Adjunct Instructor — Master of Professional Studies in User Experience Design

Job overview

The Adjunct Instructor role is onsite in Columbus, OH, teaching part-time in the Spring 2027 Master of Professional Studies in User Experience Design program. Compensation is not specified. Columbus College of Art & Design provides undergraduate and graduate education in art and design. The instructor delivers practice-informed graduate-level teaching and mentors students in contemporary user experience practice. The role supports the program’s learning goals through relevant instruction, collaboration with faculty, and an inclusive approach grounded in critical thinking and ethical design.

What you'll do

• Teach courses within the UX curriculum
• connect professional practice with classroom learning
• contribute expertise in areas such as UX design, usability testing, user research, interaction design, information architecture, service design, design strategy, product design, accessibility, or related topics
• collaborate with faculty
• mentor graduate students
• support inclusive and culturally responsive teaching.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

adjunct instructor

part-time

columbus oh

43215

spring 2027

user experience design

graduate instruction

usability testing

user research

inclusive design

columbus college of art & design

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Part-time appointment for Spring 2027; bachelor’s degree required; a terminal or master’s degree in UX, interaction design, HCI, design, or a related field is preferred and may be complemented or substituted by substantial professional experience.

About the employer

Columbus College of Art & Design is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.