Lecturer-Fixed Term

Profile

871003

Work type:

Faculty/Academic Staff

Major Administrative Unit / College:

Provost And Academic Affairs

Department:

Apple Developer Academy 40001200

Sub Area:

FAS- Fac./Acad Staff

Salary:

55000.00-85000.00 Salary Commensurate with Experience

Location:

Detroit

Categories:

Education/Training, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union

Position Summary

Mentors may specialize in a domain like coding, design, business, project management, etc. Please indicate your specific domain of expertise in your cover letter. The ideal candidate has graduated from the Apple Developer Academy and can demonstrate knowledge of the iOS ecosystem. There are additional technical qualifications included in the minimum qualifications section below. Additionally, an ideal candidate has general industry experience in app development and can demonstrate knowledge of the iOS ecosystem.

The candidate must bring experience in teaching, coaching, or tutoring individuals from diverse backgrounds. The candidate must be open to learning and exploring new pedagogical models, and the candidate will be expected to learn alongside participants. They will be expected to work with an extended team to build a strong collection of high-quality inclusive teaching practices and materials, including creating technical solutions for in-house use by participants and mentors of the Apple Developer Academy and Foundation programs. For more information about the Apple Developer Academy with Michigan State University in Detroit, please visit https://developeracademy.msu.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Other

Desired Degree

Bachelors

Minimum Requirements

Key Qualifications

Minimum two years post-secondary education, or equivalent professional experience

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion: Demonstrated personal or professional commitment or experience engaging with diverse groups of people

If applying for a coding role:

Must have knowledge of one or more programming language (e.g., Java, C , Objective-C, Python, and/or Swift)

Must have iOS Ecosystem familiarity with SwiftUI and UIKit

Must have formal coding experience: demonstrated 1 year of job experience or training in a coding-related field (e.g., higher education courses, training, certifications, online courses, etc.) or combination of education and experience

If applying for a design role:

Must have knowledge of UX and UI principles

Must have iOS Ecosystem familiarity with iOS Human Interface Guidelines

Must have formal design experience: demonstrated job experience or training in a design related field (e.g., higher education courses, training, certifications, online courses, etc.)

Desired Qualifications

Team player with good interpersonal skills

Experience working with a dynamic diverse team setting

Excellent written and verbal communications skills and demonstrated leadership ability

Interest in new pedagogical models (e.g., Challenge Based Learning or experiential learning models)

Interest in experimenting with new classroom practices

Interest in empowering a diverse range of participants to reach their potential

If applying for a coding role:

Knowledge in programming logic and computational thinking,

Knowledge about Xcode Server and Continuous Integration is a differential

Experience developing IDEs including Xcode

Experience building and deploying tools (e.g., Git, Maven, Gradle)

Experience with Learning Management systems

Experience with UI Testing and Testing tools

Experience with debugging and profiling testing tools

Experience with networking and protocols (IP, TCP/UDP, HTTP, HTTPS) and Web Services (REST)

Experience working in Agile teams and other development methodologies

Experience developing software as Scrum team member

If applying for a design role:

Knowledge of UX theories and processes

Knowledge of user research, empathy and understanding, personas, user stories, prototyping, wireframing, etc.

Knowledge of design principles (e.g., typography, color palettes, etc.)

Knowledge of accessibility principles

Experience with brand identity, logo design, or marketing materials among diverse markets

Experience with Design Thinking frameworks

Required Application Materials

Applicants are required to submit CV and Cover Letter.

Special Instructions

Applicants

must

also respond to the following prompt:

The Apple Developer Academy distinguishes itself from traditional education settings by relying on mentorship as a teaching model – where mentors interact with diverse participants to share their professional expertise and practical insight to encourage their creativity and confidence as they develop their own skills. Tell us about a personal or professional connection that made a long-lasting impact on your life. How would you leverage this experience to be a mentor to a diverse range of participants in the Academy?

Review of Applications Begins On

06/12/2023

Website

https://developeracademy.msu.edu/

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised:

Jun 1, 2023

Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close:

Jun 1, 2025

Eastern Daylight Time

Company info

Michigan State University
Website : http://www.msu.edu