Industry Expert in Residence, Visiting Instructor, UXD

Job Type: Part time

Job Number: JR-024660

Location: United States

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The salary range for this position takes into account the
wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training;
licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at
or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A
reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Grade: Faculty 505 Pay Range: $ – $

Job Description

The Industry Expert in
Residence provides students with an applied industry perspective, networking opportunities, professional skill development, and a real-world
context connected to specific coursework.

This opportunity is a three-month, part-time residency, requiring an estimated 10 hours per
month. The role is intentionally structured as a short-term engagement, offering industry professionals a meaningful way to contribute
without a long-term commitment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging one-to-many learning
  events for students, such as industry talks, skills workshops, portfolio reviews, and Q&A sessions.

• Share real-world industry
  insights and practices, helping students understand current trends, expectations, and career pathways within the field.

• Host
  “day in the life” sessions that provide transparent perspectives on professional roles, workplace environments, and career
  progression.

• Provide constructive portfolio, project, or work feedback to help students strengthen industry readiness and
  improve the quality of their work.

• Develop and facilitate practical skills workshops that allow students to apply
  industry-relevant tools, methods, and approaches.

• Serve as an accessible industry mentor and resource, encouraging student
  questions and providing guidance about entering and navigating the profession.

• Collaborate with faculty and program staff to
  align residency events with student learning goals and current program priorities.

• Create a welcoming, inclusive learning
  environment that encourages participation from students with diverse backgrounds and levels of experience.

• Contribute
  insights on emerging industry trends that can inform program improvements and student preparation.

• Participate in program
  evaluation and reflection, sharing observations and recommendations at the end of the residency to strengthen future industry engagement
  initiatives.

This job description includes a general representation of job requirements rather than a comprehensive
inventory of all required responsibilities or work activities. The contents of this document or related job requirements may change at any
time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated
  knowledge of designated industry and related professional practice.

• Ability to provide clear, practical, industry-aligned
  feedback to students on work products, portfolios, and professional readiness.

• Strong communication and facilitation skills,
  with the ability to engage learners effectively in a virtual environment.

• Ability to mentor emerging professionals and
  connect student learning to workplace expectations and career pathways.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with program
  leadership, faculty, and staff in support of student engagement and event delivery.

• Comfort working in online environments
  and using virtual tools to support communication, feedback, and student interaction.

Education

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years UXD industry
  experience

• Minimum of 2 years providing coaching, supporting, and or leading colleagues or students

Experience in lieu of education

Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may
substitute for education degree requirements. Generally, equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of
education and is the discretion of the hiring manager.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in relevant
  field

• 5+ years of Industry experience

• Experience with distance learning or remote
  coaching/mentoring

• Prior Beta or SME contributions to WGU projects

• Experience working in an online or remote
  environment

Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Works
primarily from home within the continental United States and is available to travel to meetings as required.
Must be able to lift up to
15 pounds at times.

Position & Application Details

Part-time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working less
than 30 standard weekly hours): This is a part-time, regular position (classified for less than 30 SWH) that is eligible for vision and
mental healthcare; flexible spending account; voluntary life insurance; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental
coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and prorated paid holidays
and accrued sick time.

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to
apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most
critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who
require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.