The Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE) at the University of Washington seeks a top caliber researcher and teacher to join our growing and dynamic department in 2015. We are most interested in candidates whose research is outstanding in quality and originality. The specialty of the position is open, though we particularly encourage applications in the areas of Human-Centered Engineering, Human-Centered Computing, Product Design, Research-through-Design, Science & Technologies Studies, Infrastructure Studies, and Tangible & Embodied Interaction. We are also interested in candidates who engage critically with theory in their research.

Our department has a core interest in research-based approaches to design that place people at the center of activity. HCDE is an interdisciplinary community that incorporates a range of research traditions. More information about our department can be found at hcde.washington.edu.

We will consider candidates from a range of disciplinary backgrounds who use innovative methodological and theoretical approaches to address current challenges in human-centered design and engineering. We expect our new colleagues to be engaged with emerging research trends in their area(s) of expertise. The successful candidate is expected to develop a substantial program of research including peer-reviewed publications and external funding. Candidates should show evidence of strong promise in teaching as well as scholarship.

The department is seeking applicants for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position (9-month service period), although an appointment may be made at the rank of Associate Professor if circumstances and qualifications warrant. Applicants must have an earned doctorate or foreign equivalent by the date of appointment.

HCDE offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees. The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses and will supervise doctoral dissertations. The yearly teaching load is three courses (one per quarter) plus supervision of research groups. Teaching opportunities will be based on our current course offerings and the individual’s areas of scholarly expertise. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant faculty conducting interdisciplinary research in human-computer interaction and the design of sociotechnical systems. Current faculty research includes work in infrastructure studies, human-computer interaction, research through design, health and behavior change, visualization, computer-supported cooperative work, crowdsourcing, computer-mediated communication, ICTD, engineering design, scientific collaboration, emerging communication technologies, and engineering education. The department is the home of dynamic, collaborative faculty labs, and faculty members regularly collaborate with colleagues in Computer Science and Engineering, the Information School, and the School of Art. Faculty members 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.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as protected veterans, or status as qualified individuals with disabilities.

Appointment begins in Autumn 2015. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2015.
To apply, send (1) a letter of application, (2) current c.v., (3) statement of research and teaching goals, and (4) and at least three letters of recommendation. Materials should be addressed to Dr. Julie Kientz, Search Committee Chair, at hcdefac@uw.edu.
Inquiries: Robin Donovan: robind3@uw.edu or Julie Kientz: jkientz@uw.edu.