Student Employee- UI/UX Teaching Assistant (TA)

Position: UI/UX Teaching Assistant (TA)

Department: UI/UX Program

Reports To: UI/UX Faculty

Position Details

Type: Part-time, student position

Location: On campus at Ensign College, Salt Lake City, UT

Start Date: 9/2/2025

Position Summary

Ensign College is seeking a UI/UX Teaching Assistant (TA) to support the growing UI/UX Associate of Applied Science degree and the UI Certificate program. The TA will provide meaningful assistance to faculty in managing new and upcoming UI courses, help enhance the student learning experience, and contribute to the development of tools and resources used in the program.

As a disciple of Jesus Christ, the TA will serve in a way that exemplifies Gospel-centered principles, uplifts others, and inspires hope. This role also includes promoting the program internally at Ensign College in alignment with approved policies and standards.

Responsibilities

Support faculty in managing and delivering UI/UX courses.

Assist with the UX design of applications that streamline grading and assignment feedback.

Promote the UI/UX program within Ensign College according to approved guidelines.

Provide design support and mentorship to students as needed.

Apply Christlike attributes in all interactions, fostering an environment of learning, service, and encouragement.

Collaborate with faculty to improve course materials and student experiences.

Demonstrate proficiency in using AI tools to create, refine, and edit content.

Qualifications

Significant design experience as a student and/or through external projects or employment.

Proficiency with one or more design tools, such as Figma, Canva, or Adobe Illustrator.

Strong interpersonal and electronic communication skills.

Experience using AI tools to enhance design workflows and create/edit content.

Application Requirements

Interested students should submit the following:

Resume

Portfolio show casing design experience and creativity

In addition to fulfilling this purpose, each employee continuously strives to bring about the mission of Ensign College, which is to develop capable and trusted disciples of Jesus Christ.

All employees accept as conditions of employment that they will:

• Be currently enrolled as an Ensign College student, taking at least 6 credits (3 credits per block), and be in good academic standing.

• Refrain from behavior or expression that seriously and adversely affects the college mission or the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,

• Act in accordance with the Church Educational System Honor Code and the Dress and Grooming Principles and Expectations, (See Employee Conduct Policy),

• Comply with all college policies and procedures,

• Commitment to bring about the purposes of Ensign College,

• Maintain these conditions of employment on an ongoing basis.

Ensign College is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, genetic information, or veteran's status. As an educational institution owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ensign College gives lawful hiring preference to qualified, faithful members of the Church who are in good standing.