MDM S25 DG8010 UI/UX Of Immersive Realities Instructor
Apply NowCompany: Toronto Metropolitan University
Location: Toronto, ON M4E 3Y1
Description:
Toronto Metropolitan University is Canada's leader in innovative, career-focused education and a university clearly on the move. It is a distinctly urban university with a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. TMU has a mission to serve societal need and a long-standing commitment to engaging its community.
Guided by a bold Academic Plan, an ambitious research agenda, and a Master Plan to revitalize the campus and surrounding neighbourhood, TMU is the most applied-to university in Ontario relative to available spaces, and its reputation with business and community leaders continues to rise.
TMU offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. Culturally diverse and inclusive, the university is home to 38,950 students, including 2,300 master's and PhD students, nearly 2,700 faculty and staff, and more than 170,000 alumni worldwide. Research at TMU is on a trajectory of success and growth: externally funded research has doubled in the past four years. The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education is Canada's leading provider of university-based adult education. The university's focus on innovation and entrepreneurship is represented most distinctly by the Digital Media Zone, a place for students to collaborate and bring their digital ideas to the marketplace.
Toronto Metropolitan University is reshaping the downtown core of Toronto with three new buildings: the Mattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens, the TMU Image Centre in the heart of campus, and a Student Learning Centre on Yonge Street. In addition, currently in progress is the development of a new multipurpose building, the Church Street development (CSD). This new building will be located just north of Dundas on Church Street and will be home to four academic health services programs, TMU food services, administration, and a student residence.
Appointment Details
Application Deadline: 11:59 pm April 20th, 2025
Course Description:
In this comprehensive course, students will gain a strong understanding of the design principles
and development considerations that encompass virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) applications, but also delve into the fundamentals of crafting unique user experiences and UI that accompany each area of Extended Reality (XR). Throughout this course, students will learn the methodologies to understand the fundamentals of developing for softwares such as Reality Composer, Blender, and Unity to craft an immersive UX. Additionally, students will have access to the Immersion Studio within the TMU Library, which will be instrumental in testing and developing immersive experiences.
Course Objectives:
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to current issues and trends in the emerging
area of XR, give exposure to design complexities for each, development processes and tools
for immersive experiences, and all the elements that make up a complete XR experience.
By the ends of this course, students will:
Understand the UI/UX considerations for designing for XR platforms.
Understand core concepts behind 2D & 3D content development and delivery for XR.
Articulate creative process and vision through design artifacts.
Develop critical thinking around emerging mixed reality technologies and their
future practical direction.
Gain familiarity with game engines that are driving and democratizing content creation,
as well as the underlying production methodology that links content and logic together.
Gain hands-on exposure for developing a complete user experience for immersive VR
Spaces.
Application Deadline: 11:59 pm April 20th, 2025
PLEASE NOTE: Pursuant to the University's https://www.torontomu.ca/policies/policy-list/vaccination-policy/ and as a condition of employment, all successful candidates will be required to either submit valid proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or receive a valid exemption .
Qualifications
Evidence may be requested for all categories.
Education
PhD. or equivalent in field related to target course
PhD (or equivalent)
MBA or equivalent
Terminal degree (PhD) in other discipline
Master degree.
Teaching Experience
Teaching target or similar course at TMU graduate program.
Teaching target or similar course at other university graduate program.
Teaching target or similar course at TMU undergraduate program or another university undergraduate program.
Teaching target course at College.
Practice field experience
Current (past 3 years) practice in related field 6-10 (depends on quality of experience, including relevance to course, level of responsibility, relevant professional accreditation, etc.)
Past (more than 3) years ago) practice in related field.
Currency
Academic publications (refereed) in past 5 years.
Academic publications more than 5 years ago or current (less than 5 years) professional profile (including professional or academic presentations).
Other demonstrated professional currency (practitioner writing, courses taken).
