The Human Computer Interaction (HCI) program at the State University of New York at Oswego announces the opening of a tenure track Assistant Professor position.

Review Date:  Review of applications will begin January 4, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary:  Commensurate with rank and experience.

Date of Appointment:   August, 2010

Description of Responsibilities:  Responsibilities include teaching graduate courses in HCI and undergraduate courses in cognitive psychology, human factors and cognitive science.

Required Qualifications:  A Ph.D. no later than Spring 2011 and evidence of teaching and scholarly potential.  The successful candidate will be committed to working with students from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications: A Ph.D., demonstrated ability to involve students in research projects, and supervise students’ external projects; commitment to promote students’ ability to succeed in multicultural and global communities.

To Apply:  Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation; also include evidence of excellence in teaching (e.g., a statement of teaching philosophy, peer/student ratings) and research (e.g., a research statement, sample publications) electronically to:

http://oswego.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=15986

 Direct questions to Dr. Dorothy J. Shedlock, Search Committee Chair, Psychology Department, dorothy.shedlock@oswego.edu.

Official transcripts are required prior to hiring.

Description of Department:  The HCI program (http://www.oswego.edu/hci) is an interdisciplinary program among the departments of Psychology, Computer Science, Graphic Design and Information Science.  The program offers an MA in HCI and a 5-year BA/MA Psychology/HCI program. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to a range of interdisciplinary centers on campus and participate in their activities. The HCI program has a dedicated interface laboratory that includes eye tracking equipment and shares additional facilities with the departments of Computer Science, Graphic Design and Psychology.  Further, the program is committed to fostering the success of students participating in the New York State Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (C-Step) and the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program. 

Description of SUNY Oswego:  Founded in 1861, SUNY Oswego is a public comprehensive college located in central New York on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, 45 minutes from Syracuse.  Named one of "Top Up-and-Coming Schools" in U.S. News America’s Best Colleges 2010 and a "Best Northeastern College" by Princeton Review, Oswego offers its 8300 undergraduate and graduate students outstanding educational experiences with attention to liberal arts and sciences foundations, practical applications, interdisciplinary approaches, independent scholarly and creative work, and skills for living in multicultural and global communities.  SUNY Oswego is in a time of wonderful opportunities with extensive facilities construction and renovation, a forward-looking sesquicentennial strategic plan, and expanded outreach to regional, national, and international communities.

Additional information about SUNY Oswego can be found at www.oswego.edu.

SUNY Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity.  SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from professionals of color, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.  In accordance with INS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States, per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office, (315-312-2215).