UX / UI Design Instructor - University of Birmingham(Remote)

edX Boot Camps

Remote

edX, part of 2U Inc., works with respected universities and organizations to deliver innovative, skills-based training to a community of over 45 million learners around the world to support them at every stage of their lives and careers. edX delivers boot camps through an immersive learning experience with expert services and valuable resources. As of 2021, graduates have been hired by 6,700+ companies, including more than 62% of the Fortune 100.

The Job:

2U is seeking a UX/UI design professional who has a passion for making a difference.  Our students have a diverse background, from working professionals to recent college graduates who seek to transition into careers in UX/UI design. Instructors will have a direct hand in changing the lives of our students.

This is a fully remote, part-time position.

Why teach with us?

Instructors, with the help of teaching assistants; lead classroom discussions, emphasize the meta-skills and core concepts, support students in their projects and challenges, and provide feedback to students.You don't have to have a ton of experience with teaching! You just have to be a lifelong learner, proven teacher or mentor, or love to help people change their lives to succeed.

 

What You Will Do:

Lead online lectures following a detailed lesson plan that includes an active discussion environment and project-based learning
Bring the learning experience to life by building community and enhancing relevance by drawing on your own industry experience
Translate complex subject matter in a clear and concise manner for a diverse range of learners or skill levels.
Provide support and encouragement to students as they go through a life-changing experience
Create an engaging, positive, and inclusive learning environment for our students.
Increase participant engagement using different facilitation tactics
Guide large and small groups of learners in an empathetic manner
Amplify student satisfaction by creating a positive classroom culture
Communicating timely with students and leveraging effective interventions by sharing resources
Ensure that homework is graded on-time, and occasionally assist with grading

 

Skills & Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree Preferred 
Minimum of 5 years of work experience in the UX/UI 
Must have a laptop, camera, and reliable internet access
One additional monitor, microphone / headset are highly recommended
A positive attitude
Ability to deliver lesson plans provided by 2U
Share your own professional experiences and industry insight with the students
Be able to infuse empathy, support, encouragement, and fun into the student experience

Proficiency in the following is required:

User-Centric Design Research:Design Thinking & Double Diamond Process, UX Interviewing & Surveying, Insight Synthesis- Persona Creation, User Journey Mapping, User Flow Creation, Problem Statements, Paper Prototyping & Wireframing, Usability Testing, Case Study Synthesis
Visual Design and Interaction Design:UI Patterns, Interaction Design, Typography, Heuristics, Usability, & UI Iterations, Continuity & Branding, Accessibility, Figma / Adobe XD, Information Architecture, Card Sorting, Responsive Web Design, Atomic Design

Recommended but not required: 

Web Prototyping: HTML, CSS, Git and GitHub, Bootstrap, Web Queries,JavaScript, jQuery, CMS and Webflow, and Web Analytics

Logistics:

24-week program (this is a part-time commitment)
M/T/TH OR M/W/TH schedule
Classes: 5:45 - 10pm (includes office hours and break)
Classes are taught live online

Perks:

Maintain your current career while teaching
Paid Sick and Safe Leave
Access to Wellness and Educational Resources
20% Discount on 2U Short Courses
Hone your skills by teaching and mentoring others
Expand your network by joining the thousands of industry professionals who make up our instructional staff
Experience the gratitude and fulfillment that comes along with teaching and giving back to the tech community

 

*You must apply in your FULL LEGAL NAME*Your full legal name must be the EXACT name and spelling as listed on your government issued ID Card, birth certificate, name change order, adoption decree, naturalization or immigration documentation. Initials are not acceptable unless initials are part of your full legal name.