Interactive Skills
The following will be rated based on previous teaching ratings/evaluations:
Lecture presentation
Email Interaction
Follow through with assignments
Application Instruction
Applicant Responsibilities
Candidates who wish to apply for these postings must provide an application with the following information defined in Article 14.9 of the current CUPE 3904 Unit 1 collective agreement
https://www.torontomu.ca/faculty-affairs/resources/documents/collective-agreements/cupe-1-collective-agreement/
The type of appointment that is preferred. The courses or number of sections of the same course and/or package they would like to teach Attach an updated resume and any other relevant information concerning their candidacy. Which courses of all those posted by the Department the candidates consider themselves qualified to teach. (If possible, include the number of times the course content of each of the applied -for courses has been taught). The address or addresses to which the letter of appointment should be sent, and any periods when the candidates cannot be contacted. Instructors with priority of consideration may include which of the Continuing Education credit courses they would prefer should the volume of teaching applied for not be available from the teaching functions available to discharge
Candidates will be evaluated using the following rating criteria and weightings:
Rating Criteria - Weighting%
Selection Criteria - Weighting%:
Candidates will be evaluated using the following rating criteria and weightings:
Additional Information
Toronto Metropolitan University Undergraduate Calendar
https://www.torontomu.ca/calendar/
CUPE Local 3904, Unit 1 - Collective Agreement
https://www.torontomu.ca/faculty-affairs/documents-forms/collective-agreements/cupe-1-collective-agreement/
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
The School/Department will provide upon request to any applicant with CUPE experience a current relative seniority list, with instructors who have taught in the department within the last three academic years ranked according to seniority.
All interested applicants are required to familiarize themselves with Toronto Metropolitan University's Course Management policy, https://www.torontomu.ca/senate/course-outline-policies/course-management-policy-166/ . Detailed course outlines for each course are available in the School/Department and the successful applicants are required to follow them. Calendar course descriptions can be found at https://www.torontomu.ca/calendar/ .
Toronto Metropolitan University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to First Nations, Mtis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, Black-identified persons, other racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
COVID 19 Vaccination Policy
Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to promoting and protecting the health, safety, and well-being of persons, and the economic and social well-being of the community during the COVID-19 pandemic declared by the World Health Organization. PLEASE NOTE: Effective May 1, 2022, the University's Vaccination Policy has been suspended. However, due to the fluid and dynamic nature of the COVID-19 virus, should public health indicators change, the University reserves the right to reinstate the Vaccination Policy, as deemed necessary. Should this policy be reintroduced, all successful candidates will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and provide such proof via the TMU Safe App. Please refer to the COVID 19 Vaccination Policy for additional information
Course delivery may be online, in-person, or hybrid at the sole discretion of the hiring unit. Candidates hired to support in-person courses will be required to carry out their teaching and/or other duties on campus. Candidates are required to have access to appropriate technology (i.e. computer with camera, microphone and high-speed internet).
While applicants may submit Faculty/Course Survey results from Winter 2020 through to Winter 2023, these results will not be used as evidence of teaching effectiveness by the Contract Lecturer Appointment Committee due to the impact of COVID-19 on these semesters. A negative inference will not be drawn if FCS results are not submitted for these semesters. Alternate evidence of teaching effectiveness may be provided by the candidate for consideration by the CLAC.
Guided by a bold Academic Plan, an ambitious research agenda, and a Master Plan to revitalize the campus and surrounding neighbourhood, TMU is the most applied-to university in Ontario relative to available spaces, and its reputation with business and community leaders continues to rise.
TMU offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. Culturally diverse and inclusive, the university is home to 38,950 students, including 2,300 master's and PhD students, nearly 2,700 faculty and staff, and more than 170,000 alumni worldwide. Research at TMU is on a trajectory of success and growth: externally funded research has doubled in the past four years. The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education is Canada's leading provider of university-based adult education. The university's focus on innovation and entrepreneurship is represented most distinctly by the Digital Media Zone, a place for students to collaborate and bring their digital ideas to the marketplace.
Toronto Metropolitan University is reshaping the downtown core of Toronto with three new buildings: the Mattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens, the TMU Image Centre in the heart of campus, and a Student Learning Centre on Yonge Street. In addition, currently in progress is the development of a new multipurpose building, the Church Street development (CSD). This new building will be located just north of Dundas on Church Street and will be home to four academic health services programs, TMU food services, administration, and a student residence.
Appointment Details
Application Deadline: 11:59 pm April 20th, 2025
Course Description:
In this comprehensive course, students will gain a strong understanding of the design principles
and development considerations that encompass virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) applications, but also delve into the fundamentals of crafting unique user experiences and UI that accompany each area of Extended Reality (XR). Throughout this course, students will learn the methodologies to understand the fundamentals of developing for softwares such as Reality Composer, Blender, and Unity to craft an immersive UX. Additionally, students will have access to the Immersion Studio within the TMU Library, which will be instrumental in testing and developing immersive experiences.
Course Objectives:
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to current issues and trends in the emerging
area of XR, give exposure to design complexities for each, development processes and tools
for immersive experiences, and all the elements that make up a complete XR experience.
