UX115 VS: UX Research Methods I (Winter 2027)
Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Liberal Arts
Department: User Experience Design
Campus: Other
Employee Group: WLUFA
Requisition ID: 10852
Position Title: UX115 VS: UX Research Methods I (Winter 2027)
Term: Winter 2027 (January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027)
Days/Times: Tuesday and Thursday 5:30pm – 6:50pm
Hours per week/Hours Total: 3 per week/36 total
Mode of Delivery: Virtual Synchronous
Type of Instruction: Lecture
Anticipated Class Size: 60
Additional Course Requirements: None
Posted on: Friday May 22, 2026
Posting ends: Friday June 5, 2026
AI tools will be used in the hiring process: No
Position Summary: This course introduces students to the formative stages of the UX research process including concepts and techniques used to understand users and their needs/behaviours/tasks/goals, before designing solutions/interventions. Students also learn methods for communicating results including data-driven personas, journey maps and storyboards. Students are required to completed the TCPS course on research ethics.
Qualifications – Required Academic Degree: Master’s Degree
Qualifications – Other
PhD with emphasis in User Experience, Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, Interaction Design or equivalent is preferred
Teaching experience at the college or university level or experience providing training in UX qualitative research or equivalent is required
Applied qualitative research practice involving human subjects or equivalent is required
Commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in the classroom is preferred
Currency with industry best practices and tools relevant to the course is preferred
Salary: $9913.75
Application Deadline: Friday June 5, 2026
Submit with Application:
Required for All Applicants
CV with current contact information (required)
Candidate Application Form (CAF) (click on the link to download the form)
Required for External Applicants
Names and Contact Information for Referees
Evidence of Good Teaching/Official Course Evaluations
Verification of highest degree
Optional
Cover Letter
Teaching Dossier
Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)
Note: A Cover Letter is not expected (unless noted as required) as the CAF will include information that is typically included in a Cover Letter.
Applications may be addressed to:
To Apply:
Dr. Geoff Spurr
Chair, Part-time Appointment Committee
User Experience Design
Questions can be directed to Nicole Morgan ([email protected]). Please indicate the course number in the email subject line.
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 Contract Teaching Faculty and Part-time Librarians Collective Agreement, 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 program specific rubric. Candidates should review these documents and ensure the information required is easily accessible in the application.
Please Note:
Assessment of your application will be based primarily on the Candidate Application Form (CAF). The Part-time Appointment Committee is only required to review the CAF, Curriculum Vitae, and any specifically referenced pages in a supplemental document(s) to ensure fair assessment of each candidate.
Candidate Application form (CAF) 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 Contract Teaching Faculty Collective Agreement for further guidance about completing the CAF and Appendix H for details on how this form will be scored.
For Supplementary Remuneration for marking and grading allowance, see Article 28.2, and coordination of large classes or multi-section courses, see Article 28.3
Pursuant 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 qualified members of the equity-deserving groups. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcome to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at [email protected]. Candidates from other equity-deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcome to contract Equity and Accessibility at [email protected]. We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posted in an alternative format, please contact Faculty Relations at [email protected].
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Members of the equity-deserving 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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Department: User Experience Design
Campus: Other
Employee Group: WLUFA
Requisition ID: 10852
Position Title: UX115 VS: UX Research Methods I (Winter 2027)
Term: Winter 2027 (January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027)
Days/Times: Tuesday and Thursday 5:30pm – 6:50pm
Hours per week/Hours Total: 3 per week/36 total
Mode of Delivery: Virtual Synchronous
Type of Instruction: Lecture
Anticipated Class Size: 60
Additional Course Requirements: None
Posted on: Friday May 22, 2026
Posting ends: Friday June 5, 2026
AI tools will be used in the hiring process: No
Position Summary: This course introduces students to the formative stages of the UX research process including concepts and techniques used to understand users and their needs/behaviours/tasks/goals, before designing solutions/interventions. Students also learn methods for communicating results including data-driven personas, journey maps and storyboards. Students are required to completed the TCPS course on research ethics.
Qualifications – Required Academic Degree: Master’s Degree
Qualifications – Other
PhD with emphasis in User Experience, Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, Interaction Design or equivalent is preferred
Teaching experience at the college or university level or experience providing training in UX qualitative research or equivalent is required
Applied qualitative research practice involving human subjects or equivalent is required
Commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in the classroom is preferred
Currency with industry best practices and tools relevant to the course is preferred
Salary: $9913.75
Application Deadline: Friday June 5, 2026
Submit with Application:
Required for All Applicants
CV with current contact information (required)
Candidate Application Form (CAF) (click on the link to download the form)
Required for External Applicants
Names and Contact Information for Referees
Evidence of Good Teaching/Official Course Evaluations
Verification of highest degree
Optional
Cover Letter
Teaching Dossier
Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)
Note: A Cover Letter is not expected (unless noted as required) as the CAF will include information that is typically included in a Cover Letter.
Applications may be addressed to:
To Apply:
Dr. Geoff Spurr
Chair, Part-time Appointment Committee
User Experience Design
Questions can be directed to Nicole Morgan ([email protected]). Please indicate the course number in the email subject line.
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 Contract Teaching Faculty and Part-time Librarians Collective Agreement, 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 program specific rubric. Candidates should review these documents and ensure the information required is easily accessible in the application.
Please Note:
Assessment of your application will be based primarily on the Candidate Application Form (CAF). The Part-time Appointment Committee is only required to review the CAF, Curriculum Vitae, and any specifically referenced pages in a supplemental document(s) to ensure fair assessment of each candidate.
Candidate Application form (CAF) 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 Contract Teaching Faculty Collective Agreement for further guidance about completing the CAF and Appendix H for details on how this form will be scored.
For Supplementary Remuneration for marking and grading allowance, see Article 28.2, and coordination of large classes or multi-section courses, see Article 28.3
Pursuant 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 qualified members of the equity-deserving groups. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcome to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at [email protected]. Candidates from other equity-deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcome to contract Equity and Accessibility at [email protected]. We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posted in an alternative format, please contact Faculty Relations at [email protected].
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Members of the equity-deserving 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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