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Instructor Pool UX Design, UI Design, and UX Research UC Berkeley Extension

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

UC Berkeley Extension is the continuing education branch of the University of California, Berkeley, dedicated to providing professional and continuing education. They are seeking qualified instructors for online courses in UX Design, UI Design, and UX Research, focusing on delivering inclusive and effective curriculum to support student success.

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Responsibilities

Syllabus development

Assignment development

Lesson planning for class meetings

Preparing and submitting required texts and course materials

Reviewing and updating Canvas course site

Delivering lectures, presentations, and learning activities for all required hours of instruction

Reviewing the syllabus and pre-populated online course content

Learning and utilizing Canvas classroom management tools

Requesting any training needs from the Program Director or Department Director

Completing required trainings as mandated by the UC Presidential policies

Responding to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner

Grading student assignments and posting final student grades to the instructor portal in a timely manner

Utilizing University-approved course support platforms including the Canvas Learning Management System, Zoom, Instructor Portal, Google Workspace, etc

Reviewing and following University and departmental policies, logistics, and other guidelines as published on the departmental Instructional Resource Site

Responding to other requests from the Program Director or Department Director in a timely manner

Qualification

UX DesignUI DesignUser Research MethodsDesign ThinkingFigmaAugmented RealityVoice User InterfaceTeaching ExperienceInstructional TechnologyEffective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree required

5 or more years of professional industry work experience since degree, or 5 or more years of teaching experience since degree

U.S.A. Residency and U.S.A. Work Authorization: All work must be performed in the United States, whether in person or online. For applicants who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a valid US work authorization is required for the duration of employment. Applicants should not expect the department to sponsor a work visa on their behalf

Preferred

Advanced degree in UX Design preferred

5 or more years of professional industry work experience in UX design, artificial intelligence (AI), voice design, web design or development, product design, graphic design, interaction design, human computer interaction, human ergonomics, computer science, engineering/programming, cognitive science, psychology, anthropology, or sociology

Experience in User Research Methods (quantitative/qualitative)

Proficiency in design thinking methodologies and their application to user-centered design challenges

Proficiency in one of the following for design tools: Figma, InVision, Miro, Mural, UXPin, or AI apps and plugins

Proficiency in Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR) and Virtual Reality (VR)

Proficiency in one of the following for Voice User Interface (VUI) design courses: Voiceflow, Alexa Skill Kit (ASK), Action Builder (for Google Assistant), Mycroft, Web Speech API, etc

Experience writing technical content and project specs

Knowledge of existing and new technologies and constraints, including knowledge of artificial intelligence and its integration with user experience design

Teaching, training or coaching experience in the course subject, within a U.S. corporate environment or at a U.S. college/university institution

Experience in creating syllabi, learning objectives, lectures/presentations, learning activities, assignments, assessments, exams, and quizzes

Experience teaching online and/or developing academic content for online courses

Ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information

Ability to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy

Effective verbal/written communication and presentation skills (English)

Effective organizational skills with attention to detail

Ability to collaborate with colleagues and work within a team environment

Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) instructional and other technology, such as: Learning Management Systems (Canvas); lecture/presentation capture applications (Panopto); online video conferencing (Zoom); Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint); file sharing (Google drive or Dropbox); and Google Workspace tools (email, calendar, docs, sheets, slides, etc)