Hands-On UX/UI Studio Instructor (Part-Time)

UC Santa Barbara; California; On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

UC Santa Barbara invites applications for an instructor to develop a studio-based UX/UI course focused on learning by doing rather than lectures. The role emphasizes ambiguity navigation, exploration, iteration, and portfolio-ready outcomes such as research, user flows, and Figma prototypes.

Responsibilities include designing modules, creating online instructional materials, and developing hands-on projects and assessments aligned with real-world use cases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, Design, or related discipline, or 4 years of web development/UX experience.
• Experience designing and delivering online instructional materials (video lessons, slides).
• Strong front-end and UI/UX skills with current web standards.

Responsibilities

• Design course structure, including modules, lessons, and learning objectives.
• Develop instructional materials for online delivery and supporting content.
• Create hands-on coding projects and assessments aligned with outcomes.
• Develop engaging activities to support applied skill growth.
• Update content to reflect current web standards and practices.
• Communicate learning objectives, expectations, and grading policies clearly.
• Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner.
• Evaluate student performance and assign grades based on outcomes.
• Submit final grades within university timelines and maintain records.

Skills

Front-end development

JavaScript programming

UI/UX design

Responsive web architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, Design, or related discipline

Tools

Figma

Job description

UC Santa Barbara invites applications for an instructor to develop a studio-based UX/UI course focused on learning by doing rather than lectures. The role emphasizes ambiguity navigation, exploration, iteration, and portfolio-ready outcomes such as research, user flows, and Figma prototypes.

Responsibilities include designing modules, creating online instructional materials, and developing hands-on projects and assessments aligned with real-world use cases.