Assistant/Associate Professor, Human-Centered Information Design & Technology

Mercer University•Macon, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Human-Centered Information Design & Technology in the School of Engineering at Mercer University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, to begin Fall 2027. We seek a colleague whose teaching, scholarship, and/or professional experience reflect the evolving landscape of human-centered, technical, and professional communication in contemporary workplaces. We are particularly interested in candidates whose expertise engages the creation, evaluation, management, and governance of information in complex, technology-mediated, digital, and AI-supported environments. Areas of emphasis should align with the department’s strengths in technical communication, user experience, and artificial intelligence and may include one or more of the following: Accessibility and inclusive design, Artificial intelligence and emerging communication technologies, Collaborative workflows and project management, Content strategy and User experience (UX), Human-computer interaction (HCI) and/or human-robot interaction (HRI), Information design and digital content practices, Instructional design and learning experience design, International and intercultural communication, Technical and professional communication in high-tech environments, Technical writing and editing, Web design, development, and docs as code. The Department of Human-Centered Information Design & Technology offers undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students for careers in technical, professional, digital, and user-centered communication. Located within the School of Engineering, the department provides a distinctive interdisciplinary environment at the intersection of communication, design, technology, and applied problem-solving. The department offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, as well as minors in technical communication, user experience, and artificial intelligence, and it provides service courses that support students across the School of Engineering. Faculty also contribute to a two-course sequence in professional and technical communication required for all engineering students. We seek a faculty member who will contribute to a collaborative, collegial, and innovative department and help shape curricula for rapidly changing professional and technological contexts.

Requirements

A PhD in technical communication, professional communication, rhetoric, human-centered design, information design, UX, HCI, instructional design, or a closely related field from an accredited institution is required by the time of appointment.
Evidence of or strong potential for excellence in teaching
Expertise in one or more of the areas listed above
Ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate level
Ability to teach graduate students, including in online or technology-supported environments
Ability to work collaboratively in a collegial department
Familiarity with current and emerging professional tools, practices, and technologies relevant to the field
An interest in engaging contemporary developments in AI and related communication technologies

Nice To Haves

A record of scholarly, professional, or applied work that demonstrates clear engagement with contemporary communication practice
Industry or other professional experience in technical, professional, digital, UX, or content-focused communication settings
Experience with accessibility standards, content systems, web technologies, technical editing, or AI-supported communication practices
Experience in curriculum innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, or program development

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the department’s programs
Contribute to service and support courses for the School of Engineering
Teach in face-to-face, hybrid, and online environments as needed
Maintain an active agenda of scholarship, creative activity, and/or professionally engaged work appropriate to rank
Contribute to curriculum development and revision in areas such as AI, UX, accessibility, content strategy, and digital communication
Advise and mentor students
Support student engagement in applied, research, and professional development opportunities
Participate in departmental, school, and university service, including assessment and committee work
Contribute to a team-oriented academic culture