Reader/Grader for COMMLD 517 for Winter 2021- App Deadline 12/10

The Communication Leadership graduate program (Comm Lead) is seeking a graduate student to serve as paid grading/feedback support for COMMLD 517: The Psychology of User Experience in Winter 2021. It is expected that this position will work approximately 14 hours per week during the term of this quarterly appointment (including class time), not to exceed 177 hours total. Position will be paid $24.00 per hour.

In this role, the successful candidate will work closely with instructor David Evans, attending the virtual class sessions (10 sessions, 6:00-9:50 PM on Tuesdays January 5-March 9), helping to monitor the discussion threads, and providing written feedback via Canvas on a host of assignments through the quarter.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled UW graduate student for Winter 2021

• Undergraduate degree in Psychology or working towards a graduate degree in Psychology

Comm Lead is a professional graduate program, offering Master of Communication Degrees in Digital Media as well as Communities & Networks. Students range in age from 22-40+ and many work full time, attending school after hours. This course is an elective option that also meets the program’s Research Methods core requirement.

COMMLD 517: The Psychology of User Experience
Designers, product marketers, and entrepreneurs will learn the psychological constrictions of attention, perception, memory, disposition, motivation, and social influence that determine whether or not customers will be receptive to their digital innovations. This will give their innovations an edge on what are increasingly competitive platforms such as apps, bots, in-car apps, augmented reality content). Students will learn…

• The psychological processes determining users’ perception of, engagement with, and recommendation of digital innovations

• Examples of interfaces before and after simple psychological alignments that vastly enhanced their effectiveness

• How to identify, apply theory, and develop consulting or research recommendations based on psychological theory

• Application to their own business interests. A deeper understanding of common digital interfaces such as conversion funnels, display advertisements, and mobile notifications.

• A broader understanding of the human context of digital ventures, and the ethical differences between alignment and meeting needs vs. exploitation and unsustainable design approaches

To apply, please submit a CV/resume, and cover letter explaining your qualifications for the position through Handshake (Job Posting 4230130) by December 10, 2020. Questions can be directed to commlead@uw.edu.

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