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Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
The College of Design, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities seeks to fill a Lecturer or Teaching Specialist position to teach UX (user experience) and UX-related courses at the undergraduate level. We seek highly qualified individuals with expertise in varied aspects of UX as it relates to design.
APPOINTMENT DETAILS
100%-time, 9-month, continuous, academic professional (P&A) appointment beginning August 28, 2023
Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision
Competitive retirement options
Professional development allowance
For a full list of benefits, please visit https://humanresources.umn.edu/benefits
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach 6 undergraduate courses related to UX and specifically courses in the UX Minor
Supervise student teaching assistants
Mentor undergraduate students
Attend and contribute to class critiques and program events
Contribute to the ongoing development of curriculum
Participate in program, department, and collegiate meetings and committees
Contribute to and support the mission of the land grant institution
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications
For Lecturer: Graduate degree in user experience design, graphic design, industrial design, computer science or a related field and previous postsecondary teaching experience.
For Teaching Specialist: Undergraduate degree in user experience design, graphic design, industrial design, computer science or a related field.
The ability to teach courses from the following set of courses: Des 3131: User Experience, Des 3132: Service Design Studio, GDes 2342: Web Design, GDes 5341: Interaction Design, GDes 5342: Advanced Web Design as demonstrated through a professional portfolio.
Evidence of strong collaborative and interpersonal skills.
Evidence of strong presentation skills
Professional experience working in the UX field or related design background
Proficiency in industry prototyping tools including HTML, CSS, Git and GitHub, Figma, Adobe XD. responsive web design, and information architecture
Evidence of visual and interaction design including typography, branding, UI patterns, heuristics, and accessibility.
Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of effective teaching
A technologically innovative approach to teaching
Experience in program and/or curricular development
Experience working collaboratively with academic departments and/or in the community
Evidence of diversity and inclusion in teaching and/or scholarship or creative production
Experience in teaching smaller studios and larger lectures.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected] or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647). Inquiries about the application and search process may be addressed to Austin Voigt, HR Generalist, at [email protected].
The University of Minnesota recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University provides equitable access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U, see diversity.umn.edu. To request an accommodation during the application process, please email [email protected] or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).
Application Details
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your “My Job Applications” page and uploading documents in the “My Cover Letters and Attachments” section.
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit the following materials:
Letter of application
Curriculum vitae
Electronic portfolio of original design work, creative practice and student work related to UX.
Candidates selected for interview may be asked to submit an additional teaching portfolio including samples of syllabi and teaching evaluations.
