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Faculty
Position Openings
Faculty Positions in Design Research, Learning Science and Educational
Technology, and in Human Computer Interaction.
Applications for the above positions are no longer being accepted for Fall 2008.
Current Opening
Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) opens
search for teaching track faculty to head the Professional Masters Program in Human Computer Interaction
The Professional Masters Program in the
Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) in the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University
invites applications for a teaching-track position as Director beginning in the spring term of 2009 or
earlier. This job is a career-oriented renewable appointment for program management and teaching in the field
of human computer interaction at the professional master's level. The job will entail administering the
current masters and combined masters/undergrad programs, recruiting students and communicating with the public
and with graduates, developing new and/or expanded programs, acting as liaison to the faculty and other
programs and units, and teaching and mentoring students to prepare them for various roles in the human
computer interaction field, such as design, user evaluation, application developer, and team leader.
Applicants for the position must have an M.H.C.I.,
M.F.A., M.S., or Ph.D. in one of the main disciplines of HCI (psychology, computer science, design, or a
social science) or a related field, have demonstrated excellence in teaching human computer interaction or
related courses, familiarity with methods, user-centered design, and research in human computer interaction,
and have administrative and leadership experience. Candidates with broad professional experience in HCI or
design will be preferred.
Applications should include a letter of
application, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and letters of reference from three or more
individuals. Applicants should arrange for reference letters to be sent directly to the contact below.
Send materials, letters, and questions to Hiring Committee by email to hcii-mhci-search@cs.cmu.edu. Hard copy
applications can be sent via postal mail to:
Hiring Committee
c/o MHCI Program Director Search
Human-Computer Interaction Institute
Carnegie Mellon University
5000 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-2593
Carnegie Mellon is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer; we invite and encourage applications
from women and minorities.
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