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

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

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 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.

Position: Adjunct Instructor Part-Time
Program: Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in User Experience Design
Semester: Spring 2026

Qualifications: A terminal degree or masters 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. Prior college-level teaching experience is also preferred. A Bachelors Degree is required. Candidates with demonstrated expertise in usability testing and user-centered research methodologies are especially encouraged to apply.

A completed application will include:

• A cover letter that articulates how the applicants experience aligns with graduate-level UX education outlines their teaching philosophy and discusses their approach to inclusive and culturally responsive pedagogy
• A curriculum vitae or professional resume including names and contact information for three professional references and includes educational details.

About Columbus College of Art & Design Columbus College of Art & Design teaches undergraduate and graduate students in the midst of a thriving creative community in Columbus Ohio. Founded in 1879 CCAD is one of the oldest private nonprofit art and design colleges in the United States. CCAD offers nine BFA programs and a Master of Professional Studies in User Experience Design that produce graduates equipped to shape culture and business at the highest level. Additionally CCAD offers year-round community art classes for children and adults of all ages led by local creators and designers skilled in their craft. For more information visit .

About Columbus:

Columbus is among the Top 10 best U.S. cities for new college grads and one of the top 10 creative scenes in the country as well as one of the 15 most affordable cities in the U.S. As one of the nations largest college towns Columbus is the type of city where creative activities flourish. There are eight distinct cultural districts that surround CCAD and there are more than 165 restaurants pubs and clubs in downtown alone. CCAD is a campus community located in the heart of this vibrant city.

EEO Statement

Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal state and local laws providing equal employment opportunities and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment discrimination or retaliation based on an individuals race color religion religious creed national origin ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition gender expression age sexual orientation veteran and/or military status protected medical leaves domestic violence victim status political affiliation or any other status protected by federal state or local laws. CCAD is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment.

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