UX604 BR: Research Methods II (Winter 2025)

Job title:

UX604 BR: Research Methods II (Winter 2025)

Company

Wilfrid Laurier University

Job description

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Liberal ArtsDepartment: User Experience DesignCampus: BrantfordEmployee Group: WLUFARequisition ID: 8716Position Title: UX604 BR – Research Methods IITerm: Winter 2025 (January 6, 2025 – April 4, 2025)Days/Times: Thursdays, 7:00PM – 9:50PMHours per week/Hours Total: 3 per week/36 totalType of Course: In-personAnticipated Class Size: 40Additional Course Requirements: NonePosted on: October 1, 2024Posting ends: October 15, 2024Position Summary:Building upon theories and research methods that were introduced in UX Research Methods I, the focus of this course is on the methods for summative UX research with a specific focus on quantitative and statistical methods for the evaluation of usability in human-centred design. This course focusses on how usability can be interpreted in terms of user performance and satisfaction and emphasizes that usability is dependent on the specific circumstances in which a system, product, or service is used.Qualifications – Required: PhDQualifications – Other:

• Experience teaching or providing training in UX Research
• Two or more years experience teaching at the college or university level
• Two or more years professional experience conducting UX Research

Note: Individuals who hold a CTF position to teach a graduate-level course will be required to Special Graduate Faculty Status. A nomination will be submitted on your behalf by the UX program.Salary: $9,206.40 subject to CA 25.2Application Deadline: October 15, 2024Submit with Application:Required for All Applicants

• CV with current contact information (required)

(please click the link to download form)Required for External Applicants

• Names and Contact Information for Referees
• Evidence of Good Teaching / Official Course Evaluations
• Verification of Degree

Optional

• Cover Letter
• Teaching Dossier
• Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)

Applicants will be required to submit proof of academic credentials for highest degree prior to being awarded a contract. It is highly recommended that applicants include this verification with their application.Application Deadline:Applications may be addressed to:Dr. Kathryn Carter
Chair, Part-time Appointment Committee User Experience Design
Faculty of Liberal Arts
Wilfrid Laurier UniversityQuestions can be directed to Felicia Deonarain (fdeonarain@wlu.ca). Please indicate the course number in the email subject line.To Apply:Please click the gold “Apply Now” button located on the top right hand side of the page.You will be asked to sign in if you have already created an account. If you are not a registered user you may create an account to apply to career opportunities. Once an account is created you will be able to sign in to apply for the position.This appointment is in accordance with the , for which the Wilfrid Laurier Faculty Association (WLUFA) is the exclusive bargaining agent. All applicants are assessed using both the “Appendix H: Assessment of CTF Candidates under 13.6.1” in the collective agreement and the . Candidates should review these documents and ensure the information required is easily accessible in the application.Please Note:is used to apply to an individual posting and must be submitted with each application. The completed form is to be uploaded with all other application materials by the deadline listed in the course posting. Refer to Appendix I of the for further guidance about completing the CAF and Appendix H for details on how this form will be scored.CTF Members (those who have taught a Laurier in the last 36 months) may wish to submit a single application to multiple course postings via the Posted Course Application Form (PCAF) Appendix G, which includes the CAF. The link to the Faculty specific PCAF is included in the email notification of posted courses you would have received from the hiring department/program/area at Laurier. The PCAF is a separate form due within 5 days of the email notification of posted courses and is submitted via Qualtrics. Refer to this notification for the link to the PCAF. Members who do not submit a PCAF may apply for posted course through a separate application for each course. Refer to the collective agreement for additional information on the PCAF.For Supplementary Remuneration for large classes or multi-section courses, see Article 28.3Pursuant to Article 13.5 of the Collective Agreement for Contract Teaching Faculty (CTF) and Part-time Librarians, all applicants shall apply electronically. Applications must be received by 23:59 local time of the date on the posting.Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier’s Employee Success Factors.Diversity and creating a culture of inclusion is a key pillar of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Strategic Academic Plan and is one of Laurier’s core values. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates from equity deserving groups. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at indigenous@wlu.ca. Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity and Accessibility at equity@wlu.ca. We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posting in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources at hr@wlu.ca.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In accordance with the requirements of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the successful applicants will be required to prove they are legally able to work in Canada.Members of the designated groups must self-identify to the appropriate Dean(s) to be considered for employment equity.All course offerings will be contingent on adequate student registration and subject to budgetary funding.Members of the Contract Teaching Faculty bargaining unit:Should you be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please visit www.wlu.ca/careers for additional information and the online application system. All applications must be submitted online.All applications shall be reviewed and considered under a set of criteria established by the part-time hiring committee. Only those applicants recommended for a position will be contacted.

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Location

Brantford, ON

Job date

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 04:22:43 GMT

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