Koç University, *Department of Media and Visual Arts* (MAVA) and the *Koç
University – Arçelik Research Center for Creative Industries* (KUAR) invite
applications for *full-time faculty position* of any rank in *interaction
Design*.
At the time of employment, September 2018, applicants are expected to have
a PhD *in interaction design* in one of the following areas and have a
record of demonstrated research accomplishments,
● design (product design, communication design, user experience
design, architecture or similar),
● engineering and sciences (electrical engineering, computer
science, human computer interaction or similar),
● social sciences (psychology, sociology, cognitive science or
similar)
The successful candidate is expected to teach two courses per semester and
have an active research agenda. The candidate will also be affiliated with
KUAR. Applicants with interdisciplinary research agenda are highly
encouraged. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Koç University <https://www.ku.edu.tr/en/home> is a foundation-funded,
non-profit institution located in Istanbul, Turkey. The university is
committed to the pursuit of excellence in both research and teaching. The
medium of instruction is English.
MAVA <https://cssh.ku.edu.tr/en/academics/media-and-visual-arts/about/> at
Koç University offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes
communications theory, media/arts management, and production. Students
enrolled at the Department of Media and Visual Arts were ranked at or above
the 99th percentile of the Central University Placement Exams in Turkey.
Founded jointly by Koç University and Arçelik A.Ş. (www.arcelikas.com) in
2015, KUAR <http://kuar.ku.edu.tr/en/> aims to add value, via research,
that increases the efficiency and international competitiveness of Turkish
creative industries. A wide range of topics such as lifestyle,
entertainment (game, performance, movies, drama, animation), cultural
heritage (exhibitions, heritage, analysis), info-assistance,
transportation, education, healthcare lie within the scope of research
conducted at KUAR where research and development on
conceptual/experimental/visionary prototypes, working prototypes, re-design
prototypes of products, design guidelines is undertaken.
Applicants can submit applications electronically via
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/10291.
Deadline for submission of applications is December 18, 2017.
● Cover letter summarizing research and teaching approach and goals
● Curriculum Vitae including publications list
● Three reference letters
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Asım Evren YANTAC
. Media and Visual Arts Dept <http://mava.ku.edu.tr/>., Koc University, Head
of the Department
. Research Center for Creative Industries <http://designlab.ku.edu.tr/>, Koc
University <http://ku.edu.tr/>, Interactive Information Des. RG Head
. Turkish Foundation for Education and Support for Autistic Individuals
<http://www.todev.org.tr>, TODEV, Board of Directors
Contact: [log in to unmask] / 0533 225 9109
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