Sessional Lecturer, INF2217H - Designing UX for Extended Reality Systems

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This course explores the worlds of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality applications, and prepares students with user experience design techniques to prototype, evaluate and critique these systems. The course focuses on core mixed reality mechanics, including tablet, head-mounted and projected augmented reality, embodied interaction techniques, and provides students with an understanding of the design implications of these approaches for mixed reality UX. Students will explore prototyping methods for designing mixed reality applications, and study evaluation techniques for these applications. The course will also take a critical perspective on mixed reality applications, particularly their potential impact on social practices, culture, and society.

Requirements

• Completed, or nearly completed, PhD degree in an area related to the course or a Master’s degree plus extensive professional experience in an area related to the course
• Teaching experience is preferred
• Must be located in geographical proximity to the applicable University premises in order to attend and perform duties on University premises as of the Starting Date.

Responsibilities

• Preparing course materials
• Delivering course content (e.g., seminars, lectures, and labs)
• Developing and administering course assignments, tests & exams
• Grading
• Holding regular office hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level