Human-Computer Interaction: Faculty Position, UAE. Faculty Opportunity at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, Abu Dhabi.
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.
About the role
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.
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Employment: Full-time
Duration: 6 months to 1 year
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Deadline: 21 August 2026