At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Architecture,
Design and Media Technology, Aalborg University Copenhagen, one or more positions
as Assistant Professor in Interaction Design is open for appointment from August 1 2012 or soon hereafter.
The Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology, section for Media Technology, carries out research and education in Human Computer Interaction, Multimodal Interaction, Perception and Cognition, Sound and Music Computing, Virtual and Augmented Reality and Cultural aspects of Media Technology
Job description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic person to work in the new master on service design, starting in September 2012 in Copenhagen. The position include research and teaching reposnsibilities.
Research areas will be within Interaction Design, with a focus in one or more
of the following:
- Design of novel interfaces embedded with sensors;
- tangible interfaces;
- design of interactive environments and mobile devices;
- Interaction in product service systems; and
- research on user interaction and co-design .
Teaching will be primarily in a new Master education in Service Design - with additional teaching in the Medialogy bachelor and master programs. It will be preferred that candidates have documented teaching experiences in areas related to one or more of these studies (for the full study programs please follow this link http://www.sict.aau.dk)
You may obtain further professional information about the position from Professor Nicola Morelli, phone +45 9940 9928 or e-mail nmor@create.aau.dk
Qualification requirements:
Appointment to Assistant Professor presupposes scientific qualifications at PhD–level or similar scientific qualifications. The research potential of each applicant will be emphasized in the overall assessment. Appointment as an Assistant Professor cannot exceed a period of four years in total at Aalborg University (appointment at Assistant Professor level cannot exceed a period of eight years in total in Denmark, however max. six years at Assistant Professor level at the same institution).
The application must contain the following:
• A motivated text wherein the reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position are stated.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Education (documentation for degrees obtained).
• Scientific qualifications. A complete list of publications must be attached with an indication of the works the applicant wishes to be considered. You may attach up to 5 publications.
• Teaching qualifications described in the teaching portfolio. If this is not enclosed the applicant must include an explanation for its absence.
• Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations and the like.
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position.
• References/recommendations.
• Personal data. An assessment committee will assess all candidates.
