Assistant Professor with a Focus on UI/UX
- iSchools News
- Aug 27
- 1 min read
Application Deadline: 21 September 2025
The Department of Information Science at the University of North Texas (UNT) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Information Science with a focus on user interface and user experience (UI/UX) to begin in Spring or Fall 2026. We are seeking excellent candidates with research, teaching, and/or practice background in UI/UX design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), cognitive science, interactive information retrieval, information visualization, computer-supported cooperative work (CSCW), or a related field. The ideal candidate will push the boundaries of next-generation design and user experience, leveraging innovative approaches to enhance interaction, usability, and engagement. We especially welcome applicants whose work connects information with design to drive meaningful user experience advancements and incorporates principles of usability engineering and ethical considerations of emerging technologies into their teaching and research.
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.
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