Adjunct Faculty: Cognitive and Social Psychology of User-Centered Design
- Job Title: Graduate Professional Studies, Adjunct Faculty
- Course: Cognitive and Social Psychology of User-Centered Design
- Division: Rabb School, Graduate Professional Studies (GPS)
- Location: Online
Brandeis University's Graduate Professional Studies (GPS) is looking for an industry leader to teach in our Master of Science in User-Centered Design program. Brandeis University is consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities, and our online courses are developed using best practices in online learning. Information about Brandeis University and Graduate Professional Studies can be found online.
About the Position and Course
RUCD 120: Cognitive and Social Psychology of User-Centered Design
This course will examine the psychological and social aspects that impact human interface interaction in both physical and virtual environments. Topics will include Signal Detection Theory, Gestalt Theory, Cognitive Load Theory, and various motivational theories, as well as the cultural and social implications of design.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates will have Subject Matter Qualifications in the following areas.
- Required:
- Current active employment in the Human Factors, HCI, User Experience field or related industry
- Masters in Human Factors, HCI, User Experience, or related discipline.
- 5+ years of work experience in a UX role.
- Ability to apply cognitive and social psychology principles to improve usability and accessibility of digital interfaces.
- Excellent communication skills, including ability to articulate evidence-based principles for making design decisions.
- Preferred:
- Experience with design of social interfaces, gamification, and/or behavior change.
- Experience with design for accessibility (universal design).
- Experience with responsive and/or multi-device design.
General Responsibilities
- For new courses requiring development:
- Design a syllabus following program chair guidance and the syllabus template
- Create content that aligns with course outcomes and offers the author's experiences and perspectives on key points
- For all courses:
- Develop and deliver the course according to our teaching standards, which include actively facilitating online discussions, providing relevant and timely feedback on student work, reporting grades, and discussing student issues with staff
- Create or refine and facilitate the course site in the Moodle learning management system
About the Master of Science in User-Centered Design
The 100% online curriculum is carefully designed to strike a balance of theory and practice in applying psychological principles and user research to create useful, delightful, and innovative user experiences. Explore the latest design and development processes as you build the management and collaboration skills essential for effective UX leadership.
All GPS Masters courses are 10-weeks long and taught asynchronously in the online learning environment with no set days or times for interaction.
About GPS Faculty
GPS Faculty instructors are active practitioners in the industries that align with our programs and have the professional expertise to bring to course discussions and threads. Instructors are part time and work fully online, with no requirement to appear on campus. Our faculty have earned at least a master's degree with many holding terminal academic degrees and industry-specific credentials. Previous experience teaching online is not required; GPS offers a comprehensive training program for qualified applicants.
How to Apply
GPS welcomes applications for its adjunct faculty pool on an ongoing basis. The application process consists of the online application and, if subject matter qualifications are met, a series of interviews at the discretion of the Program Chair and Director Faculty Operations. Please email Brittany Carr to start the process at brittanycarr@brandeis.edu.