[ATTW-L] Job: TT positions in UX at Pratt School of Information

[Emma J. Rose]

Hi all,

I’m forwarding this job posting as a favor for a colleague. The position(s) are at the Assistant or Associate rank at Pratt Institute in NYC with a 3/3 load. I know many of our PhD students in TPC are focusing on UX and may find this opportunity intriguing.

All the best,

Emma J. Rose, PhD
Associate Professor, Technical Communication, UW Tacoma
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> Assistant/Associate Professor (two positions)
> Pratt Institute School of Information
> New York, NY
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> Description
> A top-ranked college with opportunities in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
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> The Institute’s impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, PrattMWP College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. Since its founding in 1887, Pratt has prioritized diversity and inclusion, welcoming students from all walks of life while developing and sustaining pathways to more equitable workplaces and careers.
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> The School of Information (SI) at Pratt Institute has been educating information professionals for over 130 years. SI, one of six schools within Pratt Institute,  offers rigorous, interdisciplinary, student-centered programs at the intersection of information, knowledge, and culture. We enroll approximately 300 graduate students in our Masters programs in Library and Information Science, Information Experience Design, Museums,and Digital culture, and Data Analysis and Visualization.We pride ourselves on providing a vibrant and diverse community of scholars, designers, and learners committed to using information and technology to improve lives and communities.. We seek faculty members who will help advance our mission to lead the information field, through teaching and research, and in making connections with arts, culture, and technology.
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> Today, Pratt is committed to advancing social justice, environmental sustainability, and accessibility through our curriculum as well as increasing diversity in the ranks of our faculty, students, and staff. We seek applicants who can contribute to the furtherance of these goals as well as advancing antiracism and decolonization efforts.
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> Position Summary:
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> The School of Information (SI) at Pratt Institute seeks to hire two full-time tenure-track faculty members at the assistant or associate professor levels, one primarily in user experience (UX) and one primarily in digital cultural heritage. Individuals with a special focus and interest in the following are noted below.
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> User Experience (UX)
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> • Inclusive/Universal Design
> • Digital Accessibility
> • Ethics and Social Justice in HCI/UX
> • Critical Making
> • Designing Immersive Experiences (e.g., AR/VR)
> • Other related areas
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> Digital Cultural Heritage
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> • Archives and Cultural Heritage
> • Information + Art History (e.g., Artist Archives)
> • Digital Preservation
> • Conservation Studies
> • Digital Curation
> • Community Archives and Memory
> • Collections as Data
> • Interactive Exhibits
> • Museum Information Management
> • Other related areas
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> Cross-over interests are always welcome, but not required.
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> Position Responsibilities:
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> • Teach three 3-credit courses per semester (fall and spring)
> • Work with the School Curriculum Committee to maintain the curriculum in areas of specialization, including the possibility of developing new courses and revising existing courses.
> • Within the field(s) of specialization, be an active researcher able to produce a sustained record of research and publication in peer-reviewed journals and present peer-reviewed papers at conferences on a regular basis.
> • Serve on faculty, School, and Institute committees, participate in related school activities, and provide service to the profession.
> • Serve as an advisor to School of Information graduate students.
> • Contribute to the life of the school.
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> Qualifications
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> An earned doctorate in Information Studies, Library and Information Science, Archival Studies, Human/Computer Interaction (HCI), Human-Centered Design, Science and Technology Studies (STS), or a related field is required. Candidates must also have teaching experience at the college level and demonstrated commitment to DEI.
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> SALARY and RANK are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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> Application Instructions
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> To apply, please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statements on research and teaching, and a statement describing how you have worked to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in your career and how you would continue to do so at Pratt, and a list of names and contact information for three academic references.
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> Review of applications is expected to begin on September 1, 2022.
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> Apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/110477
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> Anthony Cocciolo | Dean, School of Information
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> PRATT INSTITUTE
> 144 West 14th Street | 6th Floor | New York, NY 10011-7301 (Mannahatta, Lenapehoking)
> phone: (212) 647-7702 | fax: (212) 367-2492 | acocciol at pratt.edu | si.pratt.edu
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> Pronouns: he, him, his
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