Front-end Development for Interactive Applications instructor - Design related

at  Kwantlen Polytechnic University

QUALIFIED FACULTY LIST

Internal Closing Date:

POSITION OVERVIEW

The FDIT program is seeking to hire candidates for our Qualified Faculty List (QFL) to be part of a dynamic team in two distinct, yet related areas: Design-related courses and Computer Science and Technology (CSIT) courses within the Front-End Development for Interactive Applications program. In the design-related courses, we are looking for individuals with expertise in visual communication, user experience design, and design thinking. These positions will focus on fostering creativity and innovation in areas such as graphic design, branding, and design strategy. For the CSIT courses, we seek candidates with a strong background in software development, web development, and computer programming. These positions will involve teaching courses in programming languages, software engineering, and emerging technologies, with an emphasis on hands-on learning and practical application. While the two roles are distinct, they are interconnected, with opportunities for collaboration and interdisciplinary coursework to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the intersection between design and technology (also see the FDIT PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR – CSIT-related courses posting).
Qualified Faculty List (QFL) is utilized for Non-Regular type 1 contracts as they become available. A non-regular Type 1 faculty member is a non-regular faculty member who is hired for a defined period, to teach specific courses or perform specific work such as substitutions, vacation coverage, short-term emergency hires and other work that is not expected to be ongoing. The FDIT program is also vetting current instructors from across KPU to be inventoried for our QFL. Calendar descriptions for each course are included at the end of the posting. We are seeking applicants who are qualified to teach one or a selection of the following courses:

QUALIFICATIONS: (DESIGN)

• Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, interaction design, or related disciplines or academic credentials and experience appropriate to areas of responsibility.
• Post-secondary teaching experience, minimum 3 years preferred, or a teaching credential and 5 years related work experience.
• Experience working in a teaching-intensive post-secondary institution is an asset.
• Proven track record of leading teams and project management within a design-related industry role.
• Specialized knowledge of graphic design and layout.
• Extensive knowledge of and ability to work in Adobe Creative Suites, including motion and building animations.
• Extensive knowledge of UX artifacts such as Customer Journey Maps, User Personas, User Scenarios, Information Architecture, User Flows and Prototypes.
• Extensive experience with wireframing, product visual design and prototyping tools.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and understanding of UX design principles, UX research methodologies, UI design and usability guidelines through strong hands-on experience and a compelling portfolio.

CALENDAR DESCRIPTIONS:

• DESIGN: Year 1 | Term 1 & 2

FDIT 1140: USER EXPERIENCE (UX) FOUNDATIONS - TERM 1

Students will be introduced to the principles of user experience (UX) design, including design research methodologies, user flows, site architecture, prototyping, and user personas and their relationship to product design decisions. They will better understand the end-to-end workflows associated with interactive applications, from concept to launch, as well as the opportunities for front-end developers to collaborate on successful project delivery.

Faculty members of FDIT are also expected to contribute and participate in any of the following:

• Curriculum development and review.
• Assisting students outside of scheduled class time.
• Preparation processes and site visits.
• Service and representation of the programme on various university committees, internally and externally.