Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is inviting applications for Teaching Faculty positions in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) within its Computing and Mathematical Sciences Division. Faculty at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level will be considered for a six-month to one-year term and will be responsible for teaching HCI-related courses, developing course materials, mentoring students, supervising research projects, and contributing to curriculum development. Candidates with a PhD in HCI, Computer Science, Information Science, Cognitive Science, Design Engineering, or a related field are eligible to apply. Nature Careers
Position Details:
- Employer: Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI)
- Position: Teaching Faculty – Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
- Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Academic Levels: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor
- Employment: Full-time
- Duration: 6 months to 1 year
- Sector: Academia
- Discipline: Computing
- Salary: Competitive
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver courses in HCI, User Experience (UX), Interaction Design (IxD), Service Design, and related areas.
- Develop lectures, assignments, examinations, and laboratory exercises.
- Foster an engaging and inclusive learning environment.
- Provide academic guidance and timely feedback to students.
- Supervise student research projects, theses, and dissertations.
- Contribute to curriculum development and collaborate with leading AI researchers.
Qualifications:
- A PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, Information Science, Cognitive Science, Design Engineering, or a related discipline by the time of appointment.
- Demonstrated teaching and mentoring potential for Assistant Professor candidates.
- Established excellence in teaching and mentoring for Associate and Full Professor candidates.
Application Materials:
Applicants should submit:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of teaching interests and experience, including evidence of courses taught
- Names and contact details of three referees
Reference letters should not be submitted directly by applicants; referees will be contacted through Interfolio to upload their letters.
Application:
Link: Apply through Nature Careers
Deadline: 21 August 2026