UX200 BR2: Design Thinking II (Repost)

Wilfrid Laurier University; Brantford; On-site; CAD 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A Canadian university located in Brantford is seeking a qualified individual to teach a course in Design Thinking II. The role involves guiding students through complex problem-solving processes and real-world design challenges. Candidates must hold a Master's degree and have relevant teaching and professional experience in UX. This position is part-time for the Winter 2026 term.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience teaching at the college or university level.
• Professional experience in UX for two or more years.

Responsibilities

• Guide participants through a full cycle of design thinking.
• Work with students to solve real-world design challenges.

Skills

Teaching experience in UX

Design Thinking expertise

User-Centered Design knowledge

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Overview

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Liberal Arts

Department: User Experience Design

Campus: Brantford

Employee Group: WLUFA

Position Title: UX200 BR2: Design Thinking II

Term: Winter 2026 (January 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026)

Type of Course: In-Class

Anticipated Class Size: 40

Additional Course Requirements: None

Salary: $9206.40 (Stipend)

Application Deadline: Thursday September 25, 2025

Position Summary: Building on UX100, this course introduces more robust tools and concepts for more complex problem solving. Starting with stakeholder empathy as a key tenet, this course will guide participants through a full cycle of horizon scanning, problem discovery, solution finding, solution evaluation and communication techniques. Students are given real world design challenges and work with clients to develop solutions.

Qualifications

Required Degree: Master’s Degree

Qualifications - Other:

• PhD Preferred
• Experience teaching or providing training in any of the following: UX, Design Thinking, Design Sprints, User-Centered Design
• Two or more years experience teaching at the college or university level
• Two or more years professional experience in UX

Application Materials

Submit with Application:

• CV with current contact information (required)
• Candidate Application Form (CAF) – please click the link to download form

Specifically for External Applicants:

• Names and Contact Information for Referees
• Evidence of Good Teaching/Official Course Evaluations

Optional:

• Cover Letter
• Teaching Dossier
• Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)

Candidates are strongly encouraged to provide a Cover Letter and Teaching Dossier. Applicants will be required to submit proof of academic credentials for highest degree prior to being awarded a contract. It is highly recommended that applicants include this verification with their application. Applications not containing verification of highest degree, unless already on file with the university, will not be considered.

Application Process

Applications may be addressed to: Dr. Geoff Spurr, Chair, Part-time Appointment Committee, User Experience Design, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Wilfrid Laurier University

Questions: Nicole Morgan at [e-mail]. Please indicate the course number in the email subject line.

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Note: This appointment is in accordance with the Contract Teaching Faculty and Part-time Librarians Collective Agreement. All applicants are assessed using the collective agreement and the program specific rubric, where applicable. Candidates should review these documents and ensure the information required is accessible in the application.

Additional Information

Other notes: Candidate Application Form (CAF) is used to apply to an individual posting and must be submitted with each application. The completed form is to be uploaded with all other application materials by the deadline listed in the course posting. Appendix I of the Contract Teaching Faculty Collective Agreement provides guidance on completing the CAF and Appendix H details on scoring.

CTF Members may submit a single application to multiple course postings via the Posted Course Application Form (PCAF). The PCAF is a separate form due within 5 days of the email notification of posted courses and submitted via Qualtrics. Refer to the notification for the link to the PCAF. Members who do not submit a PCAF may apply for posted courses through a separate application for each course. See the collective agreement for more information on the PCAF.

Pursuant to Article 13.5 of the Collective Agreement, all applications must be submitted electronically. Applications must be received by 23:59 local time on the date of the posting.

Wilfrid Laurier University strives to fill positions with qualified candidates and is committed to diversity and inclusion as part of its strategic plan. Laurier welcomes applicants from equity-deserving groups. If you require accessible formats or assistance applying for a position, please contact Human Resources.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

All course offerings are contingent on adequate student registration and budgetary funding. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit www.wlu.ca/careers for online application access. Applications are reviewed according to criteria established by the part-time hiring committee.