Lecturer-Fixed Term

Position Summary

Michigan State University is seeking mentors with industry and/or academic experience to support the Apple Developer Academy. The ideal candidate will have experience in UI/UX design, app design, and teaching, and will work with the mentor team to create new learning experiences for students.

Job Duties

• Provide mentorship to students
• Review student deliverables and provide constructive feedback
• Continuously develop own skills and learn with/from colleagues
• Share personal expertise with others
• Occasional evening meetings with teams outside of the Detroit Academy
• Openness to international business travel for professional development, training, or collaboration engagements

Position is Planned for a Recurring Basis

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Desired Degree

Masters - App Design

Minimum Requirements

• Key Qualifications
• Design: Knowledge of UX and UI principles
• iOS Ecosystem: Familiarity with iOS Human Interface Guidelines
• Formal design experience: Demonstrated job experience or training in a design-related field
• Demonstrated personal or professional commitment or experience engaging with diverse groups of people

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of UX theories and processes
• Knowledge of user research, empathy and understanding, personas, user stories, prototyping, wireframing, etc.
• Knowledge of design principles (e.g., typography, color palettes, etc.)
• Knowledge of accessibility principles
• Experience with brand identity, logo design, or marketing materials among diverse markets
• Experience with Design Thinking frameworks
• Interest in new pedagogical models (e.g., Challenge Based Learning or experiential learning models)
• Interest in experimenting with new classroom practices
• Interest in empowering a diverse range of students to reach their potential

Other Qualifications

• Team player with good interpersonal skills
• Experience working in a dynamic, diverse team-based setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated leadership ability

Required Application Materials

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Respond to the following prompt:

The Apple Developer Academy distinguishes itself from traditional education settings by relying on mentorship as a teaching model--where mentors interact with diverse students to share their professional expertise and practical insight to encourage their creativity and confidence as they develop their own skills. Tell us about a personal or professional connection that made a long-lasting impact on your life. How would you leverage this experience to be a mentor to a diverse range of students in the Academy?

Websites

• HTTPS://DEVELOPERACADEMY.MSU.EDU

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.