By the ends of this course, students will:
Understand the UI/UX considerations for designing for XR platforms.
Understand core concepts behind 2D & 3D content development and delivery for XR.
Articulate creative process and vision through design artifacts.
Develop critical thinking around emerging mixed reality technologies and their
future practical direction.
Gain familiarity with game engines that are driving and democratizing content creation,
as well as the underlying production methodology that links content and logic together.
Gain hands-on exposure for developing a complete user experience for immersive VR
Spaces.
Application Deadline: 11:59 pm April 20th, 2025
PLEASE NOTE: Pursuant to the University's https://www.torontomu.ca/policies/policy-list/vaccination-policy/ and as a condition of employment, all successful candidates will be required to either submit valid proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or receive a valid exemption .
Qualifications
Evidence may be requested for all categories.
Education
PhD. or equivalent in field related to target course
PhD (or equivalent)
MBA or equivalent
Terminal degree (PhD) in other discipline
Master degree.
Teaching Experience
Teaching target or similar course at TMU graduate program.
Teaching target or similar course at other university graduate program.
Teaching target or similar course at TMU undergraduate program or another university undergraduate program.
Teaching target course at College.
Practice field experience
Current (past 3 years) practice in related field 6-10 (depends on quality of experience, including relevance to course, level of responsibility, relevant professional accreditation, etc.)
Past (more than 3) years ago) practice in related field.
Currency
Academic publications (refereed) in past 5 years.
Academic publications more than 5 years ago or current (less than 5 years) professional profile (including professional or academic presentations).
Other demonstrated professional currency (practitioner writing, courses taken).
Interactive Skills
The following will be rated based on previous teaching ratings/evaluations:
Lecture presentation
Email Interaction
Follow through with assignments
Application Instruction
Applicant Responsibilities
Candidates who wish to apply for these postings must provide an application with the following information defined in Article 14.9 of the current CUPE 3904 Unit 1 collective agreement
https://www.torontomu.ca/faculty-affairs/resources/documents/collective-agreements/cupe-1-collective-agreement/
Candidates will be evaluated using the following rating criteria and weightings:
Rating Criteria - Weighting%
Selection Criteria - Weighting%:
Candidates will be evaluated using the following rating criteria and weightings:
- Education - 10%
- Experience - 30%
- Currency -20%
- Teaching skills - 30%
- Interactive skills - 10%
Additional Information
Toronto Metropolitan University Undergraduate Calendar
https://www.torontomu.ca/calendar/
CUPE Local 3904, Unit 1 - Collective Agreement
https://www.torontomu.ca/faculty-affairs/documents-forms/collective-agreements/cupe-1-collective-agreement/
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
The School/Department will provide upon request to any applicant with CUPE experience a current relative seniority list, with instructors who have taught in the department within the last three academic years ranked according to seniority.
All interested applicants are required to familiarize themselves with Toronto Metropolitan University's Course Management policy, https://www.torontomu.ca/senate/course-outline-policies/course-management-policy-166/ . Detailed course outlines for each course are available in the School/Department and the successful applicants are required to follow them. Calendar course descriptions can be found at https://www.torontomu.ca/calendar/ .
Toronto Metropolitan University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to First Nations, Mtis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, Black-identified persons, other racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
COVID 19 Vaccination Policy
Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to promoting and protecting the health, safety, and well-being of persons, and the economic and social well-being of the community during the COVID-19 pandemic declared by the World Health Organization. PLEASE NOTE: Effective May 1, 2022, the University's Vaccination Policy has been suspended. However, due to the fluid and dynamic nature of the COVID-19 virus, should public health indicators change, the University reserves the right to reinstate the Vaccination Policy, as deemed necessary. Should this policy be reintroduced, all successful candidates will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and provide such proof via the TMU Safe App. Please refer to the COVID 19 Vaccination Policy for additional information
Course delivery may be online, in-person, or hybrid at the sole discretion of the hiring unit. Candidates hired to support in-person courses will be required to carry out their teaching and/or other duties on campus. Candidates are required to have access to appropriate technology (i.e. computer with camera, microphone and high-speed internet).
While applicants may submit Faculty/Course Survey results from Winter 2020 through to Winter 2023, these results will not be used as evidence of teaching effectiveness by the Contract Lecturer Appointment Committee due to the impact of COVID-19 on these semesters. A negative inference will not be drawn if FCS results are not submitted for these semesters. Alternate evidence of teaching effectiveness may be provided by the candidate for consideration by the CLAC.