Assistant Professor of Practice - Human Computer Interaction

Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Practice - Human Computer Interaction

Appointment Type:
Faculty

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Human Computer Interaction (HCI) program at Iowa State University is seeking to fill a 1/4-time position to teach two courses in HCI annually. Topics include user experience research in industry, emerging practices in HCI, and AI’s role in HCI.

This part-time term faculty position is 25% full-time equivalent (FTE), 9-month position with an initial 1-year term. This position will have an administrative home department within Psychology.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Human Computer Interaction or a closely related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Human Computer Interaction or a closely related field

• Industry experience in the discipline, including user experience

• Record of teaching

Department/Program & College Description:

The study of the relationship between humans and computers has quickly become one of the most dynamic and significant fields of technical investigation. Iowa State University’s graduate program in Human Computer Interaction (HCI) is an established leader in this rapidly evolving field, making strategic investments to accelerate research, attract talented students and faculty, and expand the program of study.

Interdisciplinary by definition, HCI impacts nearly every area of our lives. The HCI graduate major reflects a broad recognition in academia and industry of the need to train researchers to meet the challenges created by today’s breakneck pace of technological progress. HCI graduate students benefit from interacting with ISU faculty from departments representing every college in the University as well as researchers at the Virtual Reality Applications Center.

Department Unit/Website:

http://www.vrac.iastate.edu/hci/

Proposed Start Date:
August 16, 2025

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
May 15, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
09 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Part time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References

For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Stephen Gilbert at gilbert@iastate.edu.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:
April 24, 2025

Posting Close Date:
May 1, 2025

Job Requisition Number:
R16851