Instructor or Assistant Professor, Web and User Experience
- Weber State University
- Ogden, UT, USA
- Sep 07, 2024
Job Description
Instructor or Assistant Professor, Web and User Experience
Requisition Number: F00412P
Job Description:
Candidates with expertise in interaction design, information architecture, visual design, web accessibility, user research, usability, behavioral science, and product management will be given special consideration.
Additionally, backgrounds in psychology, human factors research, information visualization; human-computer interaction (HCI), the digital humanities, the history and anthropology of computing, and an understanding of the intersection of behavioral science and computing are also helpful competencies.
Job Duties:
Required Qualifications:
For a non-tenure-track appointment, applicants must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, User Experience, or related discipline.
For non-tenure-track appointments, transition to tenure track would require approval of the Dean and Department Chair based on sufficient evidence of academic qualifications and performance. Instructor (non-tenure track) positions are renewable by separate contract at the sole discretion of the university.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in the user experience industry;
- Experience with software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, and Figma;
- University-level teaching experience; as well as those with additional work experience and additional teaching experience in Web and User Experience and Computer Science programs similar to that at Weber State University.
Background Check? Yes
Benefits Summary:
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Open Date: 08/14/2024
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Notes to Applicants:
To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current CV, and the names and contact information for at least three professional references.
Screening of applications will begin September 30, 2024. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
Physical Activity of this position: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.
Physical Requirements of this position: Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
To apply, visit https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/22719
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