Chair, UX/UI and Interaction Design & Deputy Chair, Digital Multimedia Design

The Graduate School of Technology is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Program Chair for the M.S. in UX/UI and Interaction Design program. This role also encompasses the responsibilities of Deputy Chair for the B.S. in Digital Multimedia Design undergraduate program. The successful candidate will assist the Dean and Undergraduate Department Chair in all aspects of Graduate School and Undergraduate Digital Multimedia Departmental operations. Responsibilities include researching comparative programs for the Digital Multimedia Design (DMD) undergraduate and UX/UI and Interaction Design (UXIN) graduate programs and proposing academic changes to enhance the Digital Multimedia Design undergraduate and UX/UI and Interaction Design graduate programs. The candidate will supervise the faculty for both programs, participate in Chair and Academic Committee deliberations, and undertake special assignments as determined by the Dean. Additionally, the role involves assisting with marketing and recruiting efforts for both the UXIN graduate program and the DMD undergraduate program, while collaborating closely with the Graduate School Technology (GST) administrative organization on school initiatives.

Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

• Program Growth
  • Marketing and recruiting both the UX/UI and Interaction Design graduate program and the Digital Multimedia Design undergraduate program
  • Designing and documenting new programs as warranted
  • Arranging for workshops each semester
  • Promoting programs at information sessions
  • Annually presenting comparative studies for competitive programs
• Faculty and Courses
  • Hiring, supervising, and evaluating full-time and part-time teaching and research faculty
  • Developing programs, structuring and scheduling courses, staffing, evaluating comparative programs, and assessing current programs
  • Assisting in the individual course development and assessment
  • Arranging for workshops each semester
  • Assisting instructors in finding appropriate guest speakers for their courses
  • Performing course resource research for such items as textbooks and audiovisual tools
  • Teaching at least one course
• Management Responsibilities
  • Establishing and maintaining productive connections with Deans, Directors, and Site Coordinators
  • Supporting the Dean in all graduate and undergraduate initiatives
  • Supervising the work of the Digital Multimedia Design Program Coordinator
  • Assisting the graduate UX/UI and Interaction Design Program Director as needed
  • Serving on college-wide committees and participating in college initiatives as directed
  • Participating in preparation for accreditation by organizing program data collection efforts
• Student Support
  • Counseling and advising students regarding the UX/UI and Interaction Design and Digital Multimedia Design programs
  • Responding to inquiries and complaints regarding the UX/UI and Interaction Design program and the undergraduate Digital Multimedia Design program
  • Managing issues with At-Risk students

Education/ Experience

• Master’s Degree (at minimum) required
• At least 3 years academic experience

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Knowledge of educational programming and pedagogy
• Understanding of academic assessment tools
• Strong customer service and organizational skills
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize work
• Ability to maneuver within the academic community
• Strong interest in and commitment to student success
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Access.
• A working familiarity with the Adobe Creative Cloud suite of software.
• Knowledge and proficiency with specific design concepts and software

Travel

• Regular travel to Touro sites which house aspects of the UX/UI and Interaction Design program, the Digital Multimedia Design program, and various Computer Science and Information Systems programs.
• Occasional travel to meetings and conferences out of the city and the state

Physical Demands

• Extensive Use of Computers
• Extensive time sitting and standing
• Able to lift up to 5 lbs.
• Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound