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The WKU Department of Art & Design invites applicants for a tenure-track eligible assistant professor of UX Practice/ UX Design, effective August 2023. We are seeking a colleague who has a keen understanding of human-centered UX theory and methodology to take an important role in the development of our UX Design program and bring energy and expertise to a community of highly motivated students. Candidates with experience in design practices that are both physical and digital are encouraged to apply.

Essential duties and responsibilities will include:

• Teach a rotation of UX and UI Design courses.
• Maintain proficiency with industry-standard digital tools and software and a contemporary understanding of best practices in design.
• Create an environment of learning through effective teaching skills, maintain a student-centered focus, and update curriculum to keep it current with industry standards. 
• Advise and mentor a combination of beginning, intermediate, and advanced art and design students.
• Continued development of personal research and/or creative work. 
• Service to the department, college, university, and community. 

• Terminal degree completed by August 2023 in a relevant field; or a bachelor's degree with relevant industry experience
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in the latest industry standard software applications
• A substantial portfolio of creative or client-based work

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services (EEO). To request an accommodation, report/express a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Mr. Joshua Hayes, EEO Director/Title IX Investigator/University ADA Coordinator, via email at [email protected] or by phone at (270) 745-5121.

The University is also required to investigate complaints of sex and gender-based harassment, also a form of discrimination, and has designated the Title IX Coordinator as the individual responsible for coordinating the investigation and response to such complaints. The Title IX Coordinator for the University is Ms. Ena Demir, who can be contacted via email at [email protected] or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

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