FT Faculty (Open Rank) in UX Design & Chair of Master of Professional Studies

FT Faculty (Open Rank) in UX Design & Chair of Master of Professional Studies

CCAD is seeking a faculty member to lead our Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in User Experience (UX) Design program, and related industry partnerships. We are looking for candidates with expertise primarily in UX and/or design, with secondary experience in business, UI/interaction design, human-centered design, content development, or experience design practices that span both physical and/or digital applications. We encourage applications from individuals with a strong record of teaching and leadership experience, proven skill in online course teaching, and a track record of professional practice and industry engagement. Candidates with established connections to the local UX industry in Columbus and the broader Midwest are desired.

In this position, the faculty member will develop and teach courses in human-centered design, UX design, user research, service design, and interaction design. The ability to build, test, and innovate courses and programs within the structure of an academic institution is essential to the role.

This chairship features a teaching requirement. Faculty rank will be determined based on prior FT teaching experience. Although CCAD doesn't offer tenure track positions, the college does offer multi-year FT teaching employment agreements. This position will report to the Associate Dean of Design.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the MPS program focused on human-centered design and UX.
• Collaborate to provide a distinct, challenging, and inclusive learning culture that prepares tomorrow's creative leaders for professional careers.
• Provide managerial support for the major, including designing innovative curriculum, recruiting and retaining faculty, and promoting student learning and success.
• Collaborate with Student Affairs and Enrollment Management to meet institutional goals, including recruiting students to the MPS program.
• Foster relationships with local industry partners and UX professionals to support student learning and career development
• Teach between 4 and 6 graduate or undergraduate courses per year.

• Maintain a professional practice and contribute to college service

Qualifications:

• A master's degree is required, along with strong professional experience in design, interaction design, human-centered design, and/or UX design. Candidates with a graduate degree in a relevant discipline and established industry connections in the Columbus UX community are encouraged to apply.

Faculty Resources & Professional Development:

CCAD faculty have access to a variety of internal funding sources to support professional practice, travel, research, and projects. Faculty will also have opportunities to collaborate with local firms and organizations to enhance the program's industry relevance.

Application Requirements

A completed application will include:

• A cover letter that articulates the ways their experience fits the role, highlights their teaching philosophy, and discusses their experience teaching through a lens of cultural competency.
• A CV including names/contact details for three references
• A portfolio link showcasing relevant work, professional work, and/or student outcomes from courses taught.
• Additional materials may be requested later in the interview process.

For questions regarding the position, applicants are encouraged to contact the search committee chair, Kelly DeVore (kdevore@ccad.edu).

Application Review Timeline

• Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship.

About CCAD:

Columbus College of Art & Design teaches a diverse undergraduate and graduate student body in the midst of a thriving creative community in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1879, CCAD is one of the oldest private, accredited, and nonprofit art and design colleges in the United States. CCAD offers 11 BFA programs in a variety of visual art and design disciplines, a Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts, and a Master of Professional Studies in Retail Design that produce graduates equipped to shape culture and commerce at the highest level. At the core of CCAD is The CCAD Way, one of Creative Collaboration, Intentional Inclusivity, and Proven Potential. Our Core Values of Respect, Positivity, Inspiration, and Accountability unite us. Learn more at ccad.edu.

About Columbus:

As the 14th largest city in the country and the largest and fastest-growing city in Ohio, Columbus is collaborative, open, and dynamic. Between incredible arts and entertainment, exciting collegiate and professional sports, and a spectacular downtown riverfront of sprawling greenspace, Columbus has something for everyone. Here, you'll find all the culture and amenities you'd expect in a major city, with the friendly and approachable attitude of the Midwest. Franklin County, where Columbus is located, is the epicenter of the state's political, economic, and social presence and is home to 1.3 million residents with a median age of 34. Columbus is a top city for equality and was the recipient of a perfect score from the Human Rights Campaign in 2020. And central Ohio is serious about higher education: the Columbus region is home to 52 college and university campuses, with 22,000 annual college graduates. Because CCAD is closely tied to the city's numerous art and design spaces and ever-expanding districts, you'll have plenty of places to experience creativity and showcase your own.

EEO Statement:

As an educational and cultural institution, a culture of equity and inclusion is not an add-on at CCAD, rather it is central to how we define creative excellence and the health of our institution. CCAD believes that a culturally diverse campus is integral to academic excellence, and our student, faculty, staff, and trustee bodies should reflect the diverse world in which we live, with attention to race, ethnicity, religious creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and ability. At CCAD, we are determined to foster an environment of inclusion and equity. CCAD is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity.

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