The IT University of Copenhagen invites highly motivated individuals to apply for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor position starting in the summer of 2026 or soon thereafter We invite applicants who want to contribute to the IT University's vision of creating and sharing knowledge that is profound and leads to ground-breaking information technology and services for the benefit of humanity.
Job description We invite applicants who can contribute to enhance the IT University’s research and teaching in the design of our future lives with technologies. We are looking for a candidate with a background in Design Research and Human-Computer Interaction. An ideal candidate has a foundation in research-through-design practices and experience in prototyping with both physical and digital materials. Candidates with experience in feminist theory, fourth-wave HCI, and solid technical skills would be valuable for this role.
We specifically welcome candidates who have conducted research within one or more of the following domains:
- Health and care technologies
- Sustainability and Communities
- Aesthetic experiences (music or other)
- Responsible AI
The selected candidate will become a member of the HCI & Design section. The HCI & Design section hosts researchers conducting a wide range of HCI and design research on care technologies, aesthetic experiences, communities around sustainable ways of living, and responsible AI. We are an international community with researchers from all over the world. We typically publish at CHI, DIS, TEI, etc., and host internal and external talk series every other week.
The selected candidate is free to develop their own research but is encouraged to participate in interdisciplinary conversations across ITU’s research sections, including science and technology studies, games, computer science, and business studies. As well as develop and maintain an international network. The selected candidate will deliver research-based teaching primarily in our bachelor’s and master’s programmes in digital design, specifically in the area of Advanced Design Processes and some of our more technical courses. The selected candidate will be free to conduct research in the area of their choice.
Qualification requirements for the position - A background in Design Research and Human-Computer Interaction
- Experience in research-through-design practices
- Demonstrated technical skills
- A publication record at CHI, DIS, TEI, or similar
General information The IT University of Copenhagen (ITU) is a teaching and research-based university specializing in information technology (IT) and the opportunities it offers. The IT University has more than 160 full-time Faculty members. Research and teaching in information technology span all academic activities which involve computers including computer science, information and media sciences, humanities and social sciences, business impact and the commercialization of IT.
Research at the IT University of Copenhagen Our research is organized through dynamic research groups, centers, hubs, and labs that promote collaboration across disciplines. These units explore complex challenges at the intersection of people, technology, and society, contributing both to fundamental insights and practical solutions. At ITU, we see research as a shared endeavor – open, critically engaged, and rooted in dialogue with academic communities, industry, and the public sector. We actively pursue international partnerships and networks, and our interdisciplinary approach ensures that our research not only advances knowledge but also generates impact beyond academia.
Teaching at the IT University of Copenhagen ITU currently offers four BSc degrees, six MSc degrees and one professional master’s degree, spanning across these disciplines. ITU's education is extremely sought after and produces qualified graduates who are in high demand from the job market.
Working at the IT University Located in modern architecture, a 6-minute metro ride from the center of Copenhagen, the IT University offers an informal working environment, a varied everyday life, and a highly motivated, innovative, skilled, and diverse international faculty, with PhD degrees from more than 20 different countries. The IT University is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself in actively pursuing an improved gender balance among students and among faculty.
Working in Copenhagen Copenhagen has a solid educational system, a rich cultural life, universal healthcare, good childcare, and well-functioning infrastructure. Copenhagen is consistently ranked among the world’s most livable cities according to the Economist Global Liveability Index. Living and working in Copenhagen will typically be a great experience for you and your family.
Salary and terms of employment Appointment and salary will be in accordance with the Ministry of Taxation’s agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and job structure for academic staff at universities.
Qualification Requirements The following qualifications are required:
- Candidates are required to have academic qualifications at PhD level
Information about the Tenure-Track Programme After a maximum of a six-year Tenure-Track
period, Tenure-Track
Assistant Professors are expected to meet the
criteria for appointment of Associate Professors at the IT University of Copenhagen.
If given a positive academic assessment at the end of the Tenure-Track Programme, you will be transferred to a permanent Associate Professor position.
Application The application and all other documents ought to be in English and must include:
- A motivated application (cover letter), including a detailed description of your qualifications and brief statements of research and teaching plans that relates to the criteria in ITU´s Competency Development Profile (https://en.itu.dk/About-ITU/Vacancies/Faculty-Competence-profiles)
- A full CV, including name, address, phone number, e-mail, previous and present employment and academic background
- Documentation of academic degrees (copy of degree certificates etc.)
- A research statement, including a statement of purpose and research vision that provides evidence of independent thinking, novelty and originality, matching the position
- Copies of max. 5 different publications that are relevant to the position (the publications should be numbered)
- Documentation of pedagogical experience and teaching record within one or more of the teaching areas listed for the position
Applications without the above-mentioned
required documents will not be assessed.
The applicant will be assessed according to the Appointment Order from the Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation of 13 March 2012.
The IT University may use shortlisting in connection to the recruitment process. In case of shortlisting, the Chair of the hiring committee selects applicants for assessment in consultation with the hiring committee after the application deadline. All applicants are notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. The shortlisting of candidates for assessment is based on the criteria in the job posting.
Further information Questions about the positions can be directed to Head of Section, Anna Vallgårda,
akav@itu.dk, The IT University of Copenhagen.
Questions related to the application procedure may be directed to HR, hr@itu.dk.
Application procedure You can only apply for this position through our e-recruitment system. Apply by pressing the button "Apply for position" in the job announcement on our
website.
The IT University might upon request in the interview process contact 1-2 references.
Application deadline:
1 April 2026, at 23:59 CET Applications/enclosures received at ITU after the application deadline will not be taken into consideration. If you submit an application, it is your responsibility to ensure that it arrives before the deadline so please allow sufficient time for upload of publications and other documents.
At The IT University of Copenhagen, we have an international environment and view diversity as a valuable resource. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive working environment for all our employees and encourage all qualified applicants, regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation, or ethnic background to apply for the position.
As ITU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.
