As a SCAD UX design professor, you'll leverage the principles and tools of a progressive design platform to equip students with the skills they need to excel in the ever-evolving field of UX design. You'll foster a strong interdisciplinary design community across SCAD locations and collaborate with related academic disciplines like graphic design, industrial design, design management, and design for sustainability.
You're a Perfect Fit If You:
· A UX design authority with a terminal degree (or equivalent) in UX design, interaction design, HCI, human factors, or a closely related field.
· A seasoned professional with at least 5 years of experience shaping exceptional user experiences in the industry.
· An adept project manager, skilled at organizing and leading a curriculum that prepares students for real-world challenges.
· A captivating educator with demonstrably successful experience teaching UX design at the college level (experience with various teaching methods is a plus).
· A champion of critical thinking, with the ability to ignite curiosity and motivate students and faculty to push the boundaries of UX design.
· A UX design mastermind with a comprehensive understanding of methodologies, theories, information architecture, and cognitive human factors.
· A visual storyteller with exceptional graphic and idea visualization skills.
· A user research expert, comfortable wielding both qualitative and quantitative methods to gain user insights.
· A digital prototyping pro, adept at crafting interactive experiences that bring user journeys to life.
· A UI design maestro, capable of creating user interfaces that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also intuitive and engaging.
· A usability testing champion, comfortable implementing and analyzing user testing to ensure optimal user experience.
· A champion of diversity and inclusion, fostering a learning environment that celebrates and thrives on a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
Why SCAD?
This is your chance to join a world- renowned faculty and a vibrant student body in the heart of Savannah's historic district. SCAD offers a dynamic and entrepreneurial workplace, nestled in a walkable, bikeable coastal city teeming with cultural richness. Savannah's inviting climate creates a living laboratory for design exploration, fostering a truly unique learning environment.
Ready to Make a Difference?
We invite exceptional UX design professionals to apply. If you are passionate about shaping the future of UX design education and inspiring the next generation of leaders, submit your resume and cover letter online today.
Duties and responsibilities
- % - Duties may vary and other duties may be assigned. SCAD prepares talented students for creative professions through engaged teaching and learning in a positively oriented university environment. In and out of the classroom, the professor is required to work toward the achievement of this mission. The professor is required to fulfill teaching assignments as determined by contact hours and as outlined in the Employment Agreement. The professor is required to meet teaching responsibilities and expectations as outlined in the SCAD Faculty Handbook. For example: • planning and preparation for teaching; • maintaining an active and engaged classroom environment; • syllabus design, submission, and approval; • holding office hours and midterm grade reviews to provide feedback to students; • being available to students outside of regular class hours through extra help sessions, extended learning opportunities, and study (field) trips; • conducting course- and program-level assessment. The professor is required to meet professional responsibilities and expectations as outlined in the SCAD Faculty Handbook. For example: • modeling professionalism; • fulfilling grading and academic documentation requirements; • recording attendance; • following academic policies and regulations; • supporting academic assessment and institutional effectiveness efforts. The professor must be available to attend on-ground and virtual events upon request or as required, to support the academic department and the university. This participation might include: • faculty councils, • admission events, • curriculum assessment and development, • institutional effectiveness and accreditation support, • events, exhibitions or other publicity assignments. The professor must comply with all university policies. - (Essential)
Minimum Qualifications: • Terminal degree (or equivalent) in the discipline or in a relevant field.
• Academic and professional credentials to teach in a certain discipline.
• Teaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.
• Experience in or knowledge of related professions.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certificates, licenses and registrations:
Work Hours: As noted in the Employment Agreement.
ADA Tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Special instructions to applicants: