Subject Matter Expert and Adjunct Instructor in Extended Reality (XR)

STATUS: Part Time

DIVISION: Graduate Studies

REPORTS TO: Dean of Graduate Studies

SUPERVISES: N/A

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

Position Description:

College for Creative Studies (CCS) invites applications for a subject matter expert / adjunct instructor to develop and teach a fully online class in Extended Reality for UX Design.

As part of an accelerated fully online graduate program, this 4-credit class is compressed into 7 weeks for an intensive learning experience. The course gives students a foundation in designing user experiences using Extended Reality (XR) technologies. Students discuss the present and future state of the alternative realities and their cultural and social impact through case studies and research about specific practices in various fields. With an emphasis on augmented reality (AR), and touching on virtual reality (VR) and mix-reality (MR), students will explore responsive environments, virtual presence, gaming, online social practices, storytelling and communication. The class is taught asynchronously, with office hours.

Experience of teaching User Experience Design at the college or university level is essential. Experience with online learning is an advantage. The post is suitable for remote working within the United States of America. Occasional on-campus attendance may be required.

Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions: This position is accountable to the Dean of Graduate Studies. Essential functions include:

• Under the direction of, and in collaboration with the College’s Educational Technology team, develop teaching and learning materials for the course.
• Teach and successfully deliver one class per academic year.
• Complete all teaching as required by the College.
• Complete training in Canvas and use it as required by the department and college.
• Deal promptly with all development and administrative responsibilities attached to this work, as required by the Dean and Educational Technology team.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A graduate degree with specialty relative to the course being taught.
• However, candidates with significant, extensive, and relevant professional experience may also be considered — review further details of CCS’s credentialing policy.
• Teaching experience at the college- or graduate-level is essential.
• Experience of online teaching is an advantage.
• Successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse student and community populations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This job operates in a professional office and college campus environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to maintain a stationary position, use a computer and other office equipment, and communicate effectively in person, by phone, and virtually. Frequent interaction with others, including staff, faculty, students and third parties is required. The employee may occasionally be required to move files or other objects weighing up to 25 pounds, including from low and high places. The ability to move around within the office and between buildings on campus, attend off-site meetings and events, and travel between Ford Campus site to Taubman Center site are required. CCS will make reasonable accommodations that will allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About CCS:

The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is a nonprofit, private college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and authorized by the Michigan Education Department to grant Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. CCS, located in midtown Detroit, strives to provide students with the tools needed for successful careers in the dynamic and growing creative industries. CCS fosters students’ resolve to pursue excellence, act ethically, engage their responsibilities as citizens, and learn throughout their lives. With world-class faculty and unsurpassed facilities, students learn to be visual communicators who actively use art and design toward the betterment of society. The College is a major supplier of talent to numerous industries, such as transportation, film and animation, advertising and communications, consumer electronics, athletic apparel, and many more. Its graduates are exhibiting artists and teachers, design problem solvers and innovators, as well as creative leaders in business. 

To Apply:

Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The search will close when a suitable candidate is hired. Interested candidates should submit the following in PDF format: Resume and a letter of application should be submitted to: Show email

The College for Creative Studies, a leading college of art and design, represents a community composed of individuals with many perspectives, personal experiences, values, identities and worldviews and we value what this brings to our organization. CCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, height, weight, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

The College for Creative Studies subscribes to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment, admissions and educational practices and strives to provide an environment and workplace free from unlawful harassment or discrimination. We encourage applications from all.