Job Duties

The successful candidate is expected to develop an innovative curriculum and appropriate course content, teach undergraduate as well as graduate (master’s and doctoral) courses, conduct collaborative, interdisciplinary research, and provide service in an academic position with emphasis in UI/UX. The candidate must demonstrate a record of research accomplishments or preparation of forthcoming research and have the ability to design and deliver courses in a variety of formats, including online, hybrid and in-person modalities. The candidate is expected to work with doctoral students and to lead and serve on dissertation committees.

This is a nine-month, full-time, tenure-track position. We seek a candidate who will provide inspiration and is motivated to be a leader in research and teaching, who can leverage the strengths of the department’s dynamic faculty and programs, and who will build collaborative relationships in the university and profession.

Experience/Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills

Minimum Qualifications

The minimum requirement for appointment is an earned doctorate (or terminal degree) in UI/UX, HCI, Industrial Design, Interaction Design, Information Science or a related field at the time of appointment.

Candidates will demonstrate evidence of effective teaching, research, and scholarship with experience/expertise in the broad area of user interface and user experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with industry experience in usability testing, software engineering, or development processes, particularly in UX/UI Design, Service Design, or Systems Design.

We also welcome candidates with equivalent experience in academia, research, or other relevant fields that contribute to advancing these areas.  

 Supplemental Information

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the search is closed.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

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