Adjunct Instructor, Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in User Experience Design
About The Position
Columbus College of Art & Design invites applications for a part-time Adjunct Instructor to teach in its Master of Professional Studies (MPS) program in User Experience Design during the Spring 2027 semester. The role supports graduate-level instruction and may encompass a range of courses in the UX curriculum. The instructor is expected to connect professional practice with contemporary user experience work and provide relevant, practice-informed classroom experiences. The position calls for current subject-matter expertise and/or teaching experience in UX-related areas such as user experience design, usability testing and evaluation, user research methods, interaction design, information architecture, service design, design strategy, product design, accessibility, and emerging special topics. The instructor will collaborate with faculty, mentor graduate students, and contribute to a learning environment grounded in critical thinking, ethical practice, and inclusive design. Strong professional and interpersonal skills, initiative, dependability, empathy, reliability, and the ability to work effectively with people from diverse communities are expected. Teaching should reflect an inclusive, culturally responsive perspective. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree. A terminal or master's degree in UX Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Design, or a closely related design field is preferred and may be complemented or substituted by substantial professional experience. Prior college-level teaching experience is preferred. Applicants with demonstrated expertise in usability testing and user-centered research methodologies are especially encouraged to apply. A completed application includes a cover letter addressing relevant experience, teaching philosophy, and inclusive and culturally responsive pedagogy, plus a CV or professional resume with educational details and contact information for three professional references.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Strong professional and interpersonal skills, including initiative, dependability, empathy, and reliability.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities.
- Applicants should have current subject-matter expertise and/or teaching experience in UX-related areas.
Nice To Haves
- Terminal or master's degree in User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Design, or a closely related design field; substantial professional experience may complement or substitute for this preferred qualification.
- Prior college-level teaching experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in usability testing and user-centered research methodologies is especially encouraged.
- Expertise in user experience design, usability testing and evaluation, user research methods, interaction design, information architecture, service design, design strategy, product design, accessibility, or emerging UX special topics.
Responsibilities
- Teach graduate-level courses in the Master of Professional Studies in User Experience Design program.
- Deliver relevant, practice-informed classroom experiences that connect professional work with contemporary UX practice.
- Collaborate with faculty and mentor graduate students.
- Contribute to a learning environment grounded in critical thinking, ethical practice, and inclusive design.
- Bring an inclusive, culturally responsive perspective to teaching.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
