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UX/UI Design Instructor (Part-Time) – University of Birmingham
🎓 Empower the Next Generation of Designers
📍 Location: United Kingdom (Remote with preference for local candidates)
🕒 Schedule: Part-time (Evenings), 24-week program
Are you a seasoned UX/UI designer who is passionate about education and mentorship? Do you want to use your professional experience to give back to the design community, all while maintaining your current career? If so, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.
Trilogy Education Services, a 2U, Inc. brand, is hiring experienced UX/UI professionals to teach in our University of Birmingham UX/UI Design Boot Camp. We are looking for individuals who not only bring technical expertise but also bring energy, empathy, and communication skills to inspire the next wave of digital design professionals.
🌍 About Trilogy Education / 2U, Inc.
At Trilogy Education, we partner with world-class universities to deliver boot camps that bridge the digital skills gap. Since launching our first class in 2015, we’ve expanded to over 300 programs in partnership with more than 50 top-tier universities across the globe.
Our mission is simple: to help learners change their lives by acquiring real-world tech skills. We equip instructors with comprehensive support, structured lesson plans, and innovative teaching tools — so you can focus on delivering a powerful and engaging learning experience.
🧠 What You’ll Teach
As a UX/UI Design Instructor, you’ll lead a cohort of adult learners through a 24-week boot camp, helping them gain in-demand skills in user experience and interface design. You’ll teach a modern curriculum that covers key areas such as:
🔍 User-Centered Research & Strategy
- Conducting user interviews and usability testing
- Creating personas, user stories, and journey maps
- Synthesizing research insights into actionable design strategies
🧱 Visual Design & Prototyping
- Wireframing and mockups using tools like Adobe XD, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- Applying design principles: typography, color theory, composition, iconography
- Building high-fidelity prototypes and storyboards
💻 UI Development Fundamentals
- Responsive web design using HTML5, CSS3, and Bootstrap
- Basic interactivity with JavaScript and jQuery
- Familiarity with design systems and Atomic Design principles
This is a hands-on, project-based course, where you’ll guide students in applying what they learn through team exercises, client projects, and portfolio development.
🧾 Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging lectures and live coding sessions based on provided curriculum
- Foster an interactive learning environment through discussions, Q&A, and demos
- Offer 1:1 student support, mentorship, and career guidance
- Track student progress and provide constructive feedback
- Collaborate with the academic support team to ensure a smooth learning journey
- Encourage peer learning, confidence-building, and a community of growth
📆 Schedule & Commitment
- Duration: 24 weeks
- Class Format: Part-time, evening sessions
- Schedule: Monday/Wednesday/Thursday or Monday/Tuesday/Thursday
- Time: 5:45 PM – 10:00 PM GMT
- Classes held remotely via Zoom (future in-person potential for local instructors)
This is a part-time opportunity that allows you to continue your full-time career while giving back to the design community in a meaningful way.
🧰 What You’ll Need to Succeed
✅ Minimum Requirements
- 4–5+ years of professional UX/UI design experience
- Bachelor’s degree (any relevant discipline)
- Strong knowledge of design tools and workflows
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, or similar
- Experience in web prototyping (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap)
- Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
- Strong communication skills and a passion for helping others
💻 Tech Requirements
- Reliable internet connection
- Laptop or desktop with camera and microphone
- At least one additional monitor
- Zoom experience preferred
💡 Why Teach with Trilogy Education?
Teaching with Trilogy/2U offers more than just a side income — it’s a chance to:
- 🔄 Keep your skills sharp by explaining and demonstrating best practices
- 🌍 Give back to aspiring designers and career-changers
- 🤝 Join a global network of talented professionals and educators
- 📚 Access ongoing training and support to help you grow as an instructor
- ❤️ Experience the fulfillment of mentorship and life-changing impact
You’ll receive structured lesson plans, classroom tools, and direct support from our academic team — we set you up for success from day one.
🚨 Important Application Details
Please apply using your FULL LEGAL NAME as listed on your official government-issued identification (e.g., passport, national ID, birth certificate). This is required for onboarding and compliance purposes.
🚀 Ready to Inspire the Next Generation of Designers?
If you’re ready to combine your passion for UX/UI design with the opportunity to change lives, we want to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of tech education — one student at a time.
🔗 Apply now and start making an impact today!