Assistant Professor of UX/UI and Human-Centered Design

 

Salary: $64,320.00 - $73,436.00 Annually

 

Location: Cedar City, UT

 

Job Type: Full-time Faculty

 

Job Number: 202400057

 

Division: College of Performing & Visual Arts

 

Closing: Continuous

 

FLSA: Exempt

 

Position Summary

 

Southern Utah University invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track, benefits-eligible position as Assistant Professor of UX/UI and Visual, Graphic, and Human-Centered Design beginning Fall 2023. This hybrid position bridges the fields of Art & Design and Computer and Information Sciences (CIS), focusing on preparing students to integrate computing, human-centered design, and creative problem-solving into digital and visual media applications.

The successful candidate will join a NASAD-accredited program and a multidisciplinary teaching environment. Our programs emphasize creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and social responsibility. Faculty members are encouraged to shape the curriculum, engage in

creative/scholarly activities, and contribute to fostering belonging and inclusion within the department, college, and university.

 

First Consideration will begin February 10, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

 

For more information contact Jeff Hanson, Department Chair, via email mailto:hansonj@suu.edu or phone 435-586-7842.

 

Essential Functions

 

• Teach all levels of coursework in UX/UI design, and human-centered design across digital and visual media. Develop and teach foundational design courses for first-year students, emphasizing principles of Design and Visual Communication

• Contribute to the integration of Computer and Information Sciences into creative design processes, teaching the application of computational tools and principles in design contexts.

• Maintain an active professional or creative practice aligned with the disciplines of graphic design (CIP Code 50.0409), UX/UI, or game and interactive media design

 

• Apply expertise in user research, interaction design, user testing, and innovative problem-solving, focusing on digital product design and other emerging platforms.

 

• Engage in visionary program building including courses and programs in related interdisciplinary areas.

 

• Recruitment and retention initiatives of both students and adjunct instructors.

 

• Mentor undergraduate students in creative, technical, and research-based design practices.

 

• Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.

 

Education & Experience

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

• Terminal degree in a relevant field, such as MFA in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Master in Design Studies (MDes), or a terminal degree in UX/UI, CIS, or related disciplines.

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence in higher education.

• Evidence of professional or creative practice in design, UX/UI, or a related area (e.g., experience as a designer, art director, or creative director).

 

• Strong understanding of both historical and contemporary design practices. Ability to incorporate diverse perspectives into teaching and creative practices.

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

• Experience in user-centered design, UX/UI research, interaction design, and/or interactive media design.

 

• Technical expertise in design-related software and programming tools used for multimedia and interactive media applications.

 

• Demonstrated success in fostering an inclusive and collaborative learning environment.

 

Supplemental Information

 

Additional Documents needed to apply:

 

• Personal Work Portfolio

• Student Work Portfolio (if applicable)

 

This position is contingent upon funding.

 

Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit or phone 435-586-7842.

 

Essential Functions

 

• Teach all levels of coursework in UX/UI design, and human-centered design across digital and visual media. Develop and teach foundational design courses for first-year students, emphasizing principles of Design and Visual Communication

• Contribute to the integration of Computer and Information Sciences into creative design processes, teaching the application of computational tools and principles in design contexts.

• Maintain an active professional or creative practice aligned with the disciplines of graphic design (CIP Code 50.0409), UX/UI, or game and interactive media design

 

• Apply expertise in user research, interaction design, user testing, and innovative problem-solving, focusing on digital product design and other emerging platforms.

 

• Engage in visionary program building including courses and programs in related interdisciplinary areas.

 

• Recruitment and retention initiatives of both students and adjunct instructors.

 

• Mentor undergraduate students in creative, technical, and research-based design practices.

 

• Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.

 

Education & Experience

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

• Terminal degree in a relevant field, such as MFA in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Master in Design Studies (MDes), or a terminal degree in UX/UI, CIS, or related disciplines.

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence in higher education.

• Evidence of professional or creative practice in design, UX/UI, or a related area (e.g., experience as a designer, art director, or creative director).

 

• Strong understanding of both historical and contemporary design practices. Ability to incorporate diverse perspectives into teaching and creative practices.

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

• Experience in user-centered design, UX/UI research, interaction design, and/or interactive media design.

 

• Technical expertise in design-related software and programming tools used for multimedia and interactive media applications.

 

• Demonstrated success in fostering an inclusive and collaborative learning environment.

 

Supplemental Information

 

Additional Documents needed to apply:

 

• Personal Work Portfolio

• Student Work Portfolio (if applicable)

 

This position is contingent upon funding.

 

Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender iden tity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit or phone 435-586-7842.

 

Essential Functions

 

• Teach all levels of coursework in UX/UI design, and human-centered design across digital and visual media. Develop and teach foundational design courses for first-year students, emphasizing principles of Design and Visual Communication

• Contribute to the integration of Computer and Information Sciences into creative design processes, teaching the application of computational tools and principles in design contexts.

• Maintain an active professional or creative pr