Adjunct Faculty – Design Department, DESGD 260, DESPX 260, DESGD 362

Brigham Young University

. Teach undergraduate courses DESGD 260/DESPX 260: User Experience 1 and DESGD 362: Interactive Typographic Systems .

Posted 11/6/2026part-timeProvo • Utah • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in teaching User Experience and Interactive Typographic Systems, with a strong foundation in graphic design principles and usability. Capable of engaging college-level students through effective communication and collaboration while adhering to academic and religious standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

User Experience DesignGraphic DesignHuman-Computer InteractionTeaching ExperienceCurriculum Development

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Hard Skills

UsabilityUser FlowsMental ModelsGraphic SystemsTypographic HierarchyDigital Product ApplicationsComplex WebsitesVisual ConceptsAesthetic Principles

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborative ApproachEnthusiastic TeachingCritical Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

BABSBFAMSMFA

Industry Keywords

Digital Graphic DesignInterface DesignAcademic StandardsHonor CodeMission Alignment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach undergraduate courses DESGD 260/DESPX 260: User Experience 1 and DESGD 362: Interactive Typographic Systems
Use department-approved curriculum
Teach usability, user flows, mental models, graphic systems, and typographic hierarchy
Assign practical, industry-relevant work involving digital product applications, complex websites, and unique interfaces
Provide instruction on visual concepts, strategy, communication, and aesthetic principles of graphic design
Lecture, create assignments, grade, conduct critiques, and communicate/respond to student emails

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA, BS, or BFA required, preferably in user experience design, graphic design, human-computer interaction, or industrial design
Required degree must be completed by the start date
MS or MFA in Graphic Design or Interaction Design preferred
Experience communicating with college-level students and collaborating with colleagues in a collegial manner
Efficient thinker with a unique and enthusiastic approach to helping students
Professional experience in fields relevant to user experience design, interface design, and digital graphic design
Updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement required at application
Must relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment
LDS members must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend
All employees must abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards
Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time faculty are not required to hold office hours, attend staff meetings, serve on committees, or mentor students
Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status