Sessional Instructional Assistant, Inf2164h - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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University of Toronto**
Faculty of Information

_ Emergency Job Posting - Sessional Instructional Assistant_

Fall Term 2023 (September - December)

INF2164H — UX Research and Design for Video Games

This course examines the particular roles of User Experience Design (UXD) and User Experience Research (UXR) in video games and the video games industry.

The course specializes in video games as interactive interfaces, introduces core video game concepts, discusses the role of UX in the video game development process, and highlights how and when core UX research methods are applicable to this unique domain.

Key trends in the video game industry will be illustrated with current examples.

Throughout the course, students will practice video game analysis, heuristic evaluation of video games, as well as usability, appreciation, and challenge testing using industry-standard user research tools.

Inclusivity, accessibility, and making video games for everyone will be a recurring theme that reflects the current state of the industry.

Class Schedule:
Thursday 9:00am - 12:00pm.

You are required to be located in the geographical proximity to the applicable University premises as of the starting date.

Qualifications:

Duties
Assistance with course administration (labs, grading assignments, tests, exams), and other duties as assigned.

Duties may include class attendance and 1 hour office hour after each major assignment given in class, typically 3 assignments x 1 hour each.

Duties of this position shall be performed at the campus on which the position is located._

Hours of work:65 hours

Estimated Course Enrolment: 70

Rate of Pay:
Sessional Instructional Assistant - $ 52.26/hour (+ vacation pay)

Application Deadline:
September 7, 2023, 11:59PM

Jennifer Laurentius, Payroll Administrator
Faculty of Information, 140 St. George Street

University of Toronto

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12.