UXDI Instructor Lead

General Assembly; United States; Remote; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as an instructor for the User Experience Design Immersive course. This full-time, temporary role offers a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of designers. You'll engage students in a rigorous learning environment, helping them transform from novices into skilled practitioners. With a focus on practical skills and portfolio development, you'll inspire and guide students through the user experience design process. This position not only enhances your own design skills but also allows you to foster a supportive community that extends beyond the classroom. If you're passionate about teaching and design, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in user experience design required.
• Fluency in UX topics like usability testing and prototyping is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate in-class instruction for 10-14 weeks.
• Guide students in developing their final projects.

Skills

User Experience Design

Figma

User Research and Personas

Usability Testing

UX Analysis

Information Architecture

Interface Design

Wireframing

Prototyping

HTML/CSS

Education

Bachelor's Degree

10+ years of applicable experience

Tools

Figma

UX Analysis Tools

Job description

Since 2011, General Assembly has transformed tens of thousands of careers through pioneering, experiential education in today’s most in-demand skills. As featured in The Economist, Wired, and The New York Times, GA offers training in web development, data, design, business, and more, both online and at campuses around the world.

GA is at the leading edge of creating practical solutions to one of the most pressing challenges of our time - the future of work.

In this immersive educational experience, students engage in the user experience design process, developing the skills and portfolio of a junior practitioner. We are looking for instructors to lead this transformative experience through General Assembly’s User Experience Design Immersive course. This role is a full-time, temporary position that includes a start and end date for this cohort.

Why Teach the User Experience Design Immersive?

1. Deepen your own design skills by guiding students through a rigorous journey where they begin as driven novices and leave as empowered designers.
2. Facilitate a supportive and energetic community that lasts well beyond the course.
3. Challenge students to think strategically as they turn their ideas into real user experience solutions.
4. Hone your own leadership and teaching skills by working with an instructional team and classroom community.

Skills and Qualifications

1. You have at least 2+ years of experience working in user experience design.
2. You have fluency in some or all of the following topics: Figma, the UX Process, User Research and Personas, Usability Testing, UX Analysis, Information Architecture, Interface Design, Wireframing, Prototyping, Analytics and Optimization, Mobile UX, and/or HTML/CSS.
3. Completion of a bachelor’s degree or at least 10 years of applicable experience in lieu of a 4-year degree.
4. At least 2 years of practical experience within the last five years; 3 years preferred.
5. Good moral character and strong decision making abilities.
6. Language, mathematical, reasoning, and computer skills that assure teaching effectiveness.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Teach and facilitate in class instruction Monday-Friday, approximately 8 hours per day, for the 10-14 week duration of the program.
2. Instructors will need to commit a few hours per week preparing lessons and materials, leveraging existing GA curriculum content.
3. Work closely with co-instructors or teaching assistants to provide students with meaningful and prompt feedback on their progress.
4. Guide students through development of a stellar final project that will showcase their abilities to hiring managers.
5. Facilitate a dynamic, collaborative, and positive classroom community.
6. Inspire students to persevere through the challenges of learning a new skill set.

The anticipated compensation range for the full duration of this course in the US market is $23,000 and $27,000. Compensation will be determined based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

US benefit offerings for temporary full-time or part-time employment may include eligibility for dental and vision coverage.

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