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more information: https://www.wlu.ca/about/working-at-laurier/career-opportunities/faculty-and-librarian-positions.html The User Experience Design Program in the Faculty of Liberal Arts at Wilfrid Laurier University invites applications for a Tenure Track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level beginning July 1, 2020, subject to budgetary approval. To be considered, applicants must have completed, or be close to completing, a doctoral degree (PhD) in computer science, psychology, information science, systems engineering, or a related discipline preferably with a focus on interaction design, mobile/wearable/tangible computing, augmented/virtual/mixed reality. The PhD must be completed by March 1, 2020. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of research experience with a focus on some aspect of interaction design using both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Evidence of excellence in research can be demonstrated by publications in top-ranked journals, and conferences, as well as research grant applications. Along with sample publications, applicants should submit a Research Dossier including a research statement that clearly describes the focus of the research, and plan for furthering that research agenda, over the next five years. The successful candidate will be expected to teach core courses, across a range of subjects within User Experience Design. These may include: UX Research Methods, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, and Mobile Design. Responsibilities will include undergraduate teaching, development of course and laboratory exercises, supporting experiential learning opportunities, curriculum development, and supervising undergraduate research projects. Evidence of excellence in experiential teaching and pedagogical inquiry can be demonstrated through the Teaching Dossier submitted as part of the application. The Teaching Dossier should include a strong statement of teaching philosophy and pedagogical approach, sample syllabi and course materials (lecture slides, lab manuals), and teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching excellence. The successful candidate will also be committed to collaboration or engagement with the broader community, and contributing to the administration of the UX degree program. The User Experience Design program at Wilfrid Laurier University is multidisciplinary in its focus, and provides an innovative approach to the design of experiences including services, products, digital applications and spaces. The undergraduate major is offered at WLU's innovative Brantford campus that is integrated into the downtown core, and the minor in UX is offered on both the Waterloo and the Brantford campuses. Applicants should submit: Cover letter outlining qualifications for the position and fit with User Experience Design at Laurier, Curriculum vitae, Teaching dossier including, statement of teaching philosophy and pedagogical approach, sample syllabi and course materials, teaching evaluations or evidence of teaching excellence, Research dossier including statement of research, research plan and three sample publications, Contact information (address, telephone, and email) for at least three referees. Application packages should be submitted electronically to: Dr. Abby Goodrum, Program Coordinator, User Experience Design, Wilfrid Laurier University c/o, Administrative Assistant ([log in to unmask]) Electronic applications quoting Position Number FF0451 are encouraged. Applications will be accepted until November 30, 2019. If you require assistance applying for a position or would like this job posting in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources at 519-884-1970 ext. 2007 or [log in to unmask] -- Jeremy Hunsinger Associate Professor Communication Studies Wilfrid Laurier University ----------------------------------------------------------------- PhD-Design mailing list <[log in to unmask]> Discussion of PhD studies and related research in Design Subscribe or Unsubscribe at https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/phd-design -----------------------------------------------------------------