How to Apply
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Job Summary
We are seeking two Instructional Aides to support SI 582: Introduction to Interaction Design (Fall 2026). This is a non-student position.
The role begins July 20, 2026, ahead of the semester start, to support a course-wide accessibility initiative. This start date can be negotiated. Prior to classes beginning, aides will convert existing course materials, including lecture slides, PDFs, and other documents, to meet university and federal accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG guidelines). During the fall semester, aides will assist with instructional support, student engagement, course logistics, grading, and ongoing accessibility needs as they arise.
This position offers meaningful experience at the intersection of interaction design education, digital accessibility, and course development within a collaborative academic environment.
Course Details
In this course, you will learn methods and skills involved in designing and prototyping interactive systems. We will cover the design process from the initial formulation of a design problem to the creation of digital prototypes. This is a lecture, reading, and lab-based course centered around a design project carried out in teams. The class structure is a mix of design activities, lectures, and design critiques of project work. The project-oriented activities and assignments allow you to make progress on your design project and practice interaction design methods and skills. You will work both individually and in groups.
Learning Goals
After taking this course, you should be able to:
- Apply a systematic design process ? move from identifying and framing an interaction design problem through research, ideation, prototyping, and refinement.
- Create effective and user-centered interaction designs by employing core design concepts, usability principles, and best practices across different platforms and contexts.
- Integrate ethical and societal considerations into design choices, including privacy, accessibility, inclusivity, and equity, to reduce the chance of perpetuating existing inequalities.
- Communicate design concepts persuasively ? at multiple levels of refinement (sketches, prototypes, specifications) ? to peers, instructors, and external stakeholders.
- Curate a professional portfolio project that demonstrates your ability to design and prototype an interactive system, enhancing your employability and internship opportunities in interaction design and related fields.
More information about this course can be found on U-M?s Course Catalog via Wolverine Access.
Responsibilities*
- Convert course materials (slides, PDFs, etc.) to meet accessibility standards (WCAG)
- Assist in teaching courses
- Preparing instructional materials
- Managing Canvas site
- Give laboratory or clinical demonstrations
- Lecture and lead laboratory and recitation sections.
- May interact with students regarding course content or grades
Required Qualifications*
- Master's degree in information technology
- 1+ years of experience in an administrative or program support role, especially in higher education.
- Flexibility to occasionally work outside regular business hours to support events.
- Must have a basic understanding of web accessibility guidelines.
- Must have a basic understanding of Interaction Design principles (knowledge about UI/UX fields)
- Sufficient experience with prototyping skills (e.g., Figma) is required.
- Prior experience with our MSI 582 coursework is preferred.
This position is not open to current University of Michigan students.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Locations
School of Information, Leinweber Building, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - This is an in-person position with an occasional need or flexibility for remote work. Hybrid work is possible and follows the UMSI Remote Work Policy and with supervisor approval. Remote work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change depending upon our needs.
Additional Information
You must be eligible to work in the United States, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position. In addition, while remote work is allowable for this position, all work must be performed within the United States and its territories.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.