Associate professor in Media and interaction design
Company Overview
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Job Summary
The Department of Information Science and Media Studies (Infomedia) seeks to appoint an associate professor in Media and Interaction Design. The position is situated at Infomedia and is linked to the Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in Media and Interaction Design (MIX). The position will strengthen the department’s research, teaching, and external collaboration at the intersection of interaction design, media technology, artificial intelligence, human-centred intelligent systems, and innovation in the media and creative-technology industries.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research at an internationally recognised level with relevance to one or more of the following research areas: intelligent user interfaces and interactive systems, interaction design, Human-Computer Interaction, human-centred AI, UX research, immersive or interactive media, and other related areas.
- Teach and supervise topics in the Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in Media and Interaction Design.
- Develop and lead independent research projects and actively seek external funding from national and international sources.
- Strengthen collaboration with industry, in particular the creative-technology sector, including environments connected to Media City Bergen, through interdisciplinary research and innovation initiatives with relevant external partners.
- Participate in academic administration and the continuous development of study programs, teaching activities, and research environments at the department.
- Contribute actively to the department’s academic and social environment through collegial exchange, student engagement, and regular presence at the workplace.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Have a Norwegian PhD or equivalent in interaction design, design of intelligent user interfaces and interactive systems, human-computer interaction, information science, media technology and design, computer science, or another closely related field.
- Document academic qualifications in their field equivalent to an associate professor position.
- Document academic competence relevant to Media and Interaction Design, with particular relevance to interaction design and design of intelligent user interfaces.
- Be able to teach and supervise at bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD levels.
- Document teaching and supervision experience, or be able to document equivalent pedagogical competence relevant to the position.
- Demonstrate mastery of English as a working language.
- Demonstrate mastery of a Scandinavian language, or willingness and ability to acquire sufficient Norwegian language competence within a defined period after appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with human-centered, participatory, or practice-based approaches to the design and prototyping of interactive media systems, AI-supported tools, user interfaces, generative AI applications, data-driven media tools, or related technologies.
- Experience with practical evaluation of such systems.
- Experience with both qualitative, quantitative, and design research methods.
- Experience with project- and practice-based teaching, design ideation and critique, workshops, labs, studio-based teaching, or supervision of prototype-oriented student work.
- Experience in acquiring, leading, or contributing to externally funded research and development projects.
- Publications in relevant high-quality international conferences and journals.
- An established international research network and experience with interdisciplinary research collaboration.
- Experience with industry collaboration, innovation projects, or research involving technology companies, media organisations, cultural institutions, public-sector actors, or other relevant partners.
- Experience with dissemination, outreach, public engagement, or collaboration beyond academia.
Location
Bergen, Norway. Remote: False
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary & Benefits
Salary is determined according to the Norwegian state salary scale for associate professors (position code 1011). The current annual salary ranges from NOK 790 900 to 830 000 before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. A higher salary may be considered for exceptionally well-qualified candidates. Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund and good welfare benefits.
Application Process
Your application must include: A cover-letter, CV, Five publications, Complete list of publications, Declarations of co-authorships, Teaching portfolio, Certifies copies of diplomas and certificates, and The contact details of two references. The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Diversity is a strength that enables us to solve our tasks even better. UiB therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age. We encourage women to apply. We encourage applicants with disabilities, immigrant backgrounds, or gaps in their CV to apply.
