Teacher in interaction design

Would you like to teach in a very popular master’s program in Interaction Design? Come and join an experienced team of interaction design teachers and researchers! We are located in an inspiring environment at Campus Lindholmen in Göteborg.

Information about the department and the division
The department of Computer Science and Engineering is strongly international, with approximately 270 employees from over 30 countries. The department is a fully integrated department with the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology as principals. The position is placed in the Division for Interaction Design at the department, with Chalmers as the employer.

The Interaction Design division is an interdisciplinary group, with researchers working in areas such as aesthetics of computational technology, information visualization, inclusive design, intelligent user interfaces, computer game design, interaction in arts and music, and tangible user interfaces. It is responsible for approximately 20 courses - mainly at the masters level - and is responsible for two master programmes: Interaction Design & Technologies at Chalmers and Game Design & Technology at University of Gothenburg.

Job description
The position is to be the teacher for courses related to Interaction Design, including the topics such as human-computer interaction, user-centered design, graphical interfaces, design for mobile platforms, and design methods. Responsibilities include lecturing, supervising students, grading assignments and exams, and running exercises. The teaching will be done as part of a team of experienced teachers from the division of Interaction Design, and include time to prepare before the semester starts. In addition, supervision of students in bachelor thesis projects, master thesis projects, and individual project courses is part of the work specification. The courses are given in English.

Contract terms
Temporary employment, 1 year, full time.

Your qualifications
The applicant is expected to hold a completed master degree in a field relevant to the topics that defines the position, or significant professional experience in a related occupation. The applicant should have documented experience in the topics that define the position, and show good skills in spoken and written English. Having a PhD in a field relevant to the course topics that defines the position is meriting.

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Our offer to you
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the dynamic city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Application deadline: 29th May, 2020

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For questions, please contact:
Head of division, docent, Palle Dahlstedt, palle@chalmers.se, + 46 31-772 8207
Docent, director of studies, Olof Torgersson, olof.torgersson@chalmers.se, +46 31-772 5406

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Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!