Continuing Studies Instructors – UI Design Micro-Certificates

Emily Carr University of Art and Design; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Emily Carr University of Art + Design is seeking Continuing Studies Instructors for their UI Design Micro-Certificates. Ideal candidates will have teaching experience and a passion for guiding diverse learners in UI design skills. Courses will be hands-on, focusing on practical applications and industry-standard tools. Instructors will be contracted on a per-course basis, teaching in a supportive environment that values diversity and creativity.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in UX/UI or product design.
• Proven teaching experience at a post-secondary level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver course content for on-campus and online learning.
• Facilitate studio exercises and collaborative work.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Master’s degree

Degree in UI design or related field

Tools

Figma

Adobe CC

Moodle

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Continuing Studies Instructors – UI Design Micro-Certificates

Position Title Continuing Studies Instructors – UI Design Micro-Certificates

Job Summary

The Continuing Studies department at Emily Carr University of Art + Design is seeking experienced designers/educators to join our instructional team for our soon-to-be-released User Interface (UI) Design Micro-Certificates. These short-format micro-certificates provide practical, hands-on learning for emerging designers looking to build foundational and intermediate UI design skills.

We are looking for applicants with proven teaching experience who are enthusiastic about working with diverse learners, from those new to design, to creatives transitioning into UI, to experienced designers looking to expand their skillset with UI design. If you are excited to teach foundational skills, design processes, and industry-standard tools in a collaborative studio environment, we want to hear from you.

About our Foundations Micro-Certificates:
The UI Design Micro-Certificates offer accessible, practice-based training for emerging designers building their skills in user interface design. Each micro-certificate includes three connected courses delivered over eight weeks. Instruction is hands-on and emphasizes design fundamentals, creative process, and applied learning.

Students will explore topics such as:

• Visual design basics like layout, colour, and typography
• Designing easy-to-use digital experiences
• Creating clickable prototypes and animated interactions
• Structuring content and designing for navigation
• Working with real-world design tools like Figma and Adobe CC

Projects, critiques, and team activities help students practice what they’re learning and build confidence through real-world-style design work.

Student Profile:

These micro-certificates are designed for early-career designers, career changers, and creative professionals seeking to build their UI design skills. Continuing Studies students bring a range of experience levels and can come from various disciplines, including graphic design, fine arts, communications, and self-taught practice.

Schedule + Compensation:
We offer two distinct, stackable micro-certificates as part of the UI Design Micro-Certificates. Courses may be scheduled on weeknights and/or weekends, depending on the term and delivery format.

• UI Design Foundations Micro-Certificate
• UI Visual Design Micro-Certificate

Each micro-certificate includes three courses delivered over 8 weeks, with classes scheduled three times per week. Each session is 3 hours, totalling 72 instructional hours per micro-certificate. The next offering of the micro-certificate is in Fall 2025.

Instructors are contracted on a per-course basis, with each course comprising approximately 24 instructional hours. We are looking for applicants who are available for on-campus and/or online teaching. Please indicate your interest and availability in your application.

Continuing Studies instructors are contracted to teach at an hourly rate of $90.21.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver course content aligned with the provided learning outcomes for on-campus and/or online learning
• Facilitate studio exercises, critiques, and collaborative work in an intensive program.
• Offer mentorship, practical feedback, and real-world insights
• Maintain a supportive, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment
• Supporting diverse student learning experiences, providing proactive feedback and guidance, completing assessments, and inputting grades
• Preparing, populating and updating course content and resources in Moodle, Emily Carr’s Learning Management System ( LMS )
• Regularly communicating and collaborating with CS Administration and CS Technicians

Required Qualifications

Individuals should have a degree and/or professional experience in UI design, product design, UX/UI, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preference is given to those with prior experience and demonstrated passion for teaching at a post-secondary level. A Master’s degree is preferred.

• 2+ years of professional leadership experience in UX/UI, product, or creative technology sectors
• Proficiency in teaching both conceptual frameworks and technical tools like Figma, Adobe CC
• Awareness and understanding of current UI trends, accessibility standards, and emerging technologies
• Ability to support learners from diverse cultural, creative, and educational backgrounds, inspiring and encouraging them to learn and develop new skills
• Considerable experience with different instructional and feedback strategies that support a positive learning environment helps build knowledge and improve skills
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

Priority will be given to candidates with:

• Canadian citizenship or Permanent Residence status (currently, we are unable to hire international applicants for instructional contract roles)
• Strong interest in sharing their knowledge and industry experience with others
• Experience developing lesson plans; prior experience developing internal training modules or leading workshops is also considered an asset
• Experience working with adult learners from diverse creative, cultural, and educational backgrounds at the post-secondary level; prior experience with mentorship or training is also considered an asset
• Experience with online education with software like Moodle and Microsoft Teams is an asset

About Emily Carr Continuing Studies

ECU Continuing Studies offers accessible and innovative opportunities for life-long learning in art and design. Programs focusing on skills development, creativity, and personal and professional growth complement credit programs and serve the diverse needs of a multi-generational community of learners. From pre-university courses and workshops for youth, to part-time and full-time certificates for adults, Continuing Studies programs provide flexible and comprehensive learning pathways for students to achieve their goals.

Additional Information

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Emily Carr is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace, and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Diversity Statement

Short Teaching Statement (please include a link to portfolio website in document)

Optional Documents

Emily Carr University of Art + Design
520 East 1st Avenue
Vancouver, BC
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