Adjunct Pool - Digital Media and Design Department

Cal Lutheran is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and McNair Institution, seeking candidates with a demonstrated commitment to and success working in diverse, multicultural, and multi-racial communities, particularly in mentoring African American, Latinx, and Native American students. The university encourages applicants from all faiths or none and advocates for justice and fairness for all people.

Cal Lutheran is an accredited, private, comprehensive university dedicated to engaging students in critical inquiry and educating leaders for a global society. The university is home to more than 3,100 undergraduate and graduate students from 67 countries, with 52% from underrepresented groups and 43% of freshmen as first-generation students. Faculty are 32% people of color.

About the Role

Under the direction of the Dean, Department Chair, or Program Director, the Adjunct Faculty Member is responsible for providing academic instruction in User Interface/User Experience (UI/UX) Design Principles to undergraduate and/or graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic instruction through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher-order thinking skills among students.
• Advise and instruct students on programs of study, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services as appropriate.
• Observe and evaluate student performance through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide timely feedback.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes, aligning with department and university mission/goals.
• Maintain accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, and learning outcomes; submit data and reports in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks and software in collaboration with discipline faculty.
• Integrate current and emerging instructional technologies to enhance teaching and the educational experience.
• Maintain professional standards that protect student confidentiality.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from a recognized graduate institution or equivalent professional experience and recognition, with specialization in User Interface/User Experience (UI/UX) Design.
• Thorough and accurate knowledge of current theory and practice within the subject discipline.
• Ability to deliver course curricula using various learning styles.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of university students, including those with disabilities.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Skills

• Demonstrated expertise in UI/UX Design Principles and best practices of effective teaching.
• Proficiency in integrating instructional delivery technologies into the learning process.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on mentoring and advising students.

Pay

$32–$34.50 per hour.

Schedule

Part-time adjunct faculty positions for Fall and Spring semesters. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

California Lutheran University is located midway between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles.