Vacancy for the position of Lecturer in Human-Computer Interaction at Birmingham City University, UK! For this role, Birmingham City University is particularly seeking applicants who bring skills in Human-Computer Interaction with a strong technical background.

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Main Duties and Responsibilities 

• Collaborating with colleagues in the DMT Lab to create high-quality research leading to publications in reputable journals and conference proceedings, as well as to assist in developing bids and partnerships for research funding.
• Teaching as a member of the HCI, Digital Media Technology, and Computer Games Technology teams in a variety of settings from small group tutorials to large lectures at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Also, providing an excellent student experience through innovating on best practices for learning, teaching, support, and assessment methods.
• Supervising student projects at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Leading in the design and development of high-quality, up-to-date modules as well as subjects embracing technically advanced and emerging computing and HCI topics.
• Participating in as well as orchestrating outreach activities to aid in recruitment.
• Building contacts internally and externally to conduct knowledge transfer activities.
• In addition, working closely with industry partners to realize the Department’s aim to be an international authority in HCI research and practice.

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Skills and Experience 

  Essential

• Hold a Ph.D. in an applied technical computing subject
• Excellent technical knowledge and experience in developing software solutions
  • Excellent working knowledge of interaction design, usability testing, experimental design, and statistical analysis (quantitative/qualitative).
  • Also, a proven record of research and research publications in leading international conferences/journals.
  • Experience of collaboration across your area of practice.
  • Evidence of teaching in higher education or have presented to technical audiences in an industry setting.
  • In addition, excellent team working and communication skills.
    

Desirable

• Experience of current and emerging industry practices in HCI, UX, and applied computing.
• Also, expertise in programming languages and standard frameworks/platforms
• To be a member of, or to have submitted for fellowship with AdvanceHE.
• Moreover, the experience in income generation, research funding, and knowledge transfer.

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Benefits

In return for your dedication and hard work, can expect great ongoing personal and professional development plus the following main benefits;

• Generous annual leave entitlement – 40 days including bank holidays as well as Christmas/New Year closure
• Sickness/absence entitlement
• Teachers’ Pension scheme
• Also, Library facilities on all campuses
• Life Assurance
• Personal Accident
• Travelcard scheme
• In addition, car parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car share scheme
• Moreover, Catering facilities

Selection and Interview Process

Shortlisted applicants will get an invitation to participate in an Assessment Centre process, incorporating a detailed interview as well as teaching activity.