What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty, User Experience Design position at Maryland Institute College of Art?
Welcome to the official site for employment opportunities at MICA. At MICA, we empower our employees to use their talent in a variety of ways. We are pleased that you are interested in career opportunities offered at MICA. General purpose: To provide asynchronous instruction for User Experience Design (UXD) graduate students and to convey knowledge of multiple elements of user experience design from a professional perspective. Summary of Essential Functions: Develop and maintain an engaging asynchronous online learning environment via Canvas. Collaborate and coordinate with Program leadership and faculty. Hold virtual office hours for the duration of the class. Provide core instruction to satisfy primary learning objectives of the course. Provide timely feedback on and assessment of student work. Work directly with the curriculum team to establish program and course learning objectives, standardize rubrics and syllabi, and assist in structuring course materials on Canvas. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Prepare asynchronous lesson plans for the duration of the course. This may include sourcing supplementary materials from diverse sources, ensuring course materials are relevant, up-to-date, and in alignment with program learning objectives. Design and deliver engaging asynchronous learning materials, including video lectures, interactive exercises, and discussion forums. Maintain consistent communication with students: Holding at least one hour of regular virtual office hours every week. Replying to any student communication within 24 hours. Evaluate and provide feedback on student work. This includes providing timely written and/or audio/video feedback via Canvas and keeping a current gradebook. Maintain the Canvas course throughout the term. This includes updating the syllabus, setting assignments with due dates, and providing slide decks and other materials to students in modules. Perform other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of User Experience Design subject matter. Courses in this degree include: Foundations of UX Research Foundations of UX Design Prototyping Utility and Usability: Human Centered Design Industry Tools: Exploration and Analysis Design Lab: The Industry Challenge UX Product Management Capstone Development and Presentation Applicants should have experience and expertise in at least one of the above areas of knowledge. Applicants should be comfortable with using technology in an online learning environment, including Canvas and video conferencing platforms. Applicants should be able to demonstrate pedagogical knowledge of their subject area, with an emphasis on asynchronous instruction. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field plus proven/relevant experience Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree in a related field plus proven/relevant experience Relevant experience teaching in an online or asynchronous format. Expert knowledge of data visualization tools such as R, Tableau, Python, D3 Conditions of Employment: Passing of a satisfactory background check Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to moderate. Required training: Handbook orientation, Anti-Harassment, Hazard Communication, Emergency Plans & Fire Prevention, Personal Protection Equipment. Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise). Furthermore, the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence. This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment. Applicants must apply online for each job in which they are interested. You will not be considered for any job for which you have not specifically applied. We do not accept applications via email, U.S. mail, or fax. Successful candidates for any staff or faculty positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check. MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 410-225-2363. Acknowledged nationally as a premier leader in art and design education, MICA is deliberately cultivating a new generation of artist – one that is capable of seamlessly integrating innovation, entrepreneurship and creative citizenship with contemporary approaches to art, design and media. MICA is redefining the role of the artists and designers as creative, solutions-oriented makers and thinkers who will drive social, cultural, and economic advancement for our future. As the oldest continuously degree-granting college of art and design in the nation, MICA is located in Baltimore, deeply connected to the community. It is a leading contributor to the creative economy regionally and a top producer of nationally and internationally recognized professional artists and designers.
