Adjunct Instructor, Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in User Experience Design

Columbus College of Art and Design; Columbus (OH); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 39 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) invites applications for a part-time Adjunct Instructor to teach in the Master of Professional Studies (MPS) program in User Experience Design. This position supports graduate-level instruction and connects professional practice with classroom learning.

The ideal candidate will have current expertise in UX-related areas including usability testing, user research methods, interaction design, information architecture, and related topics, and will hold at

Qualifications

• Terminal or master’s degree in UX Design, Interaction Design, HCI, Design or closely related field preferred; may be substituted by substantial professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Candidates with demonstrated expertise in usability testing and user-centered research methodologies encouraged to apply.

Responsabilités

Connaissances

UX Design

Usability testing

User research methods

Interaction design

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Master's or terminal degree in UX/Design

Description du poste

Adjunct Instructor, Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in User Experience Design

The Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) invites applications for a part-time Adjunct Instructor to teach in the Master of Professional Studies (MPS) program in User Experience Design. This position supports graduate-level instruction and is designed to accommodate a range of courses within the UX curriculum.

The ideal candidate is an active professional who can deliver relevant, practice-informed classroom experiences by making connections between their professional work and contemporary user experience practice. We are seeking qualified applicants who possess current subject matter expertise and/or teaching experience in UX-related areas including, but not limited to: user experience design, usability testing and evaluation, user research methods, interaction design, information architecture, service design, design strategy, product design, accessibility, and related special topics aligned with emerging practices in the field.

Position

Adjunct Instructor, Part-Time

Program

Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in User Experience Design

Semester

Spring 2027

Qualifications

A terminal degree or master's degree in User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Design, or a closely related Design field is preferred, and may be complemented and/or substituted by substantial professional experience. Prior college-level teaching experience is also preferred. A Bachelor's Degree is required. Candidates with demonstrated expertise in usability testing and user-centered research methodologies are especially encouraged to apply.

About Columbus College of Art & Design

Columbus College of Art & Design teaches undergraduate and graduate students in the midst of a thriving creative community in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1879, CCAD is one of the oldest private, nonprofit art and design colleges in the United States. CCAD offers nine BFA programs and a Master of Professional Studies in User Experience Design that produce graduates equipped to shape culture and business at the highest level. Additionally, CCAD offers year-round community art classes for children and adults of all ages, led by local creators and designers skilled in their craft. For more information, visit ccad.edu.

About Columbus

Columbus is among the Top 10 best U.S. cities for new college grads and one of the top 10 creative scenes in the country as well as one of the 15 most affordable cities in the U.S. As one of the nation's largest college towns Columbus is the type of city where creative activities flourish. There are eight distinct cultural districts that surround CCAD and there are more than 165 restaurants, pubs, and clubs in downtown alone. CCAD is a campus community located in the heart of this vibrant city.

EEO Statement

Columbus College of Art & Design ("CCAD") is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual's race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. CCAD is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment.