Adjunct Instructor - User Experience & Interaction Design

About the role

The Creative Studio at Champlain College is seeking to fill an adjunct faculty position in the User Experience & Interaction Design Program for the Fall 2026 semester. The available course is UXD 206 Web Design I.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing sites and make intentional visual design decisions
• Build responsive, multi-page websites using HTML and CSS
• Teach in a career-focused, hands-on learning environment
• Work with Adobe software and CSS + HTML

Requirements

• Experience with Adobe software and CSS + HTML is required
• A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of industry experience in relevant areas are required
• A Master's degree in a related field, relevant experience, and teaching experience is preferred

Qualifications

No prior coding experience required.

Skills

• Adobe software proficiency
• CSS and HTML knowledge
• Ability to teach in a hands-on, career-focused environment

Benefits

Compensation for this position is determined by: Credit hours taught per semester, Current collective bargaining agreement rates for adjunct faculty. Detailed compensation information will be provided to qualified candidates during the interview process.

Pay

Champlain College offers competitive adjunct faculty rates consistent with regional standards and union agreements.

Schedule

Days and times are generally flexible to accommodate adjuncts' schedules, but may occasionally depend on lab availability.

Application Instructions

To apply, please follow the link below and submit the following application materials:

• Resume/CV
• Letter addressing the desired qualifications and how your experiences contribute to the academic excellence and inclusive community at Champlain College

About the Creative Studio

The Creative Studio at Champlain College fosters a career-focused hands-on learning environment. Our classes are generally very interactive and faculty are encouraged to bring meaningful experiences to the classroom. Classes are held on campus in Burlington, Vermont.

About Champlain College

Founded in 1878, Champlain College is a small, private, not-for-profit college in Burlington, Vermont overlooking Lake Champlain and the Adirondack mountains. Its career-driven approach to higher education prepares students for professional life from their very first semester. For the fifth year in a row, Champlain was named a "Most Innovative School" in the North by U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges" 2020 regional rankings and ranked #9 on The Princeton Review's "2025 Top Schools for Game Design."