Leader for Interaction Design MA programme, Umeå University, Sweden
We are seeking a candidate to take on the role of programme leader for
our MA Interaction Design programme. The position is initially for one-
year starting in September 2008 and is preferably full-time. The
successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and
developing the content and direction of our internationally
established MA programme in Interaction Design. You will be working
alongside our MA programme coordinator and the leaders of our 3
additional educational programmes. You will also be expected to take
active part in teaching and lecturing.
Additional responsibilities include maintaining contacts with external
lecturers and partners, advising students and the continued
development and refinement of our educational practices. You should
also be interested in participating in research and development work.
We see the practice of interaction design as a user-centered process
concerned with the design of hardware, software, interactive media and
information spaces. We emphasise an ethnographic approach to design
with a focus on user involvement in the design process. We cooperate
closely with industry and other organisations in both student project
work and our applied research programmes.
Desired qualifications include a Master's degree in Interaction Design
or similar subject, documented pedagogical skills and experience in
developing relationships with external partners and sponsors.
Experience of working as an interaction designer or industrial
designer within industry is a significant merit. Good English language
skills are essential. Demonstrated professional or research expertise
in one or more of the following areas is an advantage:
* Industrial Design
* Human-computer interaction
* Design Ethnography & Participatory Design
* Graphic Design
* Media and Communication
* Interaction Prototyping
In accordance with chapter 4, paragraph 9 of the Higher Education Act,
qualification for employment as an assistant lecturer includes an
undergraduate degree or its equivalent, completion of university level
education training, or in some other way gained equivalent expertise
and proven educational skills.
For more information contact Professor Mike Stott or Head of Insitute
Tapio Alakörkkö.
Professor Mike Stott
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
+46 (0)8-26 88 94
Tapio Alakörkkö
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
+46-(0)90-786 98 35
Union information is available from SACO, +46-(0)90-786 53 65, SEKO
civil, +46-(0)90-786 52 96 and ST, +46-(0)90-786 54 31. Documents sent
electronically should be in MS Word or PDF format.
Your complete application, marked with reference number 316-1770-08
should be sent to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or to the Registrar, Umeå University,
SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden to arrive June 2nd, 2008 at the latest.
Umea Institute of Design
http://www.dh.umu.se
The students of the programme are running and updating the http://www.interactiondesign.se
website with ongoing projects, interaction design news/information
and more.
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Camille Moussette
PhD student
Umea Institute of Design
Umea University, Sweden
email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
mobile: +46 (0)73 0330980
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