Adjunct Faculty In User Experience Design

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Job ID: 47771

College/School: Chicago, IL - Jarvis College of Computing & Digital Media

Responsibilities:

DePaul's Jarvis College of Computing & Digital Media (CDM) is located in the heart of Chicago's Loop, the central business district of Chicago. CDM students come from a variety of backgrounds and cultures therefore CDM is interested in recruiting and maintaining a diverse faculty.

Part-time teaching positions are available throughout the academic year, including summer sessions. Academic course schedules fluctuate from quarter to quarter, and the college will work with selected individuals to determine a quarterly schedule. Courses are not guaranteed, however the college does its best to give ample notice about available courses. Applicants with expertise that matches course scheduling needs will be contacted for an interview.

The School of Design offers a learning environment that nurtures the development of innovative designers, who embrace interdisciplinary methods to solve challenging problems. The School of Design offers undergraduate degrees in Graphic Design and Game Design, graduate programs in Experience Design, Digital Communications and Media Arts, and Game Design, and a Ph.D. program in Human Centered Design. The MS in Human Computer Interaction and the BS in User Experience Design are joint programs with CDM's School of Computing.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum requirements include a master's degree in the discipline, or 18 semester/27 quarter hours of graduate work in the discipline, or an undergraduate degree with a minimum of five years demonstrated relevant professional experience. Exceptions may be considered with approval of the dean.

The candidate must have demonstrated experience in working in teaching in an diverse learning environment.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The BS in User Experience Design (UxD) degree is an interdisciplinary, hands-on program that integrates creative and technical disciplines including visual design, human-computer interaction, and information technology. Students in the UxD program prepare to work in the expanding fields of design research, user experience design, and interaction design by developing their skills as researchers, designers, and coders. The UxD program currently provides concentrations in design, and development and will be launching a research concentration soon.

In addition to the required documents listed below, you may also submit a portfolio as an optional document.

Applicant Documents

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