Assistant Professor in Design-Focused Human Computer Interaction (HCI)

As a faculty member in the Honors College, you will be expected to engage in interdisciplinary research/creative activity, teaching, and engagement/outreach, interfacing computation with architecture or planning, marketing and management, media, and/or human intelligence. As part of the 2/2 teaching load, the successful candidate will teach two design-focused courses in the Honors College per year as well as two upper-level Honors seminars within the candidate’s specialization. In addition, active and consistent participation in research/creative practice mentorship with Honors students is an expectation.

Required Qualifications:

1. Terminal degree (Ph.D. or MFA) in a discipline closely related to Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or both.
2. Significant experience and demonstrated success teaching related courses at the college or university level (including assignments as instructor of record while a graduate student or as a part-time instructor).
3. A record of (or explicit indications of forthcoming) peer-reviewed research and/or creative activity and/or external funding.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

1. Demonstrated experience in an Honors program or college environment as faculty, staff, or student.
2. Significant professional experience in design and/or HCI environments.
3. Specific experience or stated interest in mentoring undergraduate students in research and/or creative activity.

Please include the following documents in your application:

1. A current Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter outlining in detail your qualifications for the position
2. A 2-3 page statement discussing teaching experience, success, and philosophy and how that experience might integrate with the TTU Honors College community
3. A 1-2 page prospectus on current and future plans for scholarship (research/creative activity and/or pursuit of external funding)
4. Names and contact information for three professional references who can speak to the candidate’s history of or potential for excellence in the position.

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Allie Smith, Search Committee Chair at allie.c.smith@ttu.edu. If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at hrs.recruiting@ttu.edu or 806-742-3851.

Application Process

The deadline to submit applications is on December 1, 2026. To ensure full consideration, please complete an online application at: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5637&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=923624.  Requisition # 46159BR.