[Asis-l] Position Announcement: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer at University of Washington in Human Centered Design & Engineering

[Mark Zachry]

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Human Centered Design & Engineering

The Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering at the University 
of Washington invites applications for a full time (100% FTE) Lecturer 
or Senior Lecturer position. This will be a 9-month appointment; we 
anticipate an initial 1- or 2-year appointment at the rank of Lecturer 
Full-Time or a 3- to 5- year appointment at the rank of Senior Lecturer, 
depending upon past experience, with a possibility of renewal. The 
position includes responsibilities for teaching in our Bachelor and 
Masters programs, with an emphasis on courses related to usability and 
user-centered design and courses involving significant project work. The 
lecturer will be responsible for teaching at least two courses per 
quarter (with 3 quarters per 9-month appointment) as well as engaging in 
departmental service activities. Additional funding opportunities may be 
available during summer quarter.

The appointment will likely start in Autumn 2012, but possibly earlier. 
The level of appointment and compensation will be commensurate with the 
applicant's qualifications.
The position requires a PhD in a field related to Human Centered Design 
or HCI or significant work and/or teaching experience in this area. 
Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in 
teaching, particularly design-oriented and studio-based teaching, as 
well as experience in course development. Candidates with past 
experience or background suitable for teaching design and engaging in 
studio-based teaching are encouraged, and should describe that experience.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant faculty conducting 
interdisciplinary research in human-computer interaction and the design 
of socio-technical systems. Current faculty research includes work in 
CSCW, systems theory, computer-mediated communication, ICTD, usability 
studies, emerging communication technologies, and engineering education. 
The department is the home of the award-winning Laboratory for Usability 
Testing and Evaluation, and faculty regularly collaborate with 
colleagues in Computer Science and Engineering, the Information School, 
the School of Art, and the Center for Engineering Learning and Teaching. 
The faculty also routinely engage in research projects with affiliates 
from the region’s noted high-tech industry. Seattle is home to many 
prominent technology companies, along with a robust startup and global 
health community.

The University of Washington is building a culturally diverse faculty 
and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates. 
The University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The 
University of Washington, a recipient of the 2006 Alfred P. Sloan award 
for Faculty Career Flexibility, is committed to supporting the work-life 
balance of its faculty. University of Washington faculty engage in 
teaching, research, and service.

Review of applications will begin March 1, 2012. To apply, send (1) a 
letter of application, (2) current CV, (3) statement of teaching goals, 
and (4) complete contact information for three references. Teaching 
portfolios (electronic or paper) are welcome but not required. Materials 
should be addressed to Dr. Jennifer Turns, Lecturer Search Committee 
Chair, at hcdesrlt at uw.edu.