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

Columbus College of Art and Design • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

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. CCAD values candidates who can collaboratively engage with faculty, mentor graduate students, and contribute to a learning environment grounded in critical thinking, ethical practice, and inclusive design. The candidate must demonstrate strong professional and interpersonal skills, including initiative, dependability, empathy, and reliability. In addition, the candidate should possess the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and bring an inclusive, culturally responsive perspective to their teaching.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree is required.
• 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.
• Demonstrate strong professional and interpersonal skills, including initiative, dependability, empathy, and reliability.
• The candidate should possess the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and bring an inclusive, culturally responsive perspective to their teaching.

Nice To Haves

• Prior college-level teaching experience is also preferred.
• Candidates with demonstrated expertise in usability testing and user-centered research methodologies are especially encouraged to apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees