Job Description

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Liberal Arts

Department: User Experience Design

Campus: Brantford

Employee Group: WLUFA

Requisition ID: 6598

Position Title: UX100 BR3 - UX Design Thinking I: Foundations (Fall 2023)

Term: Fall 2023 (Sept 7, 2023- Dec 21, 2023)

Mode of Delivery: In-person

Days/Times: Thursdays, 4:00 pm - 6:50 pm

Hours per week/Hours Total: 3 hours per week/36 hours Total

Anticipated Class Size: 40

Additional Course Requirements: None

Posted on: Monday July 10, 2023

Posting ends: Friday July 14, 2023

Position Summary: This course is an introduction to the theories and methods that underpin design thinking and practice. UX100 introduces the design process, visual analysis, design theory, universal design, and the socio-cultural implications of design. Students investigate the interactions between humans and their natural, social, and designed environments where purposeful design helps
determine the quality of those interactions. Students will learn how design outcomes, whether successes or failures, shape and are shaped by socio/cultural and historical factors. Students of design thinking will learn to critically assess the processes, outcomes and effects of design engagement. During the course, students will have opportunities to test and explore the concepts of design thinking through small-group, hands-on participation in design projects.

Qualifications - Required: Master\'s Degree

Qualifications - Other:

• PhD Preferred
• Experience teaching or providing training in any of the following: Design Thinking, DesignSprints, User-Centered Design
• Two or more years\' professional experience in UX, Design Thinking, or User-CenteredDesign
• Two or more years\' experience teaching at the college or university level

Salary: $9025.89 (Stipend)

Application Deadline: Friday July 14, 2023 11:59pm

Submit with Application:

Required for All Applicants:

• CV with current contact information

(CAF)

Specifically For External Applicants

• Names and Contact Information for Referees
• Evidence of Good Teaching/Official Evaluations

Optional

• Cover Letter
• Teaching Dossier
• Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)

Candidates are strongly encouraged to provide a Cover Letter and Teaching Dossier. Applicants will be required to submit proof of academic credentials for highest degree prior to being awarded a contract. It is highly recommended that applicants include this verification with their application. Applications not containing verification of highest degree, unless already on file with the university, will not be considered.

Applications may be addressed to:
Dr. Abby Goodrum

Chair, Part-time Appointment Committee

User Experience Design

Faculty of Liberal Arts

Wilfrid Laurier University

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For Supplementary Remuneration for large classes or multi-section courses, see Article 28.3

Pursuant to Article 13.5 of the Collective Agreement for Contract Teaching Faculty (CTF) and Part-time Librarians, all applicants shall apply electronically. Applications must be received by 23:59 local time of the date on the posting.

Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier\'s Employee Success Factors.

Diversity and creating a culture of inclusion is a key pillar of Wilfrid Laurier University\'s Strategic Academic Plan and is one of Laurier\'s core values. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates from equity deserving groups. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at indigenous@wlu.ca. Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity and Accessibility at equity@wlu.ca. We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posting in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources at hr@wlu.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In accordance with the requirements of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the successful applicants will be required to prove they are legally able to work in Canada.

Members of the designated groups must self-identify to the appropriate Dean(s) to be considered for employment equity.

All course offerings will be contingent on adequate student registration and subject to budgetary funding.

Members of the Contract Teaching Faculty bargaining unit:

Should you be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please visit www.wlu.ca/careers for additional information and the online application system. All applications must be submitted online.

All applications shall be reviewed and considered under a set of criteria established by the part-time hiring committee. Only those applicants recommended for a position will be contacted.

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