Adjunct Instructor, UX Design; Business Management; UX Research

Columbus College of Art & Design invites applicants for adjunct instructors in its Master of Professional Studies (MPS) programs in User Experience (UX) Design program, to teach an elective course in Content Marketing Strategy for the Fall 2024 semester (August 2024-December 2024). We are seeking individuals holding a Masters degree and having industry experience in Marketing; Content Management & Strategy or UX design, and who have a passion for supporting the next generation of designers, strategists, managers and leaders. While this is an online-only program, you must reside in the state of Ohio to be considered for this role.

ABOUT THE MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES PROGRAMS: The Master of Professional Studies graduate program focuses on training and professionalizing the next generation of designers. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the program emphasize the effective and ethical use of business and consumer research practice, data usage, and design process and execution. The UX Design program is consumer-centric and channel-agnostic, and focuses on training and supporting human-centered individuals who are re-skilling or up-skilled from other business and human-centric areas of business. In that spirit, the program will develop students' creativity and innovation skills in the service of business and market needs, exposing students to proven processes, practices and designs from the world's leading industry verticals and/or retailers,

ABOUT THE COURSES: Each of the courses in the MPS Programs focus on practical knowledge and hands-on training in real-world design processes, methods and tools, as used in the retail design and UX design industries. We seek professionals holding either a relevant Master degree or Doctoral degree and an industry background in one or both of retail design or UX design,

More information about the User Experience Design program is at: https://admissions.ccad.edu/portal/ux_graduate_program

Position: Adjunct Instructor, part-time

Qualifications: A Masters Degree is required and previous teaching experience preferred. MBA welcome.

Application Deadline: ASAP.

Date of Hire: Fall 2024

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.ccad.applicantpro.com/jobs/ to submit your application. When asked to upload application materials, please submit a resume/CV and a cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed. If you are applying from any website other than CCAD or Indeed, you will receive a follow up email 3 hours after your initial submission directing you to follow the link and complete your application. You must complete this two-step process, or your application will be considered INCOMPLETE.  

 *Applications will begin to be reviewed ASAP

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 eleven BFA and two master's programs in a variety of visual art and design disciplines 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. CCAD's Presidential Commission on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion works to help CCAD grow with intention into a more inclusive and equitable institution. 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.