Associate Full Professor Tenured Faculty Position in Human-Computer Interaction

Job Overview

The Computing and Mathematical Sciences Division at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is inviting applications for tenured or tenure-track faculty roles at the Associate and Full Professor levels, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).

Role and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be a prominent academic leader focusing on technical data visualization as a key mechanism to promote human-AI collaboration, enhance reasoning, and support decision-making involving multiple stakeholders. They will leverage profound technical expertise to reveal underlying system dynamics and translate complex computations into human-understandable formats that enable a diverse range of stakeholders to jointly reason and decide.

Candidates should have a recognized research portfolio demonstrating how interactive and dynamic visual interfaces support human reasoning, decision-making, and governance in intricate computational systems. A sustained, active research agenda in visual interfaces for collaborative sensemaking and system oversight aligned with the candidate's seniority is expected. The role also involves participating in MBZUAI’s growing graduate programs by mentoring outstanding graduate students and driving impactful research by utilizing MBZUAI’s top-tier computational resources and interdisciplinary research environment.

About MBZUAI

MBZUAI is a leading global university dedicated to harnessing AI for beneficial societal impacts. Supported by visionary leadership in the UAE, the university strives to cultivate talent, execute advanced research, nurture innovation, and provide strategic intelligence for public and private sectors. It draws top scholars across computer science, AI, biosciences, humanities, and related disciplines to pioneer transformative research and future-oriented solutions.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Competitive salary packages comparable to world-class academic institutions
• Robust funding and academic freedom to pursue innovative AI research
• Comprehensive health and life insurance coverage
• Relocation assistance for international faculty
• Access to ultra-modern AI laboratories and high-performance computing centers
• Opportunity to live and work in Abu Dhabi - one of the safest cities with excellent climate and rich cultural life
• Collaborations with leading AI researchers, technology companies, and government policy makers

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Human Computer Interaction, Computer Science, Information Science, Cognitive Science, Design Engineering, or a closely related discipline completed by appointment time
• Strong record of research excellence in HCI evidenced by publications in prestigious conferences and journals, along with funded projects as appropriate to the applicant’s career level
• Demonstrated teaching and mentoring skills, with established performance expected for Associate and Full Professor ranks

Application Process

Applicants should provide the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research vision and interests statement
• Teaching philosophy, experience, and interests statement
• List of key publications from the last five years, including Google Scholar H-Index
• Contact information for three referees who will be requested to submit recommendation letters during recruitment

Additional Information

Deadline for applications is June 30, 2027, by 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

MBZUAI values academic excellence, innovation, and global impact in human-centered artificial intelligence through a supportive, resource-rich environment.