Assistant Professor of Information Systems specializing in Human-Centered Design

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The School of Business Administration at Penn State Harrisburg is seeking qualified applicants for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Information Systems focused on Human-Centered Design effective in Fall 2023 or when agreed upon. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to innovative teaching, research, and student success.

Job Responsibilities:

• Teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses in information systems and human-centered design in residence and online modalities.

• Pursue teaching in areas such as human and user-centered design processes, user research methods, inclusive and equity-centered design, application development, and UX analytics. 

• Faculty are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to effective teaching and maintain a high level of professional activity through scholarly research, high-quality publication, and service.

• Emphasis will be placed on interdisciplinary and sociotechnical research in one or more of the following areas: human-centered AI, health and wellness, STEM education and learning, persuasive technologies and behavioral change, or sustainable HCI.

• Compensation is AACSB competitive.

Education:

• Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. or DBA in information systems, human-centered design, human-computer interaction, information science, or a closely related field by the employment start date.

• A degree from an AACSB-accredited business school or an iSchool is preferred.

• The assistant professor should possess a terminal degree or its equivalent in organized research or professional practice; must have demonstrated ability as a teacher or research worker; and must have shown definite evidence of growth in scholarly, artistic, or professional achievement.

The School of Business is AACSB accredited. For more information about the business school visit our website at http://harrisburg.psu.edu/business-administration . 

How to Apply:

• Submit a cover letter.

• Current curriculum vitae.

• A list of three professional references as well as a personal statement of research and teaching objectives to https://app2.ohr.psu.edu/jobs/external/evms2_external/currentap1.cfm#(jobnumber)

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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