User Experience (UX) Professor of Practice

Salary:

Minimum $95,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The typical starting salary for this position is $95,000-120,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays and paid time off; competitive insurances and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.

Job Summary:

The School of Computer, Data and Information Sciences seeks an established user experience professional to help develop and manage educational opportunities surrounding the human-centered design of computing technologies/user-experience (UX) and coordinate them with related research and-industry engagement activities. The Professor of Practice will develop, teach and manage credit-based learning opportunities such as project, capstone and internship courses; and in coordination with faculty from across multiple departments, improve related courses taught by others. The Professor of Practice will develop and manage a portfolio of regular experiential learning opportunities such as hackathons and club-based projects. They will promote credit-based student engagement with design-related research on campus in collaboration with faculty and existing undergraduate research programs. In partnership with industry relations staff, they will liaise with industry partners to develop opportunities for students to learn from industry partners and to enhance the program's quality, visibility, reputation, and impact. We seek a creative and self-motivated individual who will seek opportunities, develop goals, and work independently to achieve those goals. This position is expected to be largely in residence, but some remote work flexibility is possible.

Responsibilities: Provides classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction associated with a single course or series of courses within an academic discipline, assists with the design and execution of administrative functions associated with academic instruction and the development of pedagogy/andragogy or assessment tools and resources to support quality student learning. Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online, and/or laboratory settings, including grading. Serves as an instructor of record.

• 10% Assists in developing techniques and/or model programs for carrying out instructional goals in disciplinary area and may help identify ways in which new techniques could be of assistance
• 10% Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements
• 10% Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy
• 40% Provides classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction including grading
• 10% Assists in defining the objectives of the program and play a major role in carrying out program duties
• 10% Collaborates with industry engagement office to connect student learning experiences to industry opportunities
• 10% Collaborates with other staff to foster UX placement experiences with industry

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

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Education:

Preferred
Master's Degree in a technology or design related field

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 7 years professional experience in user experience design related to a variety of technology and media
- Minimum 3 years supervisory/mentoring experience or minimum 5 years experience teaching or training in credit or non-credit environments
- Established professional networks including experience with a range of industry sectors and a geographically diverse client base
- Expertise with industry-standard tools, technologies and practices used in UX design
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Commitment to creating an inclusive environment in which diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities are recognized, supported, and respected

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience teaching in for-credit college environments
- Demonstrated experience with user experience for augmented reality, AI systems, robotics or other new technologies

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Additional Information:

- A criminal background check will be conducted on the selected candidate.
- Occasional night and weekend for special event work.
- The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment.

How to Apply:

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Applications must be submitted by the deadline date to be considered. To apply, please upload a cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please detail your experience and background as it relates to your qualifications and the duties in this job description. Please note your application materials may be used as a writing sample.

Selected applicants will receive an invitation to participate in virtual interviews (via Zoom) the week of August 26. Those moving on to second round interviews will be invited to an in-person interview at UW-Madison. Once final applicants are identified, they will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references, one of which should be your current or most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted prior to applicant consent.

Don't feel you meet every qualification? At the College of Letters & Science, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this role.

For questions on the position, contact: Stella Luong, stella.luong@wisc.edu

Contact:

Stella Luong
stella.luong@wisc.edu
608-262-9966
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Professor of Practice(TL053)

Department(s):

A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/ADMINISTRATION/ADMIN

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

302578-AS

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