Job Description
Assistant Professor, Information Design - Specializing in UX/UIAbout the School of Communication StudiesThe Information Design Department is located in the Faculty of Business and Communication Studies at Mount Royal University. The School of Communication Studies consists of four programs: Public Relations, Broadcast Media Studies, Journalism, and Information Design.The Faculty of Business and Communication Studies is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive learning environment that furthers equity, inclusion and social justice. We actively seek candidates whose experiences, teaching philosophies, and scholarly practice prepare them to expand and contribute to that commitment. The Bachelor of Communication Studies in Information Design at Mount Royal University consists of an interdisciplinary faculty of specialists in the service of diverse and high-performing students. Information designers use human-centric processes to deliver the right content, at the right time, to the right audience. We build skills in problem-solving, design-thinking, writing, data visualization and usability testing. Students learn to develop information products that are clear, concise and visually engaging in online, print, mobile and even augmented and virtual reality environments. Information designers translate complicated information (data) into simple, understandable and useful content for business and citizens, advocating for all users. The students pass through the program in tightly-knit cohorts, and must complete a mandatory 450 hours of work experience before graduation. Location:Calgary, Alberta, Canada Date Posted:16 May 2023 Closing Date:15 May 2024 How to apply:For full consideration, please submit the following materials: Up-to-date CV Cover letter with reference contacts A one-side of one-page research profile, which means a statement of research interests and a research plan A one-side of one-page teaching philosophy with evidence of teaching excellence attached as exhibits Your evidence of teaching excellence may include, but is not limited to:A syllabus or syllabuses, that you developed Curricular materials, that you developed Lesson plans, that you developed Teaching evaluations Peer or chair's evaluations Teaching Awards or other recognitionPlease title your .pdf document as follows: (Last Name), (Requisition Number), (Document Title).pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).The Department of Information Design, Faculty of Business and Communication Studies at Mount Royal University invites applications for a tenure track position which will commence August 15, 2023, subject to final budgetary approval, at the rank of Assistant Professor. The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members are: teaching, research, scholarship and/or creative activity, and service to the University, profession, discipline, and to the community. These responsibilities generally include: advising students, participating in campus and system-wide committees, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participating in traditional academic functions. The successful candidate will demonstrate a primary commitment to undergraduate teaching. The focus will be on teaching courses in the Information Design program and developing senior-level courses in their area of expertise. Successful candidates are expected to develop a research program that may include undergraduate students. The ability to attract external funding, or the promise of it, is desirable. QualificationsPreferred candidates will hold a minimum of a Master’s degree in a design or design-related discipline, or a technical or professional communication discipline with an emphasis on visual communication, or hold a masters in HCI, usability, or data science, with an emphasis on the visual communication of analytic content. A PhD or a doctorate in information or communication design, human-computer-design or interaction, digital humanities, with a UX or HCI specialization, or a doctorate in another discipline with experience deemed to be related, or relevant would be strongly considered. Outstanding candidates from other areas and candidates with industry experience are encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to applicants who specialize in one or more of the following areas: Information Design, User-Centric Design Data science, with an emphasis on the effective communication or presentation of analytic content User experience (UX), Usability testing or research, HCI Content Management, Content Management Systems (CMS), Database systems, Quantitative and Qualitative research methods, particularly as applied to Usability, User Experience Experience with structured and unstructured data Data manipulation, e.g. Tableau, PowerBI, Optimal Workshop, Excel, Power Query, Orange Data Mining Product Development, e.g. Agile, distributed teams, Life-Cycle Product Management. ResponsibilitiesNew faculty are hired into one of two work patterns. The teaching-scholarship-service pattern (TSS) has a focus on teaching with the requirement that the faculty member be involved in a research program as well as service to the Mount Royal community. The teaching-service pattern (TS) has a focus on teaching and service only. The successful candidate will be hired into the teaching-service pattern (TS). There is an option to change work patterns after tenure. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses among the following: INFO1661 Technical Communication INFO2670 Tools for Information Designers INFO3600 Usability INFO3611 Designing for Interactivity INFO3670 Project and Content Management What We OfferTalented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions. At Mount Royal University, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace. Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. Mount Royal University offers a competitive total compensation package including health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre. Our campus offers the convenience of a full medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, climbing, aquatics, sports and certifications for students, employees and the public. Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found#J-18808-Ljbffr