FT Faculty (Open Rank) in UX Design & Chair of Master of Professional Studies
FT Faculty (Open Rank) in UX Design & Chair of Master of Professional Studies
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Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD)
FT Faculty (Open Rank) in UX Design & Chair of Master of Professional Studies
CCAD is seeking a faculty member to lead our Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in User Experience (UX) Design program and related industry partnerships. We are looking for candidates with expertise primarily in UX and/or design with secondary experience in business UI/interaction design humancentered design content development or experience design practices that span both physical and/or digital applications. We encourage applications from individuals with a strong record of teaching and leadership experience proven skill in online course teaching and a track record of professional practice and industry engagement. Candidates with established connections to the local UX industry in Columbus and the broader Midwest are desired.
In this position the faculty member will develop and teach courses in humancentered design UX design user research service design and interaction design. The ability to build test and innovate courses and programs within the structure of an academic institution is essential to the role.
This chairship features a teaching requirement. Faculty rank will be determined based on prior FT teaching experience. Although CCAD doesnt offer tenure track positions the college does offer multiyear FT teaching employment agreements. This position will report to the Associate Dean of Design.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the MPS program focused on humancentered design and UX.
- Collaborate to provide a distinct challenging and inclusive learning culture that prepares tomorrows creative leaders for professional careers.
- Provide managerial support for the major including designing innovative curriculum recruiting and retaining faculty and promoting student learning and success.
- Collaborate with Student Affairs and Enrollment Management to meet institutional goals including recruiting students to the MPS program.
- Foster relationships with local industry partners and UX professionals to support student learning and career development
- Teach between 4 and 6 graduate or undergraduate courses per year.
- Maintain a professional practice and contribute to college service
Qualifications:
- A masters degree is required along with strong professional experience in design interaction design humancentered design and/or UX design. Candidates with a graduate degree in a relevant discipline and established industry connections in the Columbus UX community are encouraged to apply.
Faculty Resources & Professional Development:
CCAD faculty have access to a variety of internal funding sources to support professional practice travel research and projects. Faculty will also have opportunities to collaborate with local firms and organizations to enhance the programs industry relevance.
Application Requirements
A completed application will include:
- A cover letter that articulates the ways their experience fits the role highlights their teaching philosophy and discusses their experience teaching through a lens of cultural competency.
- A CV including names/contact details for three references
- A portfolio link showcasing relevant work professional work and/or student outcomes from courses taught.
- Additional materials may be requested later in the interview process.
For questions regarding the position applicants are encouraged to contact the search committee chair Kelly DeVore ().
Application Review Timeline
- Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employmentbased visa sponsorship.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
