[Jobposts] Carnegie Mellon University Job Posting: MHCI Director

[joyce dellovade]

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Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) opens search for Director of 
the Professional Masters Program in Human-Computer Interaction (MHCI)*

The Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) in the School of 
Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University invites applications for 
the position of Director of the world-renowned professional Masters in 
Human-Computer Interaction (MHCI), to begin in the fall term of 2013 or 
earlier. This position is a career-oriented appointment for a dedicated, 
passionate advocate of human-centered design methods to change the world 
through training the next generation of HCI professionals.

The Director will continue our tradition of innovating and expanding on 
the MHCI curriculum, mentor students to prepare them for professional 
roles in the human computer interaction field, act as a liaison to other 
academic departments and our industry capstone sponsors, communicate 
with the public, and in other ways ensure the continued quality and 
reputation of the MHCI. The director will also assist in managing 
relations with the strong and exuberant alumni base of the MHCI, and 
recruiting new students who will enrich our community.

The Human-Computer Interaction Institute was the first department of HCI 
in the country, and opened the Masters in Human-Computer Interaction in 
1994. Since then it has graduated more than 500 alumni who have gone on 
to work at Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, IDEO, Pixar, Apple, IBM, 
NASA, Boeing, Mozilla, Bloomberg, Nokia, Yahoo, Adobe, Frog Design, SRI, 
Autodesk, Hewlett-Packard, Samsung, and Oracle, just to name a few. Over 
the past 19 years several of our alumni have come home to teach in the 
MHCI, and 2 have become Directors.

The new Director will become an integral part of the vibrant HCII 
community at CMU.In addition to its celebrated faculty, and the 
intellectual acumen of its students, the HCII is known for its warm 
atmosphere and generosity of spirit. The new Director will be expected 
to keep an open door for students, and to participate in fostering the 
both rigorous and mutually-supportive atmosphere for which the MHCI is 
known.

Applicants for the Director position must have an MHCI, MFA, MS, or 
Ph.D. in one of the main disciplines of HCI (HCI, computer science, 
design, psychology or another social science) or a related field, and 
have familiarity with research and evaluation methods and user-centered 
design, as well as leadership skills. Preference will be given to 
candidates with professional experience in the field of HCI or design. 
Teaching experience is also preferred.


The application process:


Applications must be in PDF format and include (1) curriculum vitae, (2) 
statement of teaching philosophy, (3) link to an online portfolio of 
representative HCI work, and (4) names, titles, and email addresses of 
three or more individuals who may be asked to provide letters of reference.

All materials should be submitted via email to: 
<hcii-mhci-search at cs.cmu.edu <mailto:%3Chcii-mhci-search at cs.cmu.edu>>. 
Incomplete applications will not be processed. Applications should 
indicate citizenship and, for non-US citizens, current visa status.

The HCII will begin reviewing applications on May 5^th and will continue 
until the position is filled

Carnegie Mellon University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity 
employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly 
encourages applications from women, minorities, and other 
under-represented groups. CMU is responsive to the needs of dual career 
couples and is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of 
family-friendly policies.