Assistant Professor – Human-Computer Interaction

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

. Develop and sustain an active, externally fundable research program in HCI .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $94,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Information Science, with a strong focus on developing and teaching courses related to AI and user experience. Proven ability to mentor graduate students and engage in scholarly research and publication in relevant fields.

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PhD In Library And Information ScienceTeaching Experience In LIS/ISTPeer-Reviewed Scholarly Publications In HCICourse Development In Human-Centered AIMentoring Master's And PhD Students

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Hard Skills

Human-Computer InteractionUser Experience DesignAI ApplicationsInteraction DesignAI/LLM InterfacesResearch Program DevelopmentCourse DevelopmentScholarship PublicationData-Driven Work SettingsEvaluation And Deployment Of AI-Enabled Systems

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationCommunication

Industry Keywords

Information ScienceInformation StudiesInformation TechnologyInformaticsLibrariesArchivesData-Driven Work SettingsCriminal Background CheckEmployment Eligibility VerificationTeaching Philosophy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and sustain an active, externally fundable research program in HCI
Publish scholarship in leading venues in HCI, Information Science, and related fields
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in HCI, user experience, and/or AI-related topics in online and face-to-face formats
Develop new courses in human-centered AI, interaction design, AI/LLM interfaces, and/or AI applications in LIS/IST
Mentor Master’s and PhD students
Participate in service at the school, college, and university levels
Educate students to design, evaluate, and/or deploy AI-enabled systems in libraries, archives, information organizations, and data-driven work settings

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in Library and Information Science, Information Studies, Information Technology, Informatics, or a closely related field by the start date of appointment
Evidence of online and/or onsite teaching experience in LIS/IST
A record of peer-reviewed scholarly publications in HCI with relevance to LIS and/or IST
Employment will require a criminal background check
Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States at the start date and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire
Submission of a cover letter, teaching experience/philosophy statement, research profile, contact information for 3 professional references, and current CV

Benefits

Comp & perks

Tenure-track faculty appointment
9-month academic salary basis
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Equal opportunity employment