Part-Time Online UX Research Instructor (Evenings)

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 6,700 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Washington Continuum College is seeking a part-time co-instructor for the non-credit UX Research Specialization. The role involves engaging with online students, presenting content, and assessing competencies within a 3.6 CEUs course structure.

The position runs March 30, 2027 to June 15, 2027, with courses delivered online via Zoom and meetings scheduled Tuesdays 6-9pm PST. Prior teaching and experience with online learning are valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of professional experience in UX Research including: qualitative research; usability testing; survey research; quantitative methods; or UX research tools.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability and desire to 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.
• Legal authorization to work and receive compensation in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• 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 UX Research Specialization 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 UX Research Specialization students to develop relationships and strengthen alumni community
• Promote the program to increase awareness and student enrollment

Skills

UX research

Qualitative research

Usability testing

Excellent communication

Diversity awareness

Job description

University of Washington Continuum College is seeking a part-time co-instructor for the non-credit UX Research Specialization. The role involves engaging with online students, presenting content, and assessing competencies within a 3.6 CEUs course structure.

The position runs March 30, 2027 to June 15, 2027, with courses delivered online via Zoom and meetings scheduled Tuesdays 6-9pm PST. Prior teaching and experience with online learning are valued.