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UCSD Layoff from

Career Appointment :

Apply by 11/12/26 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants :

Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) department embodies the university's tradition of excellence as a world-class leader in computer science and engineering education and research. Ranked in the top 15 nationwide, the department is dedicated to research, education and overall excellence. CSE has approximately 80+ faculty FTE, 20+ professional researchers, 50+ staff in career/casual titles, 150+ tutors, and 175+ TAs. There are over 1,700 undergraduate students enrolled in 4 majors, with annual enrollments of 25,000+. The department has a graduate education program with over 1,000 students (~350 PhD students and over 900 Master's students). The Laboratory of Emerging Intelligence (LEI) is created to design and deploy next-generation AI (Artificial Intelligence) systems/platforms and is hosted by the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) department. The CSE department is a world-class leader in computer science and engineering education and research. LEI will be the home for state-of-the-art research and development in next-generation AI systems and platforms.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The UI/UX Designer supports the design and refinement of AI-powered adaptive tutoring platforms for learners, instructors, and administrators or other AI-powered platforms. Applying user-centered design methods, the designer improves interfaces; develops interaction patterns for AI-enabled tutoring, feedback, and progress tracking; and creates prototypes and visual solutions that advance usability, accessibility, and consistency. The position collaborates with engineers, AI/ML practitioners, educators, and other stakeholders to align designs with learning goals, user needs, and technical capabilities. The designer also creates logos, icons, illustrations, and other graphic assets and helps establish a coherent visual identity across platforms, websites, presentations, documentation, and outreach materials.

QUALIFICATIONS

Understanding of the user-centered design process (user research, user needs assessment, user modeling, design, usability evaluation and developer relations). Understanding of design principles, guidelines and relevant policies including web accessibility standards. Skills in diagramming, prototyping and using design tools. Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Effective time management skills. Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Demonstrates problem solving skills. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.

Preferred:

Basic web and / or software development skills. Demonstrated ability to use AI tools. Experience with editing web sites, or web site production and publication. High level of proficiency and experience in detail and accuracy. Demonstrated experience with communication, collaboration, and working closely with researchers to understand, plan and prototype, and develop web pages. Demonstrated experience developing and implementing dynamic websites.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Please note: This is a 60% to 100% Career appointment. Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results. Overtime may be required. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range:

Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent:

Unclassified - No data available Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).