SCAD Atlanta is seeking a highly qualified and passionate Professor of UX Design to join its dedicated, award-winning faculty and help prepare students for rapidly evolving careers in design. The ideal candidate will play a key role in shaping a progressive curriculum within the SCAD School of Design, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration across SCAD locations, and fostering connections with related disciplines such as interaction design, industrial design, design management, and design for sustainability.

The successful candidate will bring professional experience in the UX design industry.  They will be passionate about teaching at the college level where they have the opportunity to motivate students and faculty to think creatively, critically, and innovatively. They should be adept at guiding diverse groups of students and faculty, with an in-depth understanding of UX design methodologies, theories, and best practices. The professor will demonstrate skill in project management, including organizing and leading a curriculum that prepares students for real-world challenges, and will excel at providing a comprehensive, hands-on education that integrates both theory and practice.

The ideal candidate brings expert knowledge of design systems, with hands-on experience in both creating and using them. They will inspire students to effectively utilize components, patterns, and other core elements of design systems. A key role will be cultivating critical thinking and curiosity in students, empowering them to explore new possibilities in UX design. The candidate will possess deep expertise in user research, applying both qualitative and quantitative methods to gather valuable user insights, and in designing engaging, intuitive user interfaces. Mastery of Figma is essential. A strong background in digital prototyping, usability testing, and visual storytelling is also important for crafting immersive, user-centered learning experiences. Furthermore, the candidate will be a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion, fostering a learning environment that celebrates diverse perspectives and backgrounds, and inspiring both students and faculty to innovate.

The successful candidate will be a forward-thinking educator who thrives in an environment that values collaboration, creativity, and the development of exceptional user experiences. SCAD seeks a professor who is ready to make a lasting impact on the future of UX design and inspire the next generation of designers. 

Requirements

• Terminal degree or its equivalent in interaction design, HCI, human factors, industrial design, service design, design management, interactive design and game development, or relevant discipline.
• Teaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.
• Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in contemporary design practices.
• Expertise in Figma and proficiency in industry-standard software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Active engagement in industry organizations, conferences, or publications.
• Cross-disciplinary design experience or collaboration with other creative fields.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (or equivalent) in the discipline or in a relevant field.
• Academic and professional credentials to teach in a certain discipline.
• Teaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.
• Experience in or knowledge of related professions.

Work Hours: As noted in the Employment Agreement.

ADA Tag:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative at the knowledge, skill, and or/ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet minimum qualifications.