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UI / UX Design Instructor

UI / UX Design Instructor

SCI Acquistion Co IncAustin, TX, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Candidates must physically live and work in the United States. However, the following locations are excluded from hiring for this position : CA, CT, WA DC, MA, ND, NY, OH, OR, WA, WY.

Southern Careers Institute is seeking a highly experienced and passionate Subject Matter Expert and UI / UX Design Instructor.

The ideal candidate will possess deep, practical knowledge of user-centered design principles and a proven track record of industry success to effectively guide and mentor the next generation of designers.

Key Responsibilities and Qualifications

The UI / UX Design Instructor is responsible for teaching core UI / UX concepts. Candidates must demonstrate comprehensive expertise in the following areas :

Industry Experience & User-Centered Design

  • Strong Industry Experience : Significant, hands-on experience in real-world UX / UI design projects, demonstrating a deep understanding of the professional design lifecycle.
  • User-Centered Design : A comprehensive understanding and ability to teach human-centric approaches to software and product design, emphasizing empathy and accessibility.

Design Tools & Technical Understanding

  • Design Tool Proficiency : Expertise with industry-standard design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, and Sketch.
  • Technical Understanding : A solid grasp of the basic principles of how websites and applications work (e.g., front-end basics, development workflows) to effectively frame design decisions within technical constraints.

    • Research Methods & Usability

  • User Research and Usability Testing : Expertise in a variety of user research methods, including the ability to plan, conduct, synthesize, and present findings from usability tests, interviews, and other research activities.

    • Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field (Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Software Engineering, Interaction Design, Computer Science, etc.)
  • 2+ years professional work experience as a UI / UX designer
  • Prior teaching experience preferred

    • If you are a design professional eager to share your knowledge and shape future talent, we encourage you to apply!

    Benefits

  • Training & Development
  • Fun & Energetic, Family-Based Environment
  • Continuous Growth Opportunities
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Options
  • Health Savings & Flexible Spending Options (HSA & FSA)
  • Basic Life & Accident Insurance
  • Short & Long-term Disability
  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • SCI is an Equal Opportunity employer.

    • About Southern Careers Institute

    SCI has been changing lives for over 60 years, now and we’re just getting started. We offer certification-based training with programs in Medical, Business, Cosmetology, Skilled-Trades and Technology with campuses spanning across central and south Texas as well as online. Our students can graduate most of our programs in under one year and with real-world experience under their belt.

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