Lecturer, Online Program in Human-Computer Interaction

The Department of Human-Centered Computing at Indiana University’s Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering at Indianapolis invites applicants for a Lecturer appointment in the online Human-Computer Interaction Program. Exceptional instructors are being sought to join our fast-growing department.

This is a teaching-focused faculty position. The responsibilities of the position include teaching online courses in the Human-Computer Interaction Program, developing courses; help setting program goals; developing and continually updating the curriculum and training activities; contributing to the recruitment and marketing of the program; interviewing, evaluating, and advising students; engaging in scholarly activity; serving as a member of the school and departmental committees; maintaining current knowledge in the field through active participation in professional organizations, collaboration, practice, and research; and serving on professional committees. The appointment will begin August 1, 2024. For this position, relocation is optional as the position can be in-person, remote, or hybrid-based.

As the state’s premier urban research institution, IU-Indianapolis is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity but whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. IU-Indianapolis condemns racism in all its forms and has taken an anti-racist stance that moves beyond mere statements to interrogating its policies, procedures, and practices. We hope to identify individuals who will assist in our mission to dismantle racism so that everyone has the opportunity to succeed at IU Indianapolis. 

About the Department of Human-Centered Computing https://luddy.iupui.edu/hcc/

The Department of Human-Centered Computing (HCC) is home to a dynamic and interdisciplinary group of 25 faculty members and over 800 students across its Media Arts & Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Informatics, and Applied Data Science programs. The Department offers a variety of degrees (B.S. to Ph.D.) across the disciplines of Media Arts & Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Applied Data Science, and Informatics. The faculty in the department conduct groundbreaking, externally-funded (e.g., NSF, Google) research in a wide variety of areas, including emerging media technologies, human-computer interaction design, ubiquitous computing, accessibility, human–robot interaction and android science, and healthcare user interfaces. HCC enjoys close collaborations with the Department of BioHealth Informatics and Computer Science within the school, the Regenstrief Institute, a pioneering institution in healthcare information technologies, the IU School of Medicine, IU School of Dentistry, Herron School of Art + Design, and the School of Sports, Tourism and Management.

For additional information about the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering at Indianapolis, including degrees, course descriptions, plans of study and faculty research, please see https://luddy.iupui.edu

Fostering an inclusive environment makes us stronger. The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering at Indiana University-Indianapolis draws on the strengths of a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff to enrich the educational experience, broaden participation in computing, and meet the needs of emerging technology. Luddy is committed to actively recruiting and retaining students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds and cultures to join the next generation of innovators. We welcome what every individual brings to our learning environment—socially, geographically, and in thought and experience.   

Review of applications will begin immediately; however, the position will remain open until filled.

Basic Qualifications:

Requirements for this appointment include a Master’s degree in HCI or related fields. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of five years of industry experience in the HCI field, with at least one year of management experience; ability to teach a broad range of HCI undergraduate and graduate courses; comprehensive and extensive knowledge and experience in HCI design and user research methods and techniques; and a demonstrated ability to learn new HCI methods and approaches.

Best consideration by January 2nd 2024.

Contact Andrew Miller andrewm@iu.edu for more information.