Human Factors and User Experience
Bentley University seeks a tenure-track faculty member starting in August of 2009 to teach and conduct research in our rapidly expanding graduate program in human factors and user experience. We seek candidates with the experience and motivation to explore the intersection of human factors, the user experience, and business strategy. Like all faculty in the department, the successful applicant will teach undergraduate courses as needed. Applicants must have a PhD in human factors, cognitive science, human computer interaction, or related area. Of paramount importance is demonstrated research achievement and scholarly publication in human factors, usability engineering or HCI. Applicants must be willing and able to establish externally funded research activities to complement the interdisciplinary work currently underway in our nationally recognized Design and Usability Center. Also expected is demonstrated excellence in graduate teaching in one or more of the following areas: human factors, usability engineering or human computer interaction. Industry experience is highly desirable. Our program values interdisciplinary work across the University and close collaboration with the external development community.
Applicants should send an application letter, curriculum vitae, a 1-2 page research statement, and a 1-2 page teaching statement to Human Factors and HCI Search Committee, Dr William Gribbons, Chair of the Search Committee, Smith 125, Bentley University, 175 Forest Street, Waltham, MA 02452. Electronic submissions are welcomed and should be sent to wgribbons@bentley.edu.
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