstrated commitment to DEI. Research that speaks to the needs/interests of libraries and other cultural institutions is a plus.

Benefits:

• Medical Coverage
• Retiree Medical Coverage
• Group Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Worker's Compensation
• Military Duty Leave
• Tuition Remission
• Tuition Exchange
• Credit Union
• Group Savings Plus Program
• Direct Deposit
• Parking

Supplemental Information:

Review of applications is expected to begin on November 1, 2024.

Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statements on research and teaching, and a statement describing how you have worked to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in your career and how you would continue to do so at Pratt, and a list of names and contact information for three academic references.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

At Pratt, we prioritize equity and have established a systematic approach to guarantee fair treatment for everyone. If your background and expertise align with the requirements of the position, you will be contacted for further instructions.



To apply, visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/pratt/jobs/4660823/assistant-professor-hci-and-ux-design-research-71102

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