Interface Planning and Design Instructor

Overview

Position: Interface Planning and Design Instructor
Department: Web Development and Interactive Design
Type: Part-time
Date Posted: March 30, 2021

VanArts is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual who’s passionate about interface planning and design for the web. The successful candidate is excited to share their passion with others. As a key instructor in the Web Development and Interactive Design Program you love to teach and educate, you’re up with current design trends and technology. Exciting industry changes thrill you and expanding your student's minds about what’s possible is at the top of your list.

This is a part-time position leaving you ample time for other work and projects beyond the school walls. We love working professionals who also love to teach.

Reports To
Department Head of Web Development & Interactive Design.

Responsibilities

• Review and plan out course material before beginning each course
• Ensure content accuracy
• Prepare lesson plans
• Deliver course curriculum to students via in-class lectures, demonstrations, workshops, presentations, handouts, etc.
• Assess and evaluate student work. Grade assignments and provide students with constructive feedback that supports creative development
• Provide input to the head of the department in regards to updating the curriculum
• Attend meetings as needed
• Maintain a professional environment for students
• Foster students towards employment in the industry

Knowledge, Education, and Skills

• Minimum of 2 years industry experience and relevant certificate diploma or degree, or minimum 10 years industry experience.
• In-depth knowledge of web design and key applications such as Adobe CC programs (especially Photoshop and Illustrator)
• Advanced knowledge in, and the ability to teach:
  • Design and content planning for web sites
  • Wireframes and sitemap creation
  • Plan and analyze user research
  • Design icons, navigation, and interface elements that satisfy user needs and expectations
  • Design advanced user interfaces that improve user experience
  • Design advanced SAAS platforms and enterprise web application interfaces
• A strong understanding of e-commerce design planning
• Previous teaching, training, or mentoring is a big plus

This class runs: 1 class/week for 12 weeks. Each class is 3 hours for a total of 36 hours of instructional time.