University of British Columbia -- UBC Institute for Computing, Information and Cognitive Systems (ICICS)

INSTITUTION:  University of British Columbia
DEPARTMENT:  UBC Institute for Computing, Information and Cognitive Systems (ICICS)
POSITION:  Chair in Digital Media Research and Innovation
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University of British Columbia Canada Excellence Research Chair in Digital Media Research and Innovation

The University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications and nominations for a Canada Excellence Research Chair in Digital Media Research and Innovation in the UBC Institute for Computing, Information and Cognitive Systems (ICICS). 
The Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) Program awards world-class researchers up to $10 million over seven years to establish ambitious research programs at Canadian universities . UBC has committed additional funding to a Centre for Innovation in Digital Media to bring the overall level of support for this program to $30 million, including four new faculty positions.
As the successful candidate this is your opportunity to help shape the future of digital media. Working with a team of world-class colleagues who are exploring the frontiers of science, the arts, and technology in this rapidly evolving area, you will be instrumental in transforming and augmenting existing strengths in digital media research. Under the founding leadership of this chair, the newly created Centre for Innovation in Digital Media will envision and direct a research program that spans a broad and interdisciplinary range of areas. The chair will train and engage the next generation of graduates who will shape the frontiers of digital media, as well as engage in technology transfer with existing and emerging industries and market opportunities.
The University of British Columbia is one of the world’s leading universities. Its vision is to create an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada and the world. UBC offers faculty, staff and approximately 50,000 students not just intellectual riches, but an unrivaled quality of life at its Vancouver and Kelowna campuses. This position will be located in Vancouver, one of the North America’s most beautiful and dynamic cities.
The candidate is expected to be appointed at the rank of Professor, but researchers at earlier career stages are welcome to apply, and applicants from research backgrounds outside of academic institutions will be carefully considered.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.
The University is also responsive to the needs of dual career couples. Canada Excellence Research Chairs are open to individuals of any nationality; offers will be made in accordance with Canada Immigration requirements associated with the Canada Excellence Research Chairs Program.
Interested individuals are encouraged to contact our search consultants, Barbara Morrison and Brent Cameron of Odgers Berndtson, at 1-604-685-0261, or barbara.morrison@odgersberndtson.ca for more information. To apply directly, please email to the above address a copy of your CV, publications list, and a statement of research interests.
Review of applications will begin in April/May 2013 and will continue until the position has been filled.

University of California, Berkeley -- Walter A. Haas School of Business

INSTITUTION:  University of California, Berkeley
DEPARTMENT:  Walter A. Haas School of Business
POSITION:  adjunct faculty positions in Operations and Information Technology Management
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University of California, Berkeley

The Walter A. Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for one adjunct faculty position in the Operations and Information Technology Management group effective July 1, 2013.  This is a full-time position for up to a three-year term

(renewable) in the Associate Adjunct Professor series. Applicants must have a Ph.D., or equivalent, in Operations Management, Information Technology or a closely-related field, proven excellence in teaching spreadsheet modeling and new product development at a business school, and have published academic research in Operations Management and/or Information Technology.

Apply for the Operations and Information Technology position at the following link: http://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00140

Applicants should upload the following materials: cover letter stating future research plans and interests, a curriculum vitae, selected research papers, evidence of teaching quality (if available), and request 3 letters of reference via the online application system.

Applications submissions will be accepted through May 31, 2013.

All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of

confidentiality: http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html .

If sending by mail, please contact us at facrecru@haas.berkeley.edu.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

 

Human-Computer Interaction Institute -- Masters Program in Human-Computer Interaction

INSTITUTION:  Human-Computer Interaction Institute
DEPARTMENT:  Masters Program in Human-Computer Interaction
POSITION:  Director
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Search for Director of the Professional Masters Program in Human-Computer Interaction (MHCI)

Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) opens search for Director of the Professional Masters Program in Human-Computer Interaction (MHCI)

The Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) in the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University invites applications for the position of Director of the world-renowned professional Masters in Human-Computer Interaction (MHCI), to begin in the fall term of 2013 or earlier. This position is a career-oriented appointment for a dedicated, passionate advocate of human-centered design methods to change the world through training the next generation of HCI professionals.

The Director will continue our tradition of innovating and expanding on the MHCI curriculum, mentor students to prepare them for professional roles in the human computer interaction field, act as a liaison to other academic departments and our industry capstone sponsors, communicate with the public, and in other ways ensure the continued quality and reputation of the MHCI.  The director will also assist in managing relations with the strong and exuberant alumni base of the MHCI, and recruiting new students who will enrich our community.

The Human-Computer Interaction Institute was the first department of HCI in the country, and opened the Masters in Human-Computer Interaction in 1994. Since then it has graduated more than 500 alumni who have gone on to work at Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, IDEO, Pixar, Apple, IBM, NASA, Boeing, Mozilla, Bloomberg, Nokia, Yahoo, Adobe, Frog Design, SRI, Autodesk, Hewlett-Packard, Samsung, and Oracle, just to name a few.

Over the past 19 years several of our alumni have come home to teach in the MHCI, and 2 have become Directors.

The new Director will become an integral part of the vibrant HCII

community at CMU.   In addition to its celebrated faculty, and the

intellectual acumen of its students, the HCII is known for its warm atmosphere and generosity of spirit. The new Director will be expected to keep an open door for students, and to participate in fostering the both rigorous and mutually-supportive atmosphere for which the MHCI is known.

Applicants for the Director position must have an MHCI, MFA, MS, or Ph.D. in one of the main disciplines of HCI (HCI, computer science, design, psychology or another social science) or a related field, and have familiarity with research and evaluation methods and user-centered design, as well as leadership skills.  Preference will be given to candidates with professional experience in the field of HCI or design.

Teaching experience is also preferred.

The application process:

Applications must be in PDF format and include (1) curriculum vitae, (2) statement of teaching philosophy, (3) link to an online portfolio of representative HCI work,  and (4) names, titles, and email addresses of three or more individuals who may be asked to provide letters of reference.

All materials should be submitted via email to:

<hcii-mhci-search@cs.cmu.edu>. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Applications should indicate citizenship and, for non-US citizens, current visa status.

The HCII will begin reviewing applications on May 5th and will continue until the position is filled

Carnegie Mellon University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and other under-represented groups. CMU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples and is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of family-friendly policies.

 

Northwestern University -- McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

INSTITUTION:  Northwestern University
DEPARTMENT:  McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
POSITION:  four clinical faculty members as freshman advisers
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NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY 

McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

The McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science plans to hire up to four clinical faculty members to serve as freshman advisers to undergraduate engineering students starting in September 2013 or earlier. Advisers will play a central role in helping McCormick freshmen select their majors and design their academic study plans, as well as coordinate with other advisers, e.g., a faculty adviser from the student’s major department and a career adviser, who will join the team as the student progresses towards his/her degree. In addition to the main advising duties, the advisers will be expected to teach a total of three courses, typically two courses in Design Thinking and Communications (DTC) for freshmen and a service course in an engineering department.

Qualifications: Preferably a doctorate but at least a master’s degree in engineering with a minimum of 3-5 years of academic or industry experience. A desire to work with undergraduate students is a must. Research interest in engineering education will be a plus.

Terms of Appointment: The appointment will be a 12-month full-time non-tenure track for a term of five years, subject to annual performance reviews, and will be renewable at the end of the term. The rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure: Applications must be submitted electronically at www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/advising/.  Applicants will need to upload a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement about their advising and mentoring philosophy, and the names and e-mail addresses of three references. To receive full consideration, all materials should be received by May 31, 2013.

About McCormick School: Founded in 1909, the Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science at Northwestern University thrives at the intersection of global problems and the knowledge needed to solve them. Located on Northwestern’s Evanston, Illinois, campus, McCormick maintains a unique balance between undergraduate and graduate education. In addition to its strong grounding in science and engineering, McCormick also supports leadership, entrepreneurship, design and innovation through its research and curriculum.

Northwestern University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

It is the policy of Northwestern University not to discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status or other protected group status.