Instructor (Part-Time), Professional and Continuing Education – UX Research Specialization

Go Huskies; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 1,900 - 2,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Washington is seeking an experienced instructor for the non-credit UX Research Specialization within the Continuing Education program. This part-time, online teaching role involves delivering evenings sessions (6-9pm PST) for a 10-week course series, September to December 2026, with CEU-based compensation per course.

The instructor will customize content, assess competencies, maintain current materials, and collaborate with program staff while observing FERPA and privacy standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of professional UX research experience including qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations and teach with minimal supervision.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Teach design and deliver online UX Research courses using Zoom.
• Present learning content, assess competencies, and provide timely feedback to students.
• Develop syllabi, adapt curriculum, and align lessons with course objectives.
• Coordinate with instructors and program staff to ensure curriculum continuity across courses.
• Promote the program and engage with the student community to increase enrollment.

Skills

Qualitative research

Usability testing

Survey research

Quantitative methods

UX research tools

Interpersonal communication

Adult education

Teaching online

Tools

UX research tools

Job description

University of Washington: Academic Personnel & Faculty: Continuum College

Location

Seattle, WA

Open Date

Aug 18, 2026

Description

UW Continuum College expands the reach of the University of Washington by delivering educational programs that meet the needs of learners at all phases of their lives. We’re focused on removing obstacles to relevant educational opportunities by addressing geographic, financial, length of commitment, and time constraints, increasing access to knowledge for more people. By looking ahead and experimenting with new approaches, we’re creating new educational opportunities to help people thrive in a world of change.

UW Continuum College (UWC2) has an opportunity for a part-time instructor in the non-credit Professional & Continuing Education (PCE) UX Research Specialization . Applicants will be considered for the program occurring September 2026 through December 2026.

Instructors serve a key role in certificate programs, engaging with students, serving as subject matter experts, presenting learning content, and assessing whether learners have achieved course competencies. PCE students consistently say that the instructor is the single most important element of their course.

The pay range for this instructor position is $1,850 - $1950 per CEU* per course, commensurate with experience and qualifications. *Continuing Education Credits (CEU) information for individual courses may be found on our website . Each course in the UX Research Specialization program is 3.6 CEUs.

Professional and Continuing Education Instructors...

• Teach to a set curriculum plan with clear learning outcomes and competencies
• Customize course content and lesson slides, while aligning with learning objectives set, for the course they are scheduled to teach; Instructors are encouraged to personalize the curriculum to their teaching style and experience in the Nonprofit Management program
• Prepare a course syllabus in advance of the course start date (templates provided)
• Ensure that lesson plans and presentation materials for the full course are relevant and current
• Teach all class sessions at the scheduled time
• Respond to student inquiries and provide feedback on student assignments in a timely manner
• Coordinate with other instructors and instructional assistants in the certificate program, to ensure curriculum continuity across courses
• Adapt instructional techniques based on feedback from students and the Program Manager, and implement sound pedagogical practices
• Complete instructor onboarding, relevant learning technology training, and other training as required
• Observe FERPA, HIPAA, and other privacy laws and policies.
• Participate in 1-2 instructor meetings and information sessions per year, outside of instructor onboarding and training
• Make efforts to attend social events coordinated by Continuum College for Nonprofit Management students to develop relationships and strengthen alumni community
• Promote the program to increase awareness and student enrollment

PCE courses are generally 10 weeks in duration and align with the UW academic quarter calendar. The UX Research Specialization is delivered entirely online using Zoom. Classes meet in the evenings, 6-9pm PST, once per week beginning September 22, 2026, through December 15, 2026. Information on the non-credit UX Research Specialization program may be found at https://www.pce.uw.edu/specializations/ux-research

UWC2 Extension Lecturers / Instructors are Academic Staff, not faculty. These are part-time, temporary positions.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum five years of professional experience including: qualitative research; usability testing; survey research; quantitative methods; and UX research tools.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability and desire to successfully work with individuals from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Willingness to teach with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of professionalism, punctuality, and content relevance for adult students from different backgrounds.
• Legal authorization to work and receive compensation in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior teaching or mentoring experience, particularly with adult learners.
• Prior experience teaching/presenting in an online environment.

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

Benefits Information

The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information.